Podcasts about lean design

Most companies have a mission statement. But few are truly mission-driven in practice. In this episode, Jason Fraser joins Ashok to unpack what it actually means to prioritize mission over profit — and how the best organizations are able to do both. Jason reflects on the differences between performative mission language and the kind of operational decision-making that aligns tightly with purpose. He shares the concept of “mission ratios” and how teams can use them to identify where they're constrained, where they have leverage, and how to get disproportionate outcomes from limited inputs. Drawing on examples from Patagonia, World Central Kitchen, and a federal asylum processing team, Jason walks through the tools and frameworks that mission-first leaders can use to improve focus, clarity, and measurable impact. Whether you're running a nonprofit, a B Corp, or just trying to do more meaningful work, this episode gives you language and direction to guide your team's decisions. Plus, Jason shares how to spot the ratios that matter most — and what to do once you find them. Unlock the full potential of your product team with Integral's player coaches, experts in lean, human-centered design. Visit integral.io/convergence for a free Product Success Lab workshop to gain clarity and confidence in tackling any product design or engineering challenge. Inside the episode... What really defines a mission-driven organization Mission vs. permission work: how to make trade-offs without guilt Why purpose can actually boost profitability and team alignment Introducing “mission ratios”: the unit economics of social impact Frameworks for identifying your most limiting constraints How to apply the impact mapping tool to optimize outcomes Lessons from World Central Kitchen, Earthshot Prize, and a USCIS case study Tractability vs. leverage: how to prioritize what's actually solvable The hidden assumptions that reduce efficiency and how to challenge them How organizations can operationalize ethics without compromising viability Mentioned in this episode Jason and Janice's book, Farther, Faster, Way Less Drama  Jason's workshops and events: https://missionratio.com/events/ Jason's linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonfraser World Central Kitchen Patagonia CERO Bikes The Earthshot Prize  Climatebase Fellowship Good Strategy, Bad Strategy by Richard Rumelt Impact Mapping by Gojko Adzic Deloitte Study Target versus Costco  Value Chain  Unlock the full potential of your product team with Integral's player coaches, experts in lean, human-centered design. Visit integral.io/convergence for a free Product Success Lab workshop to gain clarity and confidence in tackling any product design or engineering challenge. Subscribe to the Convergence podcast wherever you get podcasts including video episodes to get updated on the other crucial conversations that we'll post on YouTube at youtube.com/@convergencefmpodcast Learn something? Give us a 5 star review and like the podcast on YouTube. It's how we grow.   Follow the Pod Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/convergence-podcast/ X: https://twitter.com/podconvergence Instagram: @podconvergence

Discover the strategies and stories behind the most innovative product teams of 2024, where intentional leadership and a vibrant culture are the foundations of success. This special episode features insights from renowned tech leaders and product visionaries, including Ben Foster, co-founder of Prodigy Group and former Chief Product Officer at a leading fitness wearable company, who emphasizes the power of communicating an inspiring product vision to unify and energize teams. Farhan Thawar, Head of Engineering at Shopify, shares how writing and critical thinking drive alignment and scale in one of the most cerebral and innovative organizations. Janice Fraser, a veteran of TaskRabbit and Netscape, introduces actionable leadership frameworks like the "two-meeting model" to foster durable decision-making and team commitment. Jose Moreno, former Netflix engineer, sheds light on the company's "context over control" philosophy and how it empowers teams to deliver billions in value. Deepika Yerragunta, Head of Platform Products at PepsiCo, shares her unique approach to hiring product managers, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, active listening, and ruthless prioritization, while revealing how her fresh perspective as an outsider has driven transformative innovation in traditional industries. Whether it's structuring communication, hiring and training exceptional product managers, or building an empowering culture rooted in collaboration and diversity, this episode offers powerful lessons to help entrepreneurs and product leaders level up their organizations. Don't miss the chance to learn from the best and apply these transformative strategies to your own product teams. In this episode... How to communicate inspiring product visions that energize teams The role of writing in driving alignment and innovation Leadership frameworks for making durable decisions Expert tips on hiring and training top-performing product managers Mentioned in this episode... Shopify's engineering playbook: https://shopify.engineering/running-engineering-program-guide Netflix Culture Deck: https://jobs.netflix.com/culture Barbara Minto's SCQA Framework: https://modelthinkers.com/mental-model/minto-pyramid-scqa Unlock the full potential of your product team with Integral's player coaches, experts in lean, human-centered design. Visit integral.io/convergence for a free Product Success Lab workshop to gain clarity and confidence in tackling any product design or engineering challenge. Subscribe to the Convergence podcast wherever you get podcasts including video episodes to get updated on the other crucial conversations that we'll post on YouTube at youtube.com/@convergencefmpodcast Learn something? Give us a 5 star review and like the podcast on YouTube. It's how we grow.   Follow the Pod Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/convergence-podcast/ X: https://twitter.com/podconvergence Instagram: @podconvergence

