Lean Six Sigma for Good Podcast
Episodes
E135: Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures with Travis Keener
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share an interview with Travis Keener (the “Spill Plan Man”) from November 2025. He is a licensed engineer specializing in spi...
E134: Quality Improvement for Society with Dr. Yvonne Howze
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share an interview with Dr. Yvonne Howze from December 2025. She specializes in Personal Mastery Leadership along with Organization...
E133: Applications of Lean Six Sigma in Dermatology Clinics
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I share a presentation I gave in July 2025 at the Practical Symposium in Beaver Creek Colorado. The topic was titled “Operations Management – Make...
E132: Lean Six Sigma for Corporate Giving with Anthea Rowe
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share an interview with Anthea Rowe, corporate communications and PR expert. She discusses her career trajectory and the applicatio...
E131: Agile and Sustainability in the UK with Mike Wrathall
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share an interview with Mike Wrathall, where I explore his background in strategy, agile methods and sustainability. His early care...
E130: Agile Sustainability Manifesto with Ines Garcia
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share an interview with Ines Garcia, who is one of the creators of the Agile Sustainability Manifesto. She emphasizes the importanc...
E129: Reducing Malnutrition in South Sudan with Chelsie Azevedo
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share an interview with Chelsie Azevedo, who has a masters in Public Health and is a Registered Dietician (RD), and was previously ...
E128: Transforming Lives Using Lean with Patrick Adams
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share an interview with Patrick Adams, founder of Lean Solutions based in Michigan. We met virtually during the pandemic in the Lea...
E127: Applying Kaizen in Developing Countries with Sammy Obara
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share an interview with Sammy Obara, Founder and Senior Partner at Honsha, a consulting firm made up of former Toyota employees. He...
E126: Using Lean Six Sigma to Make Wishes Come True with Kristle Bulleman
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share an uplifting interview with Kristle Bulleman, Process Manager at Make-A-Wish. She shares insights into her process improvemen...
E125: Using Lean Six Sigma to Change Lives with Luke Chesla
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share an inspiring interview with Dr. Lucas Chesla, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt with Value Added 616, and founder of the nonpr...
E124: Applying Data to Food Quality and Safety with Eric Moore
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share an interview with Eric Moore, Global Director of Food Safety & Industry Outreach at Testo Solutions, where we discuss Food Sa...
E123: Driving Lean Leadership into Government with Andrew Rowe
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share an interview I had with Andrew Rowe, former CEO and Executive Chairman of AllMed Healthcare Management in Portland, Oregon. A...
E122: Applying Lean at the City of Grand Rapids with Alen Ganic
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share an interview I had with Alen Ganic, an experienced Lean and Six Sigma coach who spent 14 years with the City of Grand Rapids ...
E121: Using Lean Principles for Non-Profits and NGOs – ASQ Lean Division
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share a webinar I gave to the ASQ Lean Enterprise Division I share examples of how Lean tools like process mapping, 5S, and Kanban ...
E120: Tackling Green with Lean – Lean Global Connection 2024
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share a presentation that the Lean Sustainability Global Network (an unofficial team that I’m involved with) gave at the Lean Glo...
E119: Applying Lean within Municipal Electric and Water Utilities – Interview with Jennifer Peterson
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we interview Jennifer Peterson, the manager of Continuous Improvement at Muscatine Power and Water (MPW) in Muscatine, Iowa. She disc...
E118: Supply Chains for Good – Interview with C.J. Nord
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we interview C.J. Nord, a passionate supply chain manager and consultant, who shares her journey towards driving societal change thro...
E117: Transforming Healthcare with Lean Six Sigma – Interview with Sarah Cook
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interviewed Sarah Cook, a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt consultant from Pepper Foster Consulting in Portland, Oregon. She shares her jo...
E116: Using Energy Treasure Hunts and Energy SWAPs to Engage Employees and Reduce Costs
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In March of 2024, the Iowa Sustainable Business Forum (ISBF) and Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) were still separate organizations,...
E115: Using Lean to Minimize Waste Within ESG Initiatives
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our discussion on Lean Six Sigma and ESG, I brought back last episode’s guest, Erin Bauer (Product Development Manager at ASQE) and added...
E114: Sustainability Benchmarking Studies with Erin Bauer
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I had a great interview with Erin Bauer, who is the Product Development Manager at ASQE, which is a trade association created by ASQ to provide benchm...
E113: Applying Lean Six Sigma within Nonprofits and Life Coaching with Aleshia Jordan
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I had a great interview with Aleshia Jordan a few weeks ago, to discuss how she transitioned from finance to Lean and Six Sigma consulting, and how sh...
E112: Applying Lean Six Sigma to Healthcare and Career Development with Sarah Tilkens
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Making a real difference in your organization can be a struggle, but there is a way to leverage powerful tools and strategies to drive positive change...
E111: Apply Lean to Nonprofit Boards with Sally Toister
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sally worked many years in the hospitality industry applying Lean Six Sigma, and she shares her experiences to improve the guest experience. She also ...
E110: Lean for Community Projects with Lean Portland – Lean Global Connection 2023
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, I share the presentation given by my peers who helped us create the Lean Portland group back in 2015. They gave this presentation at ...
E109: Applying Lean Tools to Environmental and Social Challenges – Lean Global Connection 2023
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, I share the presentation I gave virtually at the Lean Global Connection on December 1, 2023. It is a free annual online event put on ...
E108: Interview with Maria Grzanka and Reed Harrison
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, I share an interview I had with Reed Harrison, Executive Director of Mind Matters Portland, and Maria Grzanka, a process improvement ...
E107: Lean Methods for Sustainable Businesses – ISBF Webinar Series
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, I share a presentation that was Part 1 of a 2-part sustainability webinar series sponsored by Iowa Sustainable Business Forum and Iow...
E106: Lean and Green Case Study – Prefab Home Manufacturer Saves $300K
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, I share a “Lean and Green” case study I supported for a prefab home manufacturer in California in 2020-2021. I was asked to speak...