Process Improvement Practioners Show
Are you leading change in your organization? Struggling with inefficiencies, bottlenecks, or outdated processes? Welcome to The Process Improvement Practitioners Show (PIPS)—your go-to podcast for mastering business process improvement, operational excellence, and change leadership.
Hosted by an experienced transformation leader with over 30 years of expertise, this podcast unpacks the real-world challenges and proven strategies for driving impactful change. Whether you’re a seasoned process improvement professional or just getting started, you'll gain actionable insights on Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, and more—without the jargon overload.
Expect deep dives into problem-solving, leadership mindsets, case studies, and the latest trends in process optimization, digital transformation, and continuous improvement. We cut through the corporate buzzwords to deliver practical tools, expert guidance, and real-world success stories—so you can streamline operations, boost efficiency, and create lasting business impact.
Join us on this journey to become a true process improvement wizard. Subscribe now and start making change happen!
Episodes
12 episodes
Episode 11: How to Perform a Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Welcome to the episode nobody wants to sit through but everybody needs.Today we tackle one of the heaviest (and most valuable) tools in the process-improvement toolbox: the Failure Mode and Effects Analysis — FMEA.Think of it as the ...
Episode 10: Why You Should Consider PMP Certification
After a long pause in producing episodes, I’m back to talk about something that’s been a major milestone in my professional journey — earning the Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification.In this episode, I share:
Episode 9: Defining the Continuous Improvement Organization – Part 2
In the second half of our discussion on what defines a world-class CI organization, we explore the remaining four domains that complete the framework: Process & System Indicators, Alignment with Metrics, Leadership & Resource Support, a...
Episode 8: Defining the Continuous Improvement Organization - Part 1
In this episode, we take a step back to explore the ultimate goal of continuous improvement work. Drawing from Covey’s “begin with the end in mind,” we outline six indicators of a high-performing CI organization—spanning culture, customer align...
Episode 7: Why You Need to Process Map with a Pro
In this final episode of our process mapping series, we explore why hiring a professional to facilitate process mapping can be a game-changer. From quicker results and reduced team burden to unbiased insights and higher-quality output, this epi...
Ep 6: How to Process Map
In this episode, we break down the art and science of process mapping—what it is, why it matters, and how to do it well. Whether you're tackling a transformation project, solving operational issues, or simply looking to streamline a workflow, t...
Ep 5: Why Process Mapping?
Welcome back to The Process Improvement Practitioners Show! In this episode, we take a deep dive into one of the most fundamental tools in the process improvement toolkit: the process map. This episode kicks off a 3-part miniser...
Ep 4: The Process Improvement Leader State of Mind - The Derailers
Join us for Episode 4 of the Process Improvement Practitioners Show (PIPS), In this episode, titled "The Process Improvement Leader State of Mind - The Derailers," we dive into the third part of a three-part series exploring the mindset o...
Ep 3: The Process Improvement Leader State of Mind - The Mindset
Welcome back to the Process Improvement Practitioners Show! In this episode, we continue our three-part series on the Process Improvement Leader’s State of Mind, diving into the mindset that drives effective change leadership....
Ep 2: The Process Improvement Leader State of Mind - The Traits
In this episode, we dive into the essential traits that define a PI (Product and Innovation) leader. What makes a leader truly effective in driving transformation and innovation? We explore the mindset, behaviors, and attributes that set them a...