by KaiNexus
The KaiNexus Continuous Improvement Podcast features content from our webinars. We also share conversations with KaiNexus team members and customers from time to time. This podcast brings you information about continuous improvement best practices, employee engagement, lean, six sigma (and related improvement disciplines) and more. Join us as we explore the nuances of creating a culture of continuous improvement, no matter your level of expertise or your industry.
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April 23, 2025
<p>In this special episode, I'm joined by <strong>Bill Canady</strong>, CEO of Arrowhead Engineered Products and Chairman of OTC Industrial Technologies. Bill has spent over 30 years leading companies to profitable growth, building what he calls the “Profitable Growth Operating System.” He’s also the author of The 80/20 CEO, with a second book, From Panic to Profit, on the way soon.</p><p>We recorded this live as part of the KaiNexus Continuous Improvement webinar series. Bill shares hard-earned lessons on strategy, execution, and what it really takes to align a company around a few critical priorities.</p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li><p>How to apply the 80/20 principle as a business operating system</p></li><li><p>Why many improvement efforts fail from lack of strategic alignment</p></li><li><p>The CEO’s role in creating a culture of continuous improvement</p></li><li><p>Lean as a condition of employment—and what that actually means</p></li><li><p>Daily management, small wins, and sustaining momentum</p></li><li><p>Using Lean outside the factory—in sales, engineering, and the office</p></li><li><p>The future of improvement, from AI tools to leadership mindset shifts</p></li><li><p>What CI leaders should understand about a CEO’s perspective</p></li></ul><p>Bill also discusses how he balances empathy and execution, shares thoughts on transforming healthcare through Lean, and offers advice for CI professionals who want to move into broader operational leadership roles.</p><p><strong>Links:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Bill’s books: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Bill-Canady/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.amazon.com/stores/Bill-Canady/</a></p></li><li><p>KaiNexus Webinars: <a href="" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.kainexus.com/webinars</a></p></li></ul><p>Thanks again to Bill for sharing his time, his insights, and his candor.</p>
April 15, 2025
<p><a href="https://info.kainexus.com/continuous-improvement/driving-a-culture-of-accountability-transforming-patient-safety-with-kainexus/webinar/signup" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Watch the recording</a></p><p>Presented by<br>Lindsey Booty, RN, BS, CNOR, is the Supervisor of Performance Improvement<br>Christopher Thomas, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at LSUHSC and Chief Quality Officer<br>LeaAnn Teague, MBA, MT(ASCP), SBB, PMP, is Sr. Director of Performance Improvement<br>from Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center</p><p>In many hospitals, the process of recording, prioritizing, and addressing safety concerns raised by employees during patient safety rounds is often manual, fragmented, and lacks standardization. To overcome these challenges, Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center implemented KaiNexus to streamline the documentation, tracking, and resolution of safety concerns raised during patient safety rounds, while ensuring that risks are prioritized and addressed in alignment with the SAFER Matrix.</p><p>In this webinar, you'll learn how Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center leveraged KaiNexus to reinforce a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility. By providing a transparent and efficient system for raising and addressing concerns, team members are empowered to speak up, knowing their input will be heard and acted upon.</p>
April 8, 2025
<p>In this special preview episode, Mark Graban is joined by Lindsey Booty, Supervisor of Performance Improvement at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.</p><p><a href="https://info.kainexus.com/continuous-improvement/driving-a-culture-of-accountability-transforming-patient-safety-with-kainexus/webinar/signup" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Register for the webinar</a></p><p>Lindsey shares how their team has built a culture of high reliability and accountability by combining weekly patient safety rounding with the powerful capabilities of KaiNexus—including weighted scoring and the SAFER Matrix.</p><p>You’ll learn how they:</p><ul><li><p>Close the loop on safety concerns raised by frontline staff</p></li><li><p>Engage leadership in weekly visibility and action</p></li><li><p>Use technology to drive transparency and accountability</p></li><li><p>Align improvement methodology, leadership behaviors, and digital tools</p></li></ul><p>This story is rooted in healthcare but packed with lessons for any industry focused on continuous improvement, safety, and culture change.</p><p>🎙️ Want to hear more? Join us for the full webinar on <strong>April 15 at 1:00 pm ET</strong>:<br>👉 <a href="https://info.kainexus.com/continuous-improvement/driving-a-culture-of-accountability-transforming-patient-safety-with-kainexus/webinar/signup" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Register here</a></p><p><br></p><p>📺 Can’t attend live? Register anyway and get access to the recording afterward.</p><p><strong>#PatientSafety #ContinuousImprovement #KaiNexus #LeanHealthcare #ZeroHarm #AccountabilityCulture #LeadershipDevelopment #ImprovementCulture #LeanLeadership #HighReliability</strong></p><p><br></p>
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