KaiNexus

KaiNexus: Continuous Improvement, Leadership, and More

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We deliver practical insights and real-world strategies for Lean, Six Sigma, and Operational Excellence. Through lessons from KaiNexus webinars and conversations with customers, improvement leaders, and team members, each episode explores what it takes to build a resilient culture of Continuous Improvement. Learn how organizations engage employees, strengthen problem-solving capability, and sustain meaningful operational results across industries. Whether you're new to CI or leading major transformation, this podcast offers tools and perspectives you can put to work immediately.

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Jun 18, 2026

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[Webinar] Building a Better Way, Every Day: The Value of Small Improvements (Evan Graczyk and Bob Bell) 15.04.2021

Presented by Evan Graczyk and Bob Bell   See and download slides: https://www.kainexus.com/continuous-improvement/the-value-of-small-improvements/webinar/thanks In this webinar, you will learn about: Developing a Continuous Improvement Culture Why small ideas are important How rigid should the improvement structure be? How to evolve this culture based on internal and external input Managing a...

Q&A from the Webinar "Kata in the Community" 24.03.2021

For the presentation audio, see the previous episode...

[Webinar] Toyota Kata in the Community (Deondra Wardelle) 24.03.2021

The Q&A will be in the next episode Slides and more: https://info.kainexus.com/improvement-disciplines/kata/kata-in-the-community/webinar/signup-0 Presented by Deondra Wardelle President & CEO, "Kata Geek" The webinar will cover: 1) Introduction to Kata – define Kata and explain the Improvement Kata steps and include industry-examples of Kata in practice. This session of the webinar will b...

Panel Discussion: #RootCauseRacism “The Colors of Love” 25.02.2021

As a continuation of the first “Sharing Our Vision and Voices to #RootCauseRacism” blog series, Deondra Wardelle and her network of colleagues from the continuous improvement community reunite to provide additional insights to dismantle systemic racism through education, awareness and the application of Lean principles. The third blog series, The Colors of Love, focuses on the core concept of Lean...

Panel Preview with Deondra Wardelle: #RootCauseRacism “The Colors of Love” 22.02.2021

Register and learn more about the panelists: https://info.kainexus.com/continuous-improvement/rootcauseracism-the-colors-of-love/webinar/signup Here is a preview of our next panel discussion: February 25 from 1:00 - 2:30 pm ET Presented by Deondra Wardelle As a continuation of the first “Sharing Our Vision and Voices to #RootCauseRacism” blog series , Deondra Wardelle and her network of colleagues...

Webinar: Understanding your Strengths and Blind Spots for Enhanced Buy-In and Communication 17.02.2021

Slides and more:   https://www.kainexus.com/continuous-improvement/understanding-your-strengths-and-blind-spots-for-enhanced-buy-in-and-communication/webinar/thanks Please be sure to fill out the free "Predictive Index" assessment prior to viewing the webinar: https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/E0N/Kainexus#page0 When we drive – we know what our cars can do, and we know where our blind...

Webinar Preview: Understanding your Strengths and Blind Spots for Enhanced Buy-In and Communication 16.02.2021

Register and get the free assessment link Host Mark Graban is joined by Scott Burgmeyer to give a preview of the webinar that he is presenting on February 17th. Presented by Scott Burgmeyer , Executive Director - IQC (Iowa Quality Center) When we drive – we know what our cars can do, and we know where our blind spots are. But do you know the extent of your personal power? And do you know where you...

Sharing Covid Vaccination Process Improvements -- VacciNexus 12.02.2021

See our blog post: https://blog.kainexus.com/sharing-covid-vaccination-process-improvements-vaccinexus Register for the site: http://vaccinexus.com/ For the entire team at KaiNexus, the phrase "spread continuous improvement" is a driving mission statement. It's not just a business objective, it's something that we think can change the world. We truly believe that . Our customers spread continuous...