TOPIC: Trump, Musk and EVs PANEL: Sandy Munro, Munro Live; Gary Vasilash, shinymetalboxes.net; John McElroy, Autoline.tv

Patrick and Liv are Mustang Mach-E and EV enthusiasts that created the Mach-E Vlog so they can share with you their experiences. They also review other EVs, test accessories, share EV tips, and more! https://machevlog.com/ Munro Live features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro & Associates is a leading engineering consulting firm known for expertise in reverse engineering, costing, and teardown benchmarking. Our team has a rich history in the Automotive Industry, collaborating with various OEMs and Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers. We also have experience in commercial and general aviation within the aircraft industry, and our Defense team works with the military in the Aerospace, Defense, and Nuclear industries. Explore more about Munro and Lean Design at https://leandesign.com/.

Eric, the Munro Live Media Manager makes his podcast debut and talks to Donut Media Writer/Producer Tiernan Armstrong - Ingram about cars, YouTube and video production! Donut Media, also known simply as Donut, is an American automotive content brand, known primarily for its eponymous YouTube channel and online merchandise store. Subscribe to Donut: https://www.youtube.com/@Donut Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home of Lean Design

In this enlightening episode of the Built Environment Matters podcast, host Jaimie Johnston MBE engages with Iris Tommelein, a distinguished Professor of Engineering and Project Management at UC Berkeley. Iris, renowned for her contributions to lean construction and as a founder of the Lean Construction Institute, delves into her journey from civil engineer architect to a pioneer in project production management. She shares insights from her extensive research and teachings, highlighting the intersection of lean principles, project management, and the evolving challenges in the construction sector.The conversation pivots around lean construction's impact on efficiency, sustainability, and innovation in building design. Iris emphasizes the importance of understanding customer needs, managing project variability, and the benefits of standardization and modularization. She also touches upon her groundbreaking work in site layout planning, the role of AI in construction, and the future of building design.Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the complexities and potential solutions in modern construction, including the need for integrated project delivery and the balance between creativity and standardization. Jaimie and Iris's exchange offers a compelling look into the future of the built environment, making this episode a must-listen for industry professionals and enthusiasts alike.To learn more about Bryden Wood's Design to Value philosophy, visit www.brydenwood.com. You can also follow Bryden Wood on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Step into the innovative world of construction on The EBFC Show, featuring Kelly Meade and Melissa McEwen from Haley & Aldrich, Inc. In this episode, we're joined by Kelly Meade, Senior Associate specializing in Lean Consulting and industrialized Construction and Lean Journey Program Manager, alongside Melissa McEwen, Practice Leader in Construction Manufacturing and Lean.   Kelly and Melissa bring a wealth of knowledge to the table. Kelly Meade, with her deep expertise in Lean principles and their application in Industrialized Construction, shares insights on reducing the environmental impact of construction and improving operational efficiency. Melissa McEwen, leading the charge in Construction Manufacturing and Lean, digs into the importance of continuous improvement and strong design principles in transforming construction practices.   They explore the significance of respect, collaboration, and behavioral change in the workplace. Their discussion covers success stories and industry challenges, highlighting the creation of high-performing teams and a culture of innovation at Haley & Aldrich.   This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of Lean Design and Industrialized Construction. Tune in for an enlightening conversation with Kelly Meade and Melissa McEwen as they reveal how these approaches are reshaping the future of building, and fostering operational excellence with a human touch.   #LeanConstruction #IndustrializedConstruction #DesignInnovation #HumanCentricApproach   Show Links: Real Innovation vs Click Bait - Mark III Construction (Season 2) https://www.theebfcshow.com/real-innovation-vs-click-bait-mark-iii-construction/   Introduction to Industrialized Construction By the LCI team in collaboration with Nick Masci, Melissa McEwen, and Sally Mizell of Haley & Aldrich's Lean consulting team. https://leanconstruction.org/lean-topics/lean-industrialized-construction/     --- Connect with Kelly via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-meade/   Connect with Melissa via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissamcewen/     Connect with Felipe via Construction Scrum (book & audiobook) via https://constructionscrum.com/ Social media at https://thefelipe.bio.link Subscribe on YouTube to never miss new videos here: https://click.theebfcshow.com/youtube   --- Today's episode is sponsored by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). This non-profit organization operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through Lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. Learn more at https://www.leanconstruction.org   

