WLEI - Lean Enterprise Institute's Podcast

The official podcast of the Lean Enterprise Institute.

Personal and Organizational Transformation: A Conversation with Dr. Sarah Womack
Apr 14, 2025 – 40:17
What it Takes to Win at New Product Development: A Conversation with Steve Spear
Apr 9, 2025 – 30:37
Engineering for the Future: A Conversation with MIT D-Lab Founder Amy Smith
Mar 19, 2025 – 27:59
Socially Responsible Design Meets Lean Product and Process Development: A Conversation with Cynthia E. Smith
Mar 12, 2025 – 27:33
30-Plus Years with Hoshin Kanri
Feb 21, 2025 – 01:03:03
Isao Yoshino Reflects on 40 Years at Toyota
Feb 17, 2025 – 30:53
Driving Continuous Improvement through Frontline Supervisors: A Conversation with TRQSS President Mark Dolsen
Jan 27, 2025 – 47:21
Building a Resilient Business with Hoshin Kanri and Problem Solving : A Conversation with Grand Rapids Chair CEO Geoff Miller
Jan 14, 2025 – 47:12
Achieving Unprecedented Safety at Turner Construction: a Conversation with Charlie Murphy
Dec 10, 2024 – 01:15:26
Driving Healthcare Innovation: a Conversation with Jay Hill
Nov 21, 2024 – 41:21
Driving Strategic Alignment and Daily Improvement: a Conversation with GE Appliances Executive Marcia Brey
Nov 12, 2024 – 43:16
Redesigning Patient Pathways: a Conversation with Dr. Carlos Frederico Pinto
Oct 31, 2024 – 52:36
Daily Management to Execute Strategy: a Conversation with José Ferro
Oct 29, 2024 – 48:13
Solving Loneliness in Hospitals with AI and Robotics: a Conversation with Karen Khachikyan and Mineh Badmagharian
Oct 24, 2024 – 39:34
Understand Before You Execute: a Conversation by AI
Oct 10, 2024 – 07:56
Moving from Agile to Lean: a Conversation with Sandrine Olivencia
Oct 3, 2024 – 54:30
Spreading Lean Thinking to Software and Startups: a Conversation with Regis Medina
Sep 12, 2024 – 01:00:37
40 Years of Lean Observation: a Conversation with Art Byrne
Aug 6, 2024 – 01:14:21
Crafting Quality Software: a Conversation with Robert Martin
May 23, 2024 – 52:24
The History of the Term "Lean": a Conversation with Jim Womack and John Krafcik
May 14, 2024 – 17:23
AI's Impact on Healthcare: A Conversation with Dr. Jackie Gerhart and Dr. Christopher Longhurst
May 7, 2024 – 22:26
Teaching Lean Thinking to Kids: A Conversation with Alan Goodman
Apr 23, 2024 – 33:36
The State of US Manufacturing and Its Role in Innovation: a Conversation with Ben Armstrong and Jim Morgan
Apr 11, 2024 – 51:38
Quality Leadership at the Forefront of Innovation: A Conversation with Jeri Ford of Lucid Motors
Mar 21, 2024 – 39:05
Developing 35,000 Problem Solvers: OhioHealth's Journey in Lean Healthcare with Alli Kulp and Emily Swaney
Mar 5, 2024 – 46:14
Connecting the Classroom to Industry: Experiential Lean Learning with Dennis Wade and Lisa Eshbach
Feb 20, 2024 – 46:30
Extending Lean Thinking Beyond the Factory at MillerKnoll: a Conversation with Jennifer Trask and Brittney Heatherington
Feb 6, 2024 – 44:38
Defining Winning: Turning Around Operations Through Clarity and Ownership with Billy Taylor
Jan 24, 2024 – 51:23
Engaging Leadership in Lean at MassMutual
Jan 9, 2024 – 36:48
Developing Products Customers Love: Discussing Lean Product and Process Development with Two Retired Honda Leaders
Dec 19, 2023 – 57:05
Building a Problem-Solving Culture: Insights from Barton Malow’s Lean University
Dec 12, 2023 – 38:54
Exploring the Intersection of Lean and Agile: Lessons from Theodo
Oct 31, 2023 – 42:58
Revolutionizing Logistics: DHL eCommerce’s Journey Applying Lean Thinking to Automation
Oct 24, 2023 – 37:19
Transforming Corporate Culture: Bestbath’s Approach to Scaling Problem-Solving Capability
Oct 10, 2023 – 52:17
Sustaining Strategy Deployment: Lessons from 16 Years of Practice at GlobalFoundries
Oct 3, 2023 – 40:44
Navigating Organizational Change: A Conversation with Dr. Lynn Kelley
Sep 5, 2023 – 48:30
Charting a New Course for US Manufacturing: a Conversation with Miles Arnone and Bonnie Davis
May 9, 2023 – 52:00
How Entrepreneurs Use Lean to Drive Sustainable Growth: a Conversation with Matt May and Pablo Dominguez
Apr 18, 2023 – 39:20
Strategies for Tackling Complex Problems: a Conversation with Paolo Savaget
Mar 7, 2023 – 49:29
Empowering Frontline Operators with Human-Centric Technology: a Conversation with Natan Linder
Feb 14, 2023 – 45:11
Creating a System to Achieve Ambitious Goals: A WLEI Podcast
Oct 28, 2022 – 37:25
Handling the Heat of the Kitchen: A WLEI Podcast
May 18, 2022 – 11:34
Embracing Regret for Better Living: A WLEI Podcast with author Dan Pink
Apr 27, 2022 – 35:49
Talking Toyota: A WLEI Podcast with Jim Womack and Josh Howell
Jan 27, 2022 – 50:31
Lean‘s Role in Labor Shortages and the Supply Chain
Nov 29, 2021 – 36:40
Imagining A World Without Email with Cal Newport
Jul 25, 2021 – 44:04
Creating Better Jobs and Better Work: A Podcast with Sarah Kalloch and Josh Howell
Jun 27, 2021 – 01:05:05
Exploring When More is Not Better With Roger Martin
May 23, 2021 – 41:26
Diving Deep to Discover the Value of Lean Companies with Cliff Ransom
Apr 26, 2021 – 51:29
Seeking the Right Problems to Solve: Catch the WLEI Podcast with Author Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg
Mar 21, 2021 – 45:48