• How to Have a Successful 6 Sigma Project
    May 14 2024

    Join Kirby Sneen and Jeremy Blake as they discuss keys to successful Green Belt Projects. With years of experience and thousands of projects reviewed, they’ve learned what truly works—and what doesn’t. Whether you’re battling constraints like limited time, lack of support, or shifting priorities, this episode will give you guidance. Tune in to discover the essential inputs needed for a great 6 Sigma project and learn how to steer clear of common pitfalls.

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    23 mins
  • Developing a Global Operations Strategy
    Apr 30 2024

    More and more manufacturers are popping up new plants in countries around the globe in order to remain competitive, as we've seen this happen we got curious about how you manage them all effectively and how you might manage the cultural, regulatory, and logistical differences?

    In this episode, Kirby talks with Arvind Sharma, a global manufacturing leader for major manufacturers here in MN and beyond on the topic of global operations strategy.

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    25 mins
  • Blake Explores Manufacturing
    Apr 16 2024

    If you’ve ever wondered how to talk to your kids about your job or are looking for an easy way to support more kids learning about manufacturing your going to love this conversation. Keep listening and I promise you’ll feel equipped to talk to anyone about your profession in manufacturing.

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    23 mins
  • Learning to Deal with Conflict
    Apr 2 2024

    Everyone needs a plan to prevent or be prepared to deescalate conflict. For all kinds of practical tips and real world experience on how you can learn how to deal with conflict enjoy this conversation with HR leader Jessica Lyons.

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    21 mins
  • Using DMAIC to Solve Problems
    Mar 19 2024

    If you want to improve performance and feel great about it along the way your going to appreciate this conversation with Scott Helgeson and Andrew Maruska with Chart Industries. They will walk you through their 6 Sigma projects and how they helped improve quality and communication.

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    30 mins
  • HR’s Role in Talent Development
    Mar 5 2024

    On today’s episode, Sarah Lampert shares what it takes to successfully drive workforce development, get your leadership team on the same page, and overcome challenges HR leaders face so they have a worforce that's ready for the future.

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    30 mins
  • Servant Leadership - Leading the Jesus Way
    Feb 20 2024

    If you’re interested in faith-based leadership principles and want to incorporate them into your leadership style so that you can helps others make an eternal impact, you’re going to love this episode. We’ve invited the President and COO of Cold Spring Granite, Greg Flint to talk about these principles and how he has applied them, so you can too!

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    27 mins
  • The Executives Role in Developing a CI Culture
    Feb 6 2024

    If you’re an executive and you’re not sure what your role should be in creating a culture of Continuous Improvement, you’re going to love today’s conversation with Todd Roth!

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    27 mins