In this episode, Adam Ward and I discuss quick insights on Lean's current state, avoiding common transformation errors, and unlocking momentum for stuck Lean practitioners. What You'll Learn: What are your thoughts on the state of lean today? How do you stay current with Lean trends? What are some common mistakes you see with transformations? What one piece of advice would you give Lean practitioners for the ‘20s? How can Lean practitioners who feel “stuck,” get momentum again? About the Guest: Adam Ward is an experienced executive coach who has helped hundreds of leaders achieve their goals. He has an uncanny ability to identify root causes that prevent organizational growth and help clients overcome these challenges and obstacles at scale.  Adam has a wealth of experience working with executives in a variety of industries. He has worked with CEOs, CFOs, COOs, CMOs, and other senior leaders. He is fluent in operational excellence, design thinking, Agile, and other operational and development methodologies.  Adam is a trusted advisor to his clients. He is confidential and supportive, and he always puts his clients' needs first. He is also a skilled listener and communicator and is an Amazon best-selling author of Lean Design in Healthcare and the Healthcare Innovator's Workbook. Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here for Adam's Book, "Lean Design in Healthcare" ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to connect with Adam on LinkedIn Click here for Adam's Website --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leansolutions/support

Watch on Youtube.Howard Ashcraft is the most recognized and most honoured currently practicing lawyer in the Lean Design and Construction Community.  He has been thinking about and drafting collaborative contracts (most usually IPD) since 2005.  Join us for a thoughtful chat on where he started, where he's been and where he wants to go.

Inspiré du fameux Lean StartUp, le Lean Design est l'adaptation au niveau feature de cette méthodologie toujours pertinente...➡️

This is the fifth of the #WFH interviews and blogs that were started during the 2020 pandemic.Evelyn Warner:I'm an Architect with a 30+ year career in Architectural Design and Construction, including nearly 10 years with NAVFAC SW.  I've worked on of some of the most complex project types in the industry and some of the largestinstitutional projects in San Diego County, greater California, and Nevada: ·         Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake Earthquake Recovery Program, 2019-2024·         Naval Base Coronado, Special Operations Forces, Coastal Campus, $750M, 1.5M s.f.·         Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton Replacement Project, $450+M, 500,000 s.f., ARRA·         California Prison Receivership Healthcare Project, $1.5+B, 3‐4 campuses·         Veterans Administration Medical Center, Las Vegas, $600+M, approx. 500,000 s.f.·         Palomar Hospital Replacement Project, $750+M, 500,000 s.fI've worked as an Owner's Representative, Construction Manager, Project Manager, Architect and Planner includes numerous Design‐Build Projects, General Acute Care Hospitals, Rehabilitation and Psychiatric Hospitals, extensive renovation and reuse within operating hospitals and facilities, and a Veterans Administration Medical Center.My experience in the private sector includes participation on the “Co-opetition” for theIntegrated Project Delivery (IPD) team for the California Prison Healthcare Receivership Project using Design‐Build and LEAN Design and Construction concepts. The high security project was at the forefront of innovation and alternative project design and construction delivery processes. Of the 10 years I've been with NAVFAC SW, I spent the past 3+ years supervising both multi- and single-discipline teams of Design Managers for NAVFAC SW and am currently the MILCON Program Design Manager for NAWS CL Earthquake Recovery Program.Link to blog post:https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2020/05/notes-on-wfh-archimom-health-care.html 