Improving the COVID Vaccination Process: Lessons from the Field (Expert Panel Discussion) 21.01.2021

For the video: https://info.kainexus.com/continuous-improvement/webinar/improving-the-covid-vaccination-process-lessons-from-the-field/signup January 21 from 1:00 - 2:30 ET The safe and prompt administration of the COVID vaccines is one of the most critical issues today in global public health. In this 90-minute panel discussion moderated by Mark Graban and hosted by Value Capture and KaiNexus (in...

Dr. Greg Jacobson's "Favorite Mistakes" 18.01.2021

Today is a special cross-posting of an episode of "My Favorite Mistake," hosted by Mark Graban and featuring our CEO, Greg Jacobson. Please subscribe, rate, and review via Apple Podcasts or Podchaser ! Show notes and more: https://www.markgraban.com/dr-greg-jacobson-on-juggling-life-and-being-both-an-emergency-physician-and-a-startup-ceo/ Joining me for Episode #31 is Dr. Greg Jacobson , an emerge...

Preview: Improving the COVID Vaccination Process: Lessons from the Field (Expert Panel Discussion) 15.01.2021

Register for our panel discussion here: https://info.kainexus.com/continuous-improvement/webinar/improving-the-covid-vaccination-process-lessons-from-the-field/signup January 21 from 1:00 - 2:30 ET The safe and prompt administration of the COVID vaccines is one of the most critical issues today in global public health. In this 90-minute panel discussion moderated by Mark Graban and hosted by Value...

Transitioning Lean from Manufacturing to the Office (Webinar Recording by Stephanie Hill) 13.01.2021

See slides and more: https://info.kainexus.com/improvement-disciplines/lean/transitioning-lean-from-manufacturing-to-the-office/webinar/signup  In this webinar, participants will:  * Be able to identify three key differences to overcome when making the transition from Lean manufacturing to the office. * Receive tools and techniques to apply to overcome the three key differences. * Increa...

Webinar Preview: Transitioning Lean from Manufacturing to the Office 07.01.2021

Register at https://info.kainexus.com/improvement-disciplines/lean/transitioning-lean-from-manufacturing-to-the-office/webinar/signup This is a short preview of a webinar that will be presented on January 13, 2021 at 1 pm ET, by Stephanie Hill, hosted by Mark Graban of KaiNexus. In this webinar, participants will: Be able to identify three key differences to overcome when making the transition fro...

Webinar: “Primero Kaikaku… Evento Kaizen Después” 08.12.2020

“Primero Kaikaku… Evento Kaizen Después” (Spanish, with English Option) December 8  from 1:00 - 2:00 pm EDT Presented by Albanesa Ymaya, CLSSBB, Ymaya Lean Academy Moderated by JJ Puentes, KaiNexus "Kaikaku First... Kaizen Event Later" (also available in English) En este seminario web, nuestra presentadora compartirá un profundo conocimiento de dos enfoques LEAN para respaldar la transformaci...

Webinar: "Kaikaku First... Kaizen Event Later" 08.12.2020

Learn more: https://info.kainexus.com/improvement-disciplines/kaizen/primero-kaikaku-evento-kaizen-despues/webinar/signup  Webinar Presented by Albanesa Ymaya, CLSSBB, Ymaya Lean Academy Moderated by JJ Puentes, KaiNexus "Kaikaku First... Kaizen Event Later" A few months back, a KaiNexus customer suggested that we host a webinar that is presented in Spanish. So we are trying that with this we...

Greg & Mark's Creative Continuous Improvement Webinar 17.11.2020

More info: https://www.kainexus.com/continuous-improvement/greg-and-mark-creative-continuous-improvement/webinar/thanks  Please join us as Greg Jacobson, MD (CEO and co-founder of KaiNexus), and Mark Graban (Senior Advisor to KaiNexus) share an interactive hour talking about continuous improvement and more.  It won’t be a single 45-minute long presentation. Mark & Greg will address y...

When Brothers Meet at Gemba - Panel Discussion Webinar Recording 23.10.2020

Video and more: https://www.kainexus.com/continuous-improvement/when-brothers-meet-at-gemba/webinar/thanks When Brothers Meet at Gemba October 22 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm EDT  Presented by Deondra Wardelle, Leader of the #RootCauseRacism Movement  Co-Moderated by Mark Graban, Senior Advisor, KaiNexus  Join us as we continue the blog series: “Sharing Our Vision and Voices to #RootCauseRac...

