Mark and Greg on Thanksgiving Processes, the AME Conference, Technology, Favorite Books

Harness the power of continuous improvement (CI) as it nods to
many facets of both personal life and business in our KaiNexus
Continuous Improvement Podcast featuring speakers Mark Graban and
Greg Jacobson. Get a closer look at the impact of CI on daily
activities with an interesting focus on cooking a Thanksgiving
turkey and see how the establishment of standard operating
procedures (SOPs) can aid in safety and efficiency.


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In addition, the podcast delves into the critical role of
checklists and SOPs in complex tasks, using the turkey
preparation as a case study. Tune in and explore how technology
integration can further enhance safety and cooking outcomes.
Understand the application of CI principles in scheduling the
timing of various festive dishes for stress-free holiday meals,
on par with standard industrial processes. The takeaway from this
podcast emphasizes the profound influence of CI on personal
traditions and professional progress.


Books and Resources for Aspiring Leaders


Educating oneself on effective leadership practices can
significantly transform how one goes about influencing behavior
and instituting lasting change. Books like Crucial Influence:
Leadership Skills to Create Lasting Behavior Change offer
guidance on how to lead with intention and purpose.


Other notable texts include:




Never Lose an Employee Again by Joey Coleman, which focuses
on employee retention through onboarding and integration into
company culture.




Drive by Daniel H. Pink, that delves into human motivation
and the factors that compel us to excel in what we do.




Atomic Habits by James Clear, emphasizing the power of small
consistent changes over time.




Finally, foundational reads like Kaizen by Masaaki Imai remind
leaders of the roots of continuous improvement and lean thinking.