Rich McCoy is a highly experienced creative leader. He is passionate about his work and has led teams for Trade Me and Nationwide Building Society. His creative endeavors have seen him working at celebrated agencies such as AKQA, LBi, Isobar, and Saatchi & Saatchi. He is currently contracting for Air France/KLM via Isobar Paris. He is also running his art practice, a vegan cooking photoblog, and mentoring a new generation of creatives. In this episode, Rich shared great insights on lean design practices and their frameworks. We then spoke on the different ways of scaling lean practices across organizations without compromising the quality of deliverables and how lean practices help rapid innovation and find the right product-market fit. Takeaways:- What is lean design practices, How to cultivate a lean mindset, How to scale lean across an organization. Books Recommendations by Rich McCoy Oh, the places you'll go by Dr. Seuss The Lord of the Rings by TRR Tolkien Zen the art of Simple living by Shunmyo Mason Thank you for listening to this episode of Nodes of Design. We hope you enjoy the Nodes of Design Podcast on your favorite podcast platforms- Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, and many more. If this episode helped you understand and learn something new, please share and be a part of the knowledge-sharing community #Spreadknowledge. This podcast aims to make design education accessible to all. Nodes of Design is a non-profit and self-sponsored initiative by Tejj.

Watch on Youtube.Stan Chiu is a legendary architect in the Lean Community.  I first met Stan at the California Prison Healthcare Receivership program in Sacramento in 2008.  His journey in lean had begun a few years earlier with Sutter Health, but like all of us, he was willing to invent a new way of seeing, knowing and doing.  Along with Michael Jackson, he was the CPR's first “Chief Engineer,” the person dubbed by the Toyota Production System as the leader of the processes designed to solve a problem.  Stan's remarkable and diverse background prepared him for that moment and he has continued to lead teams in lean healthcare design for the last 15 years.  Join us as Stan talks about the role of the “lean” designer in today's paradigm.  P.S.  If you really want to understand Target Value Design, listen up.

Podcast facilitado por Fernando Moreira: https://www.fernandomoreira.me

Bryden Wood's Head of Sustainability and Building Physics, Helen Hough, joins Jaimie Johnston to talk about all things sustainable design:From how Platform construction (P-DfMA) helps to lower embodied carbon, to designing buildings to the WELL Building Standard, with COVID-19 in mind.Helen Hough also gives an overview of the various built environment institutions working towards a more sustainable future from LETI to CIBSE to RIBA, Passivehaus and BREEAM. And so much more...battery technology, whole life value, net zero carbon emissions...

Many people start with Lean tools first, most experienced practitioners later focus deeper on Lean thinking, values, and mindset. Stan Chiu is Director of Healthcare for Gensler's Los Angeles Practice and is a leader in Lean Design and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). Stan firsthand knows and believes in the power of respect for people and continuous improvement. His projects have been recognized for design excellence including National AIA and SCUP Honor Awards. Stan serves on professional and institutional boards including the Lean Construction Institute bringing nearly 30 years of experience in complex projects focused on the Health, Wellness and Education sectors for clients such as Sutter Health, Samsung, UHS, the University of California and the Mayo Clinic. Follow Stan on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/stan-chiu-0890337/ Follow Felipe on social media via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/engineerfelipe Twitter at https://twitter.com/felipe_engineer Today's episode is sponsored by the Lean Construction Institute (LCI). This non-profit organization operates as a catalyst to transform the industry through Lean project delivery using an operating system centered on a common language, fundamental principles, and basic practices. Learn more at https://www.leanconstruction.org/

Apoio TALKING CITY https://www.talkingcity.co/ . Apresentação das participantes desta edição: Sound Designer - Rosângela Araújo Curitibana, filha de baianos. Mãe do Silvestre de 4 anos, professora desde 2012 em cursos superiores de Design pelo Brasil, investigadora em 11 países, comunicadora há 20 anos. Atualmente é presidente da ProDesign>pr, designer na Tertúlia Produções Culturais e criadora do Podcast @Sustentacto. sustentacto@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/sustentacto/ Roteirista e Host - Bruna Plentz Cofundadora da Homa, um estúdio de design de serviço que atua para aproximar aqueles que servem daqueles que são servidos, criando conexões verdadeiras entre organizações e pessoas. Designer graduada e especialista em Service Design, possui carreira com ênfase em design estratégico. Faz parte da organização do Service Design Network de Florianópolis e entrou para a rede MADI no final de 2019. Ama sol, estar próxima da natureza e uma boa massa com vinho. bruna@homadesign.com.br https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruna-pasquali-plentz-537b5357/ Participante - Carol Hoffmann - Especialista em Inovação & Cultura na PetroRio. Designer e Mestre em Antropologia, atua com projetos de inovação e cultura organizacional, por meio da experiência do usuário e indústria 4.0, comunicação e marketing digital. Professora de pós-graduação de design de serviço, Design thinking e Lean Design. Palestrante TEDX Petrópolis. Ama compartilhar boas ideias e estar cercada de pessoas curiosas. carol@carolhoffmann.com.br https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolhoffmann/ Participante - Mariana Falcão - Atualmente é pesquisadora e estrategista na questtonó, trabalhando com inovação e explorando as metodologias de Futurismo. Formada em design de produto, Mestra em Design Management com ênfase em Processo Criativo para a Inovação. Especializada em Design Estratégico e em Futurismo aplicado, já passou pelas diversas aplicações do design, de mobiliário à cultura organizacional. Seu envolvimento com arte contemporânea tem grande influência na sua visão e forma de agir no mundo, tendo participado de exposições no Brasil, Portugal e Italia. mfalcao.designer@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/mfalcaodesign/ . #mulherespodcasters, #design, #redemadi Links e referências Questtonó respirador pulmonar mais acessível: https://www.questtono.com/case/ventilador-pulmonar/ Conheça a Lista de Mulheres: http://bit.ly/listaMulheresDI Participe na Lista de Mulheres: http://bit.ly/MulheresDesignInovacao Link do Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/mulheresemdesign/shared_invite/zt-41jqs8f4-WzloLeFIEjnztqR0IKl9Ew