Plan & Vote for Kindness -- Virtual Panel Discussion 20.10.2020

Presented by Deondra Wardelle, Leader of the #RootCauseRacism Movement  Co-Moderated by Mark Graban, Senior Advisor, KaiNexus   The 2020 Presidential election is being regarded as the “Election of our Lifetime.” There is a lot at stake on countless ballots whether at the county, city, state, or national level. Tensions are high in America due largely to the Coronavirus pandemic and civil...

Six Weeks to Success: How to double your output and half your stress by using 6-week improvement cycles 15.10.2020

View the slides: https://info.kainexus.com/continuous-improvement/six-weeks-to-success/webinar/signup  Presented by Simon Murray, Founder @Your Maintenance Coach   Ultimately the value of any trainer, coach, or leader is in their ability to deliver fully implemented projects on time to budget.  So many things in our modern world make this a real challenge; from remote teams to disen...

Discussion: Quality Improvement in Residency Programs 12.10.2020

This is a conversation moderated by Mark Graban, with Dr. Greg Jacobson (KaiNexus CEO) and Dr. Bahnsen Miller. From Greg's blog post about this discussion: I received an interesting call a few weeks back from Bahnsen Miller, MD. Bahnsen is an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Virginia Health System. He attended LSU School of Medicine and completed his residency training there. A...

Webinar Preview: Six Weeks to Success: 08.10.2020

Register here: https://info.kainexus.com/continuous-improvement/six-weeks-to-success/webinar/signup   This video is a quick preview, with Mark Graban talking to Simon Murray about his webinar...   Six Weeks to Success: How to double your output and half your stress by using 6-week improvement cycles October 15 from 3:00 - 4:00 pm EDT   Presented by Simon Murray, Founder @Your Mainte...

6 Key Steps to Create a Culture of Improvement [WEBINAR RECORDING] 06.10.2020

To view the slides or video: https://info.kainexus.com/continuous-improvement/culture-of-continuous-improvement/6-key-steps-to-create-a-culture-of-improvement/webinar/signup Presented by Scott Burgmeyer , Executive Director - IQC Companies, teams, and individuals work tirelessly to figure out how to change and build a culture focused on performance, improvement, and delivering excellence to the cu...

Webinar Preview: 6 Key Steps to Create a Culture of Improvement with Scott Burgmeyer 24.09.2020

Register: https://info.kainexus.com/continuous-improvement/culture-of-continuous-improvement/6-key-steps-to-create-a-culture-of-improvement/webinar/signup   Presented by Scott Burgmeyer, Executive Director - IQC   In this preview, Scott is joined by Mark Graban of KaiNexus, to discuss his upcoming webinar.   Companies, teams, and individuals work tirelessly to figure out how to chan...

Webinar: How Lean and C.I. Help You Get More Nimble and Adaptive in a Pandemic (and Beyond) 22.09.2020

See the recording here: https://info.kainexus.com/continuous-improvement/lean-and-ci-help-you-get-more-nimble-and-adaptive-in-a-pandemic/webinar/signup  Presented by John Toussaint, MD, Executive Chairman, Catalysis Skip Steward, MBA, Vice President and Chief Improvement Officer, Baptist Memorial Health Care Greg Jacobson, MD, CEO of KaiNexus Hosted by Mark Graban In this webinar, co-sponsore...

Panel Preview, How Lean and C.I. Help You Get More Nimble and Adaptive in a Pandemic (and Beyond) 16.09.2020

Join us live, September 22, 2020 at 1 pm ET register here:  https://info.kainexus.com/continuous-improvement/lean-and-ci-help-you-get-more-nimble-and-adaptive-in-a-pandemic/webinar/signup  To be Presented by: John Toussaint, MD, Executive Chairman, Catalysis Skip Steward, MBA, Vice President and Chief Improvement Officer, Baptist Memorial Health Care Greg Jacobson, MD, CEO of KaiNexus Mo...

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