Lean Blog Interviews: Real-World Lean Leadership Conversations in Healthcare and Beyond Previewing the LPPDE 2025 Conference with Geoff Neiley & Andrew Wagner
In this bonus episode of Lean Blog Interviews, host Mark Graban is joined by Geoff Neiley (chair) and Andrew Wagner (co-chair) of the Lean Product & Process Development Exchange (LPPDE).
The 2025 North America Conference will be held October 27–30 in Milwaukee, bringing together Lean practitioners, leaders, and innovators to share insights on reducing waste in product development, improving collaboration, and accelerating learning cycles.
Geoff and Andy share their Lean journeys, the history of LPPDE, and what attendees can expect this year. From keynote speakers to interactive sessions, they highlight why LPPDE continues to be a hub for cross-industry learning and continuous improvement.
Episode Highlights-
What is LPPDE, and why was it founded in 2008?
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How Lean principles apply to product and process development
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The role of community and peer learning in driving improvement
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Geoff and Andy’s personal reflections on attending and leading LPPDE
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What’s in store for the Milwaukee 2025 conference
👉 Special offer: Use code LEANBLOG for 20% off registration https://lppde.org/event/lppde-north-america-2025-milwaukee/
Links & Resources-
🎟️ Register for LPPDE 2025 – Use discount code LEANBLOG
The Lean Product & Process Development Exchange (LPPDE) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing Lean thinking in product development. Since 2008, LPPDE has hosted global conferences to connect practitioners and share practical, real-world lessons.