Apoio TALKING CITY https://www.talkingcity.co/ . Apresentação das participantes desta edição: Sound Designer - Rosângela Araújo Curitibana, filha de baianos. Mãe do Silvestre de 4 anos, professora desde 2012 em cursos superiores de Design pelo Brasil, investigadora em 11 países, comunicadora há 20 anos. Atualmente é presidente da ProDesign>pr, designer na Tertúlia Produções Culturais e criadora do Podcast @Sustentacto. sustentacto@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/sustentacto/ Roteirista e Host - Juliana Bach É Service Designer e Innovation Strategy Lead. Especialista em Inovação Organizacional e Cultura de Inovação HCD. Fundadora da DMA, uma consultoria em Design Mindset para inovação organizacional. Um pouco alemã, ama praia, cerveja e ler. Está na rede MADI desde 2017. juliana.bach@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianabach/ Participante - Carol Hoffmann - Especialista em Inovação & Cultura na PetroRio. Designer e Mestre em Antropologia, atua com inovação e projetos de cultura organizacional, por meio da experiência do usuário e indústria 4.0, comunicação e marketing digital. Professora de pós-graduação de design de serviço, Design thinking e Lean Design. Palestrante TEDX Petropolis. Participante - Camila de Almeida Santos - Head da Arco Academy na Arco Hub de Inovação. Facilitadora e professora dos temas de Design Thinking e Design de Serviços. Palestrante de eventos como TDC São Paulo, TEDx Mauá e Bienal Iberoamericana de Design de Madrid. . #mulherespodcasters, #mulheres, #design, #inovação, #redemadi . Links e referências Conheça a Lista de Mulheres http://bit.ly/listaMulheresDI Participe na Lista de Mulheres: http://bit.ly/MulheresDesignInovacao Link do Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/mulheresemdesign/shared_invite/zt-41jqs8f4-WzloLeFIEjnztqR0IKl9Ew

Loz Ives is a Manchester-based graphic designer, typographer and illustrator, and one of the co-founders of Fieldwork – a digital and branding agency which began eight years ago and has gone through many changes. In this episode, we talk about the ups and downs of growing a design studio and why staying "small" isn't such a bad option.

