When the Gemba is the Gridiron

29/04/2025 23 min Episodio 29
When the Gemba is the Gridiron

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Episode Synopsis

Step onto the field with host Dan Swartwout as he explores a new playbook for improvement. In this episode of Quality Time with MoreSteam, Dan tells the story of the fictional Columbus Tigers, a football team that turns around its losing streak using Lean Six Sigma. (There actually was a Columbus Tigers pro football team about a century ago!) Football is familiar territory for many, and this episode uses the game as a fresh lens for understanding process improvement. Dan breaks down Lean Six Sigma concepts in plain language and shows how tools like process maps and dashboards can drive real change. The action on the field becomes a guide for tackling challenges in any organization. See how the strategies behind winning games translate to smarter teamwork, fewer errors, and better results everywhere. Lean Six Sigma steps out of the factory and onto the gridiron, making continuous improvement accessible, practical, and a little more exciting.   In this episode, you will hear about: 1:32 - Introducing the Tigers 4:05 - Lean Six Sigma defined 5:59 - The DMAIC framework, starting with Define 7:38 - Measure 9:21 - Analyze 12:29 - Improve 14:51 - Control 16:16 - The results 17:31 - Recapping the Lean Six Sigma tools used by the Tigers 21:42 - The purpose of this episode   Additional Resources: The Most Recent Street Stats Video Quality Time With MoreSteam on Facebook Quality Time With MoreSteam on Instagram Quality Time With MoreSteam on LinkedIn MoreSteam's Website Subscribe to MoreSteam's Newsletter MoreSteam on LinkedIn Dan Swartwout on LinkedIn   Subscribe to Quality Time With MoreSteam Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube