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What if your biggest problems didn’t need a big budget—just better structure?In Episode 9, we sit down with Matt Kroll, ...
05/19/2025

What if your biggest problems didn’t need a big budget—just better structure?

In Episode 9, we sit down with Matt Kroll, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and founder of Chalmers Street Consulting, to explore how structured problem solving can scale across teams, tools, and industries.

🎙 We cover:
✅ DMAIC vs. PDCA — what to use and when
✅ Waste walks, Gemba boards, and metrics that actually matter
✅ Leading improvement without freaking people out
✅ Building habits that make CI stick (and scale)

📘 This episode is packed with real-world advice for leaders who want to make improvement stick—without burning people out.

🎧 Listen now: https://kpifire.pulse.ly/0l0clhjdma

What if trust was your most powerful change tool?In Episode 8, we sit down with Will Miller, PhD—Associate VP of Continu...
05/12/2025

What if trust was your most powerful change tool?

In Episode 8, we sit down with Will Miller, PhD—Associate VP of Continuous Improvement at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University—to unpack what it really takes to lead change inside complex, high-stakes systems.

🎙 We cover:
✅ Why people don’t resist change—they resist being changed
✅ How to build political capital (and why it matters more than your toolkit)
✅ What higher ed can teach us about navigating competing stakeholders
✅ How to lead innovation without losing the room

📘 This episode is a masterclass in change leadership from someone who balances strategy, culture, and compliance—without burning people out.

🎧 Listen now: https://kpifire.pulse.ly/0j7xir0exg

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What if your workplace could speak for itself?In Episode 7, we sit down with visual workplace pioneer Gwendolyn Galswort...
05/05/2025

What if your workplace could speak for itself?

In Episode 7, we sit down with visual workplace pioneer Gwendolyn Galsworth, PhD to explore why visuality is more than visual management—it’s a strategic intervention that empowers people, drives clarity, and transforms culture.

🎙 We cover:
✅ The real difference between visual management & visual performance
✅ Why every operator can become a self-leader
✅ How to design workplaces that think with us, not against us
✅ And yes—what it means to unlock the hero within

📘 This one’s packed with wisdom from the author of Work That Makes Sense and a faculty fellow at the Shingo Institute.

🎧 Listen now: https://kpifire.pulse.ly/f6xtadmsja

🎙️ NEW EPISODE OUT NOW"Making Strategy Stick with Hoshin Kanri" featuring Randy Kesterson 🔥Why do so many strategic plan...
04/21/2025

🎙️ NEW EPISODE OUT NOW
"Making Strategy Stick with Hoshin Kanri" featuring Randy Kesterson 🔥

Why do so many strategic plans fall flat?
Too many goals. Not enough follow-through.

In this episode of the KPI Fireside Podcast, Randy Kesterson—executive coach and author of The Basics of Hoshin Kanri—shares the real reason most strategies fail… and how to fix it with focus, culture, and better ex*****on.

💡 How to align strategy with day-to-day actions
🔧 Why Hoshin Kanri beats traditional planning
📉 What leaders must do to overcome resistance to change
📘 Real lessons from decades of driving transformation

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!
🔗 Link in bio / [https://kpifire.pulse.ly/cy0h7w5vsj]

🚀 New Episode Alert!🎙️ EP 4: Turning Frontline Ideas Into Big Winswith Jared Ragozzine, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt...
04/14/2025

🚀 New Episode Alert!

🎙️ EP 4: Turning Frontline Ideas Into Big Wins
with Jared Ragozzine, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt

If your continuous improvement efforts rely on suggestion boxes, spreadsheets, or the occasional Kaizen event… this episode is for you.

Jared Ragozzine shares how a simple 4x6 card—known as the A6 method—is helping teams turn small ideas into massive impact. From frontline engagement to scalable systems, this is a masterclass in making CI actually continuous.