Victoria Navarro, MBA, HCM and Regional Director in the Planning, Design and Construction Department at Advocate Aurora Health on failure and setbacks. “A lot of things I’ve learned from failures or setbacks has really shaped my thinking to persevere and continue to find ways to problem solve,” Victoria shares. “I love the saying, ‘In order to blaze a trail, you mustn’t be afraid to fail.’”  This and what the hospital space will look like in the year 2020 from Victoria Navaro’s perspective on today’s episode of Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 - The Lightning Round.  Victoria started her professional career in the planning, design and construction of health care facilities. Over the past 20 years, she has served as senior healthcare planner for national architectural firms and has delivered over $1 billion in forward focused capital projects, leading teams to analyze and solve complex challenges. Victoria is the Founder and Co-Chairperson of the Lean Construction Institute Milwaukee Community of Practice, an Editorial Advisory Board Member for Healthcare Design Magazine and a 2019 recipient of the MVP Leader Award for Advocate Aurora Health. She was awarded the Bob Krier Award - given by both the Chicago and Milwaukee Lean Construction Institute Community of Practice, for leadership in advancing the industry using Lean Design and Construction. Advocate Aurora is the 9th largest integrated not-for-profit health system in the United States, serving communities in both Illinois and Wisconsin. To learn more about Victoria Navarro and Advocate Aurora Health, visit: https://www.advocateaurorahealth.org/ This podcast is brought to you by the award-winning, eco-conscious Porcelanosa—a global innovator in tile, kitchen and bath products. Porcelanosa’s anti-bacterial, solid surface product K-LIFE (think countertops, backsplashes, no-splash sinks, and more) uses a technology called photocatalysis. Photocatalyis purifies the air, self-cleans, expels harmful bacteria, and eliminates chemical products when it is exposed to light! I know; amazing, right? K-LIFE can seriously put a dent in Hospital Acquired Infections and it’s a gorgeous product! It can be shaped into anything you want, printed on, and lit up. Imagine the design possibilities for your  hospital project! Learn more about Porcelanosa’s K-LIFE and how to order samples of this BPA-FREE Certified and Reach Compliant product by visiting: https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/klife/ That’s porcelanosa-usa.com/klife Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners: The Center For Health Design The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design Learn more about how the Center for Health Design can support your firm by visiting: http://healthdesign.org. Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/. Thanks for listening to today’s episode of Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 - The Lightning Round! If you enjoyed any part of this show, please help our podcast grow by spreading the good word on social media, to friends and family, or in the real world at work, during a meeting or over your favorite cup of coffee. For the full roster of shows, visit http://healthcareidpodcast.com. FEATURED PRODUCT Porcelanosa’s KRION® Solid Surface Material is made out of two-thirds natural minerals and a low percentage of high-resistance resins. KRION® is available in an array of colors, can be thermocurved or backlit, and is antibacterial – making it a perfect product for the healthcare industry. KRION® is also highly resistant to impacts and external elements (such as fire, chemicals, and frost), and is easy to clean and maintain. Inspired by the properties of photocatalytic materials, Porcelanosa has evolved their KRION® Solid Surface material called K-LIFE. When K-LIFE comes into contact with light, it will be able to purify the air, expel harmful bacteria, and more. K-LIFE can easily be integrated into many applications – from wall coverings and claddings for ceilings, to custom tables, bars, sinks, shelving units and furniture. The application of K-LIFE in areas with high daily traffic, such as waiting rooms or reception areas, can assure a gradual decontamination of germs and lead to ongoing ecological benefits. Some research performed with KRION® K-LIFE, which has photocatalytic properties, proved that the material can significantly reduce the presence of bacteria. This revolutionary process has led to a patent pending, innovative, and exclusive product that will have a direct effect on our quality of life. Learn more about KRION® at https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/what-is-krion/.

This week, I wanted to dive into the topic of Lean Home Design, and I was able to snag Todd Hallett – the Muddy Shoe Architect himself from TK Home Design – as my guest. I’m a huge fan of Todd and the plans his company puts out to the industry. You may have seen his work in Builder magazine. He’s often one of the architects who shows how simple re-designs of existing plans can result in a more-efficient and better-looking house. To some, Lean Design can be misconstrued to mean “cheapening up your product” – or – “building to absolute minimum building codes.” I ask Todd about these preconceptions – and – ask him to explain what Lean Design is (and how to get started, if you’re not already doing this).

For links and more, go to http://www.leanblog.org/342My guest for Episode #342 of the podcast is Adam Ward, the author of Lean Design in Healthcare: A Journey to Improve Quality and Process of Care.Adam is an innovation process expert and independent advisor. He spent the first 12 years of his career designing cars for Honda and the next 12 years working with Fortune 500 companies to turn around their product development process. A resident Buckeye, he coaches students at Ohio State's MBOE program.In this episode, we discuss his early days at Honda and how he made a career transition into healthcare. We'll talk about the story behind his book and some of his experiences and practices that are transferrable — going from “simultaneous engineering” to “Lean design.” What are some of the most common failures? How can we coach leaders so they aren't giving just lip service to these methodologies? We discuss all of that and more…

