
Shingo Principles Podcast
Monthly podcast hosted by the Shingo Institute, a program in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University, to discuss topics in Lean thinking, research, and continuous improvement culture. Topics are chosen based on the Shingo Guiding Principles.
Episodes
48 episodes
Episode 46: The Relentless Pursuit of Mastery
Achieving the Shingo Prize or reaching the highest levels of the Shingo Behavioral Scale is a remarkable accomplishment—but it’s not the final destination. The real question is: what comes next?In this episode, we explore the shift from ...
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33:54

Episode 45: The Path for Every Team Member
In this podcast, Robert Martichenko, Shingo Publication recipient and chair of TrailPath Workplace Solutions and founder of LeanCor Supply Chain Group will discuss how we need to truly believe that respect and improvement in our work can be gui...
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Episode 45
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37:49

Episode 44: The Power of Daily Improvement
In this podcast, Peter Barnett, Director of Executive Education at the Shingo Institute will cover how coaching can transform your organization’s culture and drive lasting change. In the fast-paced world of continuous improvement, simply teachi...
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32:34

Episode 43: Building System Capabilities
In this podcast Cheryl Jekiel, a Shingo Faculty Fellow, redefines sustainable learning by addressing why traditional training often fails. With more than 25 years of experience, she highlights key challenges like vague goals and misaligned lead...
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36:50

Episode 42: Unleashing Employee Potential: The Key to Organizational Success
In this podcast we will be learning from Jay Timms, a seasoned organizational psychologist on "Unleashing Employee Potential: The Key to Organizational Success." In this session, Jay will explore the critical disconnect between how leaders perc...
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Episode 42
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24:20

Episode 41: Act Your Way to Lean Thinking
In this podcast we explore the core idea that behavior change, not belief change, drives Lean transformation. Arnoud Herremans and Norbert Majerus explain how altering the environment to support new behaviors fosters Lean thinking.Using ...
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29:11

Episode 40: The Shingo Leader
The Shingo Model promotes a culture of respect for every individual, with leadership rooted in humility. Gary Peterson of O.C. Tanner exemplifies this through his leadership, which has been the subject of research by Helen Zak, who is ...
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Episode 40
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34:42

Episode 39: Ahead of the Curve: Using Key Behavioral Indicators for Predictive Success
In this podcast Jacob Raymer, a Shingo Faculty Fellow and Shingo Academy Member, delves into the transformative power of Key Behavioral Indicators, known as KBIs, in driving predictive success. In today's dynamic business landscape, understandi...
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Episode 39
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31:04

Episode 38: Challenging for the Shingo Prize
In this podcast learn the steps necessary to Challenge for the Shingo Prize. The Shingo Prize is based on a complete assessment of an organization’s culture and how well it drives world-class results. Most organizations do not wait to challenge...
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Episode 38
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35:42

Episode 37: The Mistakes that Make Us
Join us for an engaging podcast as we explore the transformative power of cultivating a culture that learns from mistakes, ultimately driving continuous improvement and innovation, leading to greater success! Renowned author Mark Graban will dr...
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Episode 37
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34:08

Episode 36: The Future of People at Work
The business world faces profound change. Technological advancements such as the advent of AI, the arrival of a new generation of employees, and rapidly changing customers are just a few of the challenges confronting organizations of tomorrow. ...
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Episode 36
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33:29

Episode 35: Why Care
Join us for an insightful podcast as we navigate the complexities of the modern work landscape shaped by Industry 4.0 and the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The global surge in Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity has acceler...
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33:01

Episode 34: The Foundational Skills of a Continuous Improvement Culture
In today's dynamic business environment, the ability to adapt and evolve is crucial. In this podcast, Jim Huntzinger, founder of Lean Frontiers will explore the essential building blocks for cultivating a robust culture of continuous improvemen...
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Episode 34
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31:35

Episode 33: Leading to Learn - Harnessing the Power of People
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, it’s easy to get caught up in chasing short-term outcomes. But what if I told you there’s a better way to achieve lasting success? Join us as guest, Katie Anderson, Shingo Publication Award recipient, w...
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31:12

Episode 32: Unlocking the Power of Every Individual at OhioHealth
In this podcast, Emily Swaney, Senior Director, Lean Promotion Office at OhioHeath, will emphasize the shift from a finance-focused approach to a people-centric philosophy at OhioHealth. Starting in 2006, the organization initially concentrated...
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34:53

Episode 31: Thinking Outside the Lean Box
Discover the secrets to fostering innovation beyond conventional methodologies in this podcast with special guests Norbert Majerus, a Shingo Faculty Fellow and Sam Landers, retiree from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Learn from the experien...
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Episode 31
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32:25

Episode 29: Trust by Abel Gomez (Spanish version)
One of the primary challenges for leaders is helping people develop trust and confidence in the organization. Trust is an element in business that few leaders understand and, therefore, are unable to permeate to their people. Developing trust i...
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Episode 29
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46:44

Episode 30: The Big Mistake with HR
In this episode of the Shingo Principles Podcast, we hear from Cheryl Jekiel, Shingo Faculty Fellow and CEO of the Lean Leadership Center, on the topic “The Big Mistake with HR.” Organizations committed to fostering a Shingo culture...
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Episode 30
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36:42

Episode 29: Trust by Abel Gomez (English version)
One of the primary challenges for leaders is helping people develop trust and confidence in the organization. Trust is an element in business that few leaders understand and, therefore, are unable to permeate to their people. Developing trust i...
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Episode 29
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47:10

Episode 28: Socio-technical Systems in Healthcare and How the Shingo Model Addresses It
In this episode of the Shingo Principles Podcast, we hear from Skip Steward, Vice President and Chief Improvement Officer at Baptist Memorial Health Care. Skip will review how the Shingo Model is “just what the doctor order...
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Episode 28
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29:53

Episode 27: Management for Omotenashi
In this episode of the Shingo Principles Podcast, we hear from Mike Martyn who has received the Shingo Publication Award four times, including his most recent book, “Management for Omotenashi.” Mike is a member of the Shingo Academy and a Shing...
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Episode 27
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32:45

Episode 26: That Shingo Feeling
In this episode of the Shingo Principles Podcast, we hear from Lisa Riley who is the Executive Director of The Manufacturing Institute, a Shingo Licensed Affiliate, and Martin Haigh who has been with TMI as an associate practitioner for many ye...
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Episode 26
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20:44

Episode 25: Avoiding the Continuous Appearance Trap
In this episode of the Shingo Principles Podcast, we hear from Patrick Adams, an internationally recognized leadership coach, consultant, and professional speaker. He is also the author of the best-selling book, Avoiding the Continuou...
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Episode 25
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26:39

Episode 24: Unity, Ownership, and Focus - Deploying the Shingo Model
Just like there is a relationship between tools and systems or systems and principles, there is also a relationship between the three Shingo Model dimensions which are Cultural Enablers, Continuous Improvement, and Enterprise Alignment...
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Episode 24
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30:58

Episode 23: Engaging Employees to a True Purpose
In this episode of the Shingo Principles Podcast we hear from John Quirke, a Shingo Publication Award recipient and senior partner and head of the life sciences and health sector at S A Partners, a Shingo Licensed Affiliate, as he shares his in...
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Episode 23
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32:08
