Process Improvement Practioners Show

About Process Improvement Practioners Show

Are you leading change in your organization? Struggling with inefficiencies, bottlenecks, or outdated processes? Welcome to The Process Improvement Practitioners Show (PIPS)—your go-to podcast for mastering business process improvement, operational excellence, and change leadership. Hosted by an experienced transformation leader with over 30 years of expertise, this podcast unpacks the real-world challenges and proven strategies for driving impactful change. Whether you’re a seasoned process improvement professional or just getting started, you'll gain actionable insights on Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, and more—without the jargon overload. Expect deep dives into problem-solving, leadership mindsets, case studies, and the latest trends in process optimization, digital transformation, and continuous improvement. We cut through the corporate buzzwords to deliver practical tools, expert guidance, and real-world success stories—so you can streamline operations, boost efficiency, and create lasting business impact. Join us on this journey to become a true process improvement wizard. Subscribe now and start making change happen!

Publisher

Todd Justman

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Apr 2025

Latest episode

22 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

7 of 14 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   22 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 13: Process Mapping Q&A

   Host Paul R. Smith answers listener questions about process mapping, guiding listeners on when to map, map detail, and resolving SME disagreements.

2. 

   20 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 12: The Process Improvement State of Mind - Q&A

   Host [Host Name] interviews listeners, answering questions about influencing leaders, navigating leadership inaction, and maintaining motivation in process improvement.

3. 

   4 Dec 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 11: How to Perform a Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

   The host explains how to perform a Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, a valuable process-improvement tool, and details why it is worth the effort.

4. 

   11 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 10: Why You Should Consider PMP Certification

   Host speaks about the Project Management Professional certification, exploring its benefits for process improvement professionals and offering insights into exam preparation, revealing its value.

5. 

   7 Aug 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 9: Defining the Continuous Improvement Organization – Part 2

   The hosts define the remaining four domains of a world-class continuous improvement organization, including process indicators, leadership support, and outcome-based metrics, offering a framework for assessing CI maturity.

6. 

   17 Jul 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 8: Defining the Continuous Improvement Organization - Part 1

   The hosts define six indicators of a high-performing continuous improvement organization, including culture, customer alignment, and leadership, to help listeners focus on lasting impact.

7. 

   12 Jun 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 7: Why You Need to Process Map with a Pro

   This episode highlights the advantages of enlisting professional assistance for process mapping, including faster outcomes, reduced workload, impartial perspectives, and superior results.

8. 

   15 May 2025

   Ep 6: How to Process Map

   The hosts explain process mapping, its importance, and effective implementation, providing listeners with practical guidance and tools for driving clarity and achieving tangible results.

9. 

   22 Apr 2025

   Ep 5: Why Process Mapping?

   Host Todd Justman explores the fundamental reasons for process mapping in process improvement, highlighting its importance as a visual aid and a common language for change in this episode.

10. 

    3 Apr 2025

    Ep 4: The Process Improvement Leader State of Mind - The Derailers

    The episode explores the common pitfalls that hinder success for Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement Leaders, helping listeners avoid critical missteps in change leadership.

11. 

    3 Apr 2025

    Ep 3: The Process Improvement Leader State of Mind - The Mindset

    This episode explores the essential mindset that drives effective change leadership for process improvement leaders, focusing on behaviors and thought patterns.

12. 

    3 Apr 2025

    Episode 1: Introduction

    The host introduces the Process Improvement Practitioners Show, defining process improvement, outlining the target audience, and previewing the types of problems and subjects to be covered.

13. 

    3 Apr 2025

    Ep 2: The Process Improvement Leader State of Mind - The Traits

    This episode explores the essential traits, mindset, behaviors, and attributes that define an effective Product and Innovation leader who drives transformation and delivers impactful results.

14. 

    1 Apr 2025

    PIPS Trailer

    The Process Improvement Practitioner's Show introduces listeners to a podcast that addresses challenges and offers tools for leading change through process improvement within organizations.

Inside a recent episode

Episode 13: Process Mapping Q&A

Published 22 Jun 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] So procedures are the, how I like the, how, okay, well to do this, you need to do this, this, this, this. So that's, if it goes in a procedure manual, it's probably, it doesn't belong in a process map, roll it up to what that thing is. So if, uh, if, if you need to update a, uh, update a record in a system, the process level step would be update record. It wouldn't be the next level down, which would be the procedure of how you update that record. Turn the computer on, log in, open up Oracle, go to this tab, go to this page, enter these codes, do it in this way. This is the format. […]

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2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 15 / 100

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17

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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