Studio Leads - Geoff Hoffman, Kyle Hudson at VIATechnik. We discuss the intersection of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Facility Management (FM) AKA, Digitizing Real Estate. We talked about the importance of stakeholder engagement, how an initiative might be more effective based on whether it is a company-wide / top-down initiative from executives vs bottom up. We talk about the steps to utilized BIM well for the needs of the Owner / Operator. Last but not least, we discuss some ways to share the value of BIM, and how tracking of asset information can improve operations within real estate asset management. Find out more about VIATechnik: https://www.viatechnik.com/ (VIATechnik) https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffhoffman/ (Goeff Hoffman) https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-hudson-61951225/ (Kyle Hudson) https://www.leanconstruction.org/events/2019-lean-in-design-forum/ (Learn more about Lean Design 2019 here) Show Notes: http://constructrr.com/viatechnik (constructrr.com/viatechnik)

You’ve heard of lean UX, but have you thought about applying it to content design? Owen Priestly talks about how he transformed his content design practice by adopting lean principles like hypothesis driven design and rapid prototyping. We also chat about the different specialisms in the field and whether it matters if you call yourself a content designer or UX writer.

Successful products and sustainable companies are those that are built on user understanding intertwined with strong design and technical capabilities. This understanding ensures that products that are built are useful, usable and desirable. With that in mind, I'm joined by Dialexa's Head of Design Research, Sarah Reid, and Design Architect, James Utley, on this weeks episode of Custom Made. With Sarah and James as my guests, we discuss how, with the importance of getting products to market quicker, many companies are adopting a new approach to understanding their users to inform product design. This approach is called lean design research. Because a well built product with terrible design, is a bad product - and a well designed product that is poorly built is also a bad product. You need to place equal importance on the user experience design and the engineering (think Minimum Lovable Product over Minimum Viable Product) to make a product users love and that positively impacts your business Before you start building your product, and even before you start designing, it is critical to success to understand your users - this is design research. But it is not always necessary for this to take a year, 6 months or even less to understand them. There is a need to understand enough to move forward with a product, and then set up an approach to allow you to continually learn more about your user as your product is being designed, engineered, and even once it is live. Sarah and James have extensive experience working with startups and large enterprise organizations to help them understand their users, and design the best product that meets both user and business needs. During our discussion, we cover, what is lean design research, why it is important, and what are some of the techniques to bring this approach to your product development - and for anyone who has seen The Founder a film starring Michael Keaton which told the story of McDonald's. The scene where they are developing their speedy system of making the food with the kitchen staff in the basketball court is a great example of design research in action. Be sure to tweet at me https://twitter.com/dougplatts and let me know what you think of the show. Follow Dialexa on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dialexa/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dialexa/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dialexa Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/custom-made-di... iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/c... Twitter: https://twitter.com/dialexa Medium: https://medium.com/back-to-the-napkin Podcast: https://by.dialexa.com/topic/custom-made YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Dialexa Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for our latest content and top weekly reads here: https://by.dialexa.com/newsletter-signup

In this participatory, fishbowl-style panel, Lean Design experts discuss how Lean systems allow teams to more quickly iterate upon and scale their ideas. Panelists Courtney Hemphill (Carbon Five), Ken Skistimas (GE Digital), and Amy Neuman (Autodesk) will cover the process, infrastructure, and team configurations inherent to Lean Design. Expect solid takeaways on how to incorporate these practices into your organization, and the chance to ask questions of our panelists. Moderated by Amee Mungo (GoKart Labs).

Joining me for Episode #271 is Isaac Mitchell (@IssacMitchell), talking about Lean Design for healthcare, the Society for Health Systems, and more. Isaac is a full-time lean practitioner at East Tennessee Children's Hospital, a lecturer at the University of Tennessee's Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, and an instructor for the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers. You can read his bio (PDF) and learn more about Isaac via his personal website. Scroll down to the show notes for links to a special Lean Hospitals book excerpt and more free downloads about Lean Design and Isaac's work at ETCH.

Joining me for Episode #265 of the podcast is Bernita Beikmann, AIA, EDAC, LSSBB, a Principal and Director of Lean Strategy at HKS, an international architecture firm. Bernita is originally from Kansas and has a Bachelor of Architecture from Kansas State University and a Certificate in Regional and Community Planning. She moved to Dallas in 1996 and has been employed by HKS, Inc in Dallas since that time. We first crossed paths when we had the opportunity to work together on a project for Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis to work with staff and leaders on designing parts of a new patient tower. You can read a bit about that work here. I hope you enjoy our conversation.