44 Episodes

  1. E122: Applying Lean at the City of Grand Rapids with Alen Ganic

    Published: 1/16/2025

  2. E121: Using Lean Principles for Non-Profits and NGOs – ASQ Lean Division

    Published: 12/23/2024

  3. E120: Tackling Green with Lean – Lean Global Connection 2024

    Published: 12/16/2024

  4. E119: Applying Lean within Municipal Electric and Water Utilities – Interview with Jennifer Peterson

    Published: 11/27/2024

  5. E118: Supply Chains for Good – Interview with C.J. Nord

    Published: 10/30/2024

  6. E117: Transforming Healthcare with Lean Six Sigma – Interview with Sarah Cook

    Published: 10/24/2024

  7. E116: Using Energy Treasure Hunts and Energy SWAPs to Engage Employees and Reduce Costs

    Published: 9/9/2024

  8. E115: Using Lean to Minimize Waste Within ESG Initiatives

    Published: 7/16/2024

  9. E114: Sustainability Benchmarking Studies with Erin Bauer

    Published: 7/2/2024

  10. E113: Applying Lean Six Sigma within Nonprofits and Life Coaching with Aleshia Jordan

    Published: 5/16/2024

  11. E112: Applying Lean Six Sigma to Healthcare and Career Development with Sarah Tilkens

    Published: 5/6/2024

  12. E111: Apply Lean to Nonprofit Boards with Sally Toister

    Published: 4/8/2024

  13. E110: Lean for Community Projects with Lean Portland – Lean Global Connection 2023

    Published: 2/20/2024

  14. E109: Applying Lean Tools to Environmental and Social Challenges – Lean Global Connection 2023

    Published: 2/14/2024

  15. E108: Interview with Maria Grzanka and Reed Harrison

    Published: 12/21/2023

  16. E107: Lean Methods for Sustainable Businesses – ISBF Webinar Series

    Published: 12/12/2023

  17. E106: Lean and Green Case Study – Prefab Home Manufacturer Saves $300K

    Published: 11/27/2023

  18. E105: Improving Government Services to Protect Children and Elections with Kerry L. Bass

    Published: 9/15/2023

  19. E104: How Process Improvement Can Help Address Climate Change with David Saunders

    Published: 8/24/2023

  20. E103: Applying Lean and Social Responsibility within Interface with Billy Ingram

    Published: 6/5/2023

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A business podcast dedicated to teaching and sharing how the popular business improvement methodologies of Lean and Six Sigma can be applied to environmental impacts (water, air emissions, solid waste, trash, rubbish, hazardous waste, toxins, and energy) and societal issues (homelessness, government agencies, education, healthcare, gender equality, poverty, etc). These techniques and principles can help businesses, nonprofit organizations, NGO's, not-for-profit organizations and local communities save money, engage employees and residents, and become better stewards of the environment. Learn more at LeanSixSigmaForGood.com

Keywords: Lean, Six Sigma, Environment, Sustainability, Green, Energy Reduction, Energy Conservation, Carbon Footprint, Triple Bottom Line, Eco-friendly, Environmental Sustainability, Water Conservation, Lean Six Sigma, Business Improvement, Process Efficiency, Zero Waste, Waste Reduction, Efficiency, Poverty, Donations, Homelessness, Healthcare