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 Struggling with inefficiencies, bottlenecks, or outdated processes?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.
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Process Improvement Practioners Show
Episode 12: The Process Improvement State of Mind - Q&A
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In this special Q&A episode of The Process Improvement Practitioners Show, I answer listener questions about the Process Improvement Leader State of Mind series.
We discuss how to influence leaders when you have no formal authority, what to do when leadership says they want change but their actions suggest otherwise, and how to stay motivated after repeated improvement efforts fail to stick. I also share the process improvement derailer I've struggled with most personally, the trait I most often see in unsuccessful improvement leaders, and a major lesson that took years for me to learn.
One of the biggest surprises of my career was discovering that process improvement is far less about statistical tools and methodologies than I originally believed. More often than not, success comes down to culture, influence, leadership, and helping people embrace change.
Whether you're leading a formal continuous improvement program or simply trying to make your organization better, this episode offers practical lessons from the field that can help you become a more effective change leader.