🔻 Why quick wins matter more than big events
🔻 How to build momentum with visual systems
🔻 What leaders must do to support real improvement
🔻 And how the A6 card is showing up in companies across the country

🎧 Listen now on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
🔗 Full episode & links: [https://kpifire.pulse.ly/upmwce8fav]

🎧 Weekend Listen? We’ve got you.Before Monday hits, catch up on EP 3 of KPI Fireside:Kevin Clay on Why Lean Fails (and H...
04/12/2025

🎧 Weekend Listen? We’ve got you.

Before Monday hits, catch up on EP 3 of KPI Fireside:
Kevin Clay on Why Lean Fails (and How to Get It Right)

💡 Kevin has trained thousands in Lean Six Sigma—and he’s seen firsthand why most CI efforts fall flat. In this episode, he breaks down what actually works:

🔻 Why most Lean efforts fail (and how to avoid it)
🔻 What Green Belts need besides training
🔻 The role of KPIs, leadership, and “project hoppers”
🔻 And why “go find a project” is a giant red flag 🚩

📅 Our next episode drops Monday—but this one is a must-listen first.

▶️ Available on Spotify, Apple, YouTube & more
🔗 https://kpifire.pulse.ly/tjjpykiqma

🚨 New Episode: KPI Fireside Podcast"How to Build a CI Culture That Actually Works"with Andrei Anca, author of Lead From ...
03/31/2025

🚨 New Episode: KPI Fireside Podcast

"How to Build a CI Culture That Actually Works"
with Andrei Anca, author of Lead From Any Seat

In this episode, we dive deep into: ✅ Why most CI programs lose momentum
✅ The metrics that hurt more than they help
✅ How to lead meaningful change—without a fancy title
✅ Problem pointers vs problem solvers (and how to level up)
✅ The role of AI, EQ, and change management in the future of ops

If you're passionate about building a culture of improvement that lasts, this one's for you.

🎧 Listen now → [https://www.kpifire.com/podcast/]
📚 Get Andrei’s book → https://leadfromanyseat.pulse.ly/udkpytb9cr

🚨 Episode 1 of KPI Fireside is LIVE! 🔥🎙️Join host Keith C Norris as he sits down with Nick Katko, author of The Lean CFO...
03/24/2025

🚨 Episode 1 of KPI Fireside is LIVE! 🔥🎙️

Join host Keith C Norris as he sits down with Nick Katko, author of The Lean CFO, to talk all things Lean Accounting, standard costing, value stream income statements, and what it really takes to make finance a driver of continuous improvement.

✅ Why standard costing doesn't work in Lean companies
✅ How to use the box score to align ops + finance
✅ Advice for CFOs, controllers & CI leaders
✅ Real-world lessons from 30+ years of transformation work

Whether you're in finance, ops, or leading change — this one is packed with insight.

🎧 Listen now: [https://www.kpifire.com/podcast/]
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When your improvements are measurable, their impact is undeniable. With KPI Fire, ensure every change is quantified for ...
06/18/2024

When your improvements are measurable, their impact is undeniable. With KPI Fire, ensure every change is quantified for maximum justification.

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Streamlined communication is the backbone of strategic decisions and alignment. With KPI Fire, every conversation turns ...
06/17/2024

Streamlined communication is the backbone of strategic decisions and alignment. With KPI Fire, every conversation turns into actionable insights, ensuring that your business not only meets but exceeds its continuous improvement goals.

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True costs go beyond the numbers. Dive deeper with KPI Fire, where every data point helps prevent dissatisfaction and bu...
06/14/2024

True costs go beyond the numbers. Dive deeper with KPI Fire, where every data point helps prevent dissatisfaction and builds lasting value.

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Elevate every aspect of life with continuous improvement. At KPI Fire, we help you refine your process, work, and impact...
06/13/2024

Elevate every aspect of life with continuous improvement. At KPI Fire, we help you refine your process, work, and impact, every single day.

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