KPI Fireside: A Continuous Improvement Podcast

In this episode, Keith Norris is joined by Randy Kesterson, executive coach, transformation leader, and author of The Basics of Hoshin Kanri , to explore how companies can finally make their strategy stick—by linking it to execution, culture, and change management that works. 🔻 Why most strategic plans fail (and how to focus on what really matters) 🔻 The power of Hoshin Kanri to align teams and...

In this episode, Keith Norris is joined by Jared Ragozzine, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, to explore how companies can turn everyday frontline ideas into real, measurable wins—and build a culture of continuous improvement that actually sticks. 🔻 Why suggestion boxes and Kaizen events aren’t enough to sustain improvement 🔻 How the A6 card helps teams capture, prioritize, and act on quick wins...

In this episode, Keith Norris is joined by Kevin Clay, founder of Six Sigma Development Solutions and author of Why They Fail, to explore why most Lean and CI efforts fall short—and how to build a culture where they actually thrive. 🔻 Why most Lean initiatives fail (and how to avoid the common traps) 🔻 The mistake of training belts without building the right infrastructure 🔻 What executives mus...

In this episode, Keith Norris is joined by Andrei Anca , author of Lead From Any Seat , to unpack what actually makes CI work—and why most companies get it wrong. 🔻 Why you don’t need a title to lead improvement 🔻 How CI programs lose momentum and how to fix it 🔻 The difference between problem pointers, finders, and solvers 🔻 Why most metrics are misleading—and how to measure what matters 🔻 H...

In this kickoff episode of KPI Fireside , host Keith Norris sits down with Lean Accounting expert Nick Katko —author, consultant, and pioneer in connecting finance with continuous improvement. 🔻 Why Standard Costing Falls Short 🔻 The Box Score Breakdown 🔻 Common Pitfalls in Lean Journeys 🔻 The ROI of Lean & Creating Capacity 🔻 Advice for Finance Pros & CI Leaders 💡 Whether you're new...