Everyday Business Problems
When it comes to your business, you know everything – except what you don’t. Hosted by David Crysler, each episode we dive into finding and solving everyday business problems. Learn from business leaders and subject matter experts about the challenges they've overcome, and the challenges they still face. Join us for fresh insights, real talk, and inspiration to grow your business!
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In this episode of the Everyday Business Problems podcast, Dave Crysler is joined by Walt Sparling from PM Mastery, a comprehensive resource center for project management professionals. Walt, a project management expert, shares his insights on process improvement and efficiency from the perspective of a project manager. The conversation covers the integration of project management in both internal and external process improvements,...
In this episode of the Everyday Business Problems podcast, Dave Crysler welcomes Sneha Kumari, a seasoned expert in supply chain and operations, to discuss the principles of Kaizen and continuous improvement. Sneha shares her vast experience and insights into how Kaizen can be applied across various business functions, not just in manufacturing. They explore the importance of cultivating a continuous improvement mindset, involving ...
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In this solo episode of the Everyday Business Problems podcast, Dave Crysler dives into the hidden efficiencies lurking in common business processes. Drawing from his extensive experience, Dave explores how these inefficiencies often hide in plain sight and the importance of addressing them holistically. He highlights the critical role of effective communication, the pitfalls of redundant processes, the challen...
In this solo episode of the Everyday Business Problems podcast, Dave Crysler explores the role of authoritative leadership in the modern workplace. Amidst the prevalent emphasis on collaboration and groupthink, Dave dissects the misconceptions surrounding authoritative leadership and contrasts it with authoritarian styles. By delving into real-world examples like Chipotle and Boeing, he illustrates the impact of leadership styles o...
In this episode of the Everyday Business Problems podcast, Dave Crysler welcomes Joseph Gonzalez, founder of In the Game Group, to discuss the art of building high-performing teams and effective leadership. Joseph shares his experiences and insights on organizational structure, the importance of transparency, and the challenges of leadership in today's dynamic work environment. He emphasizes the significance of understanding indivi...
In this episode of the Everyday Business Problems podcast, Dave Crysler welcomes Jesse Safir, owner of ABG Print, to discuss his journey of acquiring and growing a commercial printing company. Jesse shares his insights on navigating the challenges of COVID-19, the importance of stable cash flow, and the value of building a service-oriented business in the printing industry. He also delves into the concept of "Print 2.0," emphasizin...
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In this episode of the Everyday Business Problems podcast, Dave Crysler discusses the risks of over-specializing business systems. Drawing from personal experience and real-world examples, Dave explores the challenges of creating hyper-specialized systems, especially those involving technology, and how they can lead to higher development and maintenance costs. He dives into the integration issues that arise wit...
Explore the critical roles of data integrity and data governance in modern business with this episode. Dave Crysler unpacks the complexities of these concepts and their pivotal roles in operational excellence today and into the future. This episode dives into the challenges and strategies for ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and effective governance, providing you with though provoking questions to help you harness the power of...
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In this episode of the Everyday Business Problems podcast, Dave Crysler dives into the transformative leadership and strategic insights from the story memorialized by the book and movie Moneyball. By exploring the story of the 2002 Oakland A's baseball team, Dave connects the dots between an unconventional decision-making approach in sports and its applications in business leadership, emphasizing the use of dat...
Today we dive into "The Hidden Costs of Efficient Systems," where Dave talks about the unintended consequences that can arise from the relentless pursuit of operational excellence. From Boeing's latest safety incidents to the broader implications of quality compromises, employee burnout, technology complications, and the loss of human connection, this episode uncovers the complexities behind efficiency initiatives.
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Today we dive into the future of Continuous Improvement (CI) over the next decade. Explore the evolving landscape of CI as it intersects with emerging technologies, the increasing costs of direct labor, and the continued push towards operational excellence. Dave talks about the pivotal role of human innovation, the challenges of data governance and integrity, and the balance between leveraging technology and maintaining the human t...
We dive into the concept of downtime across various businesses and talk about a structured approach to minimizing it, ensuring your organization's productivity and efficiency are always at their peak.
What You'll Learn:
- The multifaceted nature of downtime, whether in Lean Principles, labor, or machinery, and how each area presents unique challenges and opportunities.
- A clear, straightforward explanation of the 8 wastes in Lean...
We dive into mental health in the workplace and explore how Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies can play a crucial role in enhancing mental wellness. With a focus on empathetic leadership and effective communication, we reveal how CI is not just a tool for operational efficiency but a transformative approach to cultivating a supportive, resilient, and mentally healthy work environment.
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- The current stat...
In this episode of Everyday Business Problems, join your host, Dave Crysler, as he dives into the "Gold Standard" concept of "Zero Defects" in quality management. We take a closer look at why absolute perfection in operations – whether in product-based or service-oriented industries – might not always be the most feasible or beneficial approach.
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The Myth of Zero Defects: We start by exploring the traditional perspective on Ze...
Bringing you a series of clips from our most popular episodes based on downloads from 2022. We revisit Leveraging Project Management Resources with Angela Thurman, a solo episode from Dave Crysler on 5 Whys Root Cause Analysis for