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KaiNexus
We deliver practical insights and real-world strategies for Lean, Six Sigma, and Operational Excellence. Through lessons from KaiNexus webinars and conversations with customers, improvement leaders, and team members, each episode explores what it takes to build a resilient culture of Continuous Improvement. Learn how organizations engage employees, strengthen problem-solving capability, and sustain meaningful operational results across industries. Whether you're new to CI or leading major transformation, this podcast offers tools and perspectives you can put to work immediately.
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Feb 12, 2018 • 9min
Webinar Preview: How a Lean Adoption Strategy for Public Sch
How a Lean Adoption Strategy for Public Schools Applies to Everyone
To register, visit http://www.kainexus.com/webinars
Mark Graban is joined by Harry Kenworthy as they chat about his upcoming webinar on February 19.

Feb 8, 2018 • 59min
How to Use A3 Thinking in Everyday Life (Webinar)
Presented by Jess Orr in a webinar hosted by KaiNexus on 2/8/18.
In this webinar, you will learn:
Why and when to use the A3 / TBP problem-solving tool
Overview of the 8 components of an A3
Example of how to build an actual A3 using an everyday example
Recommended resources for further learning
For the slides and more, visit www.kainexus.com/webinars

Jan 26, 2018 • 7min
How to Use A3 Thinking in Everyday Life
Webinar Preview
Register at http://www.kainexus.com/webinars
How to Use A3 Thinking in Everyday Life
February 8 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET
Presented by Jess Orr
In this webinar, you will learn:
Why and when to use the A3 / TBP problem-solving tool
Overview of the 8 components of an A3
Example of how to build an actual A3 using an everyday example
Recommended resources for further learning
About the Presenter:
Jess Orr
Jess is a continuous improvement thinker and practitioner with 10+ years experience in a variety of industries, including automotive at Toyota. She holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Virginia Tech and 2 Six Sigma Black Belt certifications.
In her current role, Jess applies her passion for people and processes to empower her fellow employees to make impactful and sustainable improvements. You can connect with her on LinkedIn. Her website and blog can be found at www.yokotenlearning.com.

Jan 9, 2018 • 35min
Ask Us Anything #17
Mark Graban and Dr. Greg Jacobson answer questions about continuous improvement, standardized work, and leadership. And, they talk about their upcoming trip to the Toyota plant in San Antonio.

Dec 7, 2017 • 59min
Webinar: The 4 Components of an Employee-Led Lean Initiative
A KaiNexus webinar hosted by Mark Graban.
Presented by Simon Murray and Benny Ausmus of Big Change Agency
In this KaiNexus webinar, you will learn four elements of Lean transformation, including how to:
Create the environment / culture
Bring in structure and systems
Implement and measure the results
Develop the people

Dec 4, 2017 • 13min
Webinar Preview: 4 Components of an Employee-Led Lean Initiative
This episode is a webinar preview, hosted by Mark Graban of KaiNexus.
To register, visit www.KaiNexus.com/webinars
Presented by Simon Murray and Benny Ausmus of Big Change Agency - December 7, 3 pm EST.
In this webinar, you will learn four elements of Lean transformation, including how to:
- Create the environment / culture
- Bring in structure and systems
- Implement and measure the results
- Develop the people

Nov 29, 2017 • 57min
Webinar: When Leaders Collaborate
When Leaders Collaborate: Finding the A-Ha Moments that Lead to Lean Transformation
Presented by... John Toussaint, MD and Paul Pejsa of Catalysis
In this webinar you will:
Discover the three primary benefits of collaborating with peers
Hear real-world examples of lean collaboration results
Create an action plan to enhance your collaborating to drive lean transformation

Nov 20, 2017 • 9min
When Leaders Collaborate: Finding the A-Ha Moments...
When Leaders Collaborate: Finding the A-Ha Moments that Lead to Lean Transformation
A webinar preview hosted by Mark Graban of KaiNexus.
We're joined today by the presenters of a webinar we're hosting on November 29. Register at www.kainexus.com/webinars.
Presented by... John Toussaint, MD and Paul Pejsa of Catalysis:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Discover the three primary benefits of collaborating with peers
2. Hear real-world examples of lean collaboration results
3. Create an action plan to enhance your collaborating to drive lean transformation

Nov 14, 2017 • 60min
Webinar: Cascading Strategy Through Hoshin Kanri
Presented by Craig Vercruysse and Joanna Omi of Rona Consulting Group, which is now part of Moss Adams. Hosted by Mark Graban of KaiNexus.
In this webinar you will:
- Learn about the purpose and building blocks of hoshin kanri
- Understand how health care organizations arrive at and use hoshin
- Understand why hoshin is the quintessential PDSA and how experience with small tests of change and A3s create a foundation for hoshin
- Learn about some common rocks in the hoshin road and what can be done about them
Presenters:
Joanna Omi
Consulting Director | Rona Consulting Group, the Lean practice of Moss Adams
Craig Vercruysse
Principal, CEO | Rona Consulting Group, the Lean practice of Moss Adams

Nov 6, 2017 • 8min
Cascading Strategy Through Hoshin Kanri
Webinar preview with Craig Vercruysse of Rona Consulting Group, the Lean practice of Moss Adams.
Mark Graban, of KaiNexus, interviews Craig, who will be joined by Joanna Omi, to present a webinar on November 14, 2017.
To register, visit http://www.kainexus.com/webinars
The topic is Cascading Strategy Through Hoshin Kanri (Strategy Deployment)
In this webinar you will:
- Learn about the purpose and building blocks of hoshin kanri
- Understand how health care organizations arrive at and use hoshin
- Understand why hoshin is the quintessential PDSA and how experience with small tests of change and A3s create a foundation for hoshin
- Learn about some common rocks in the hoshin road and what can be done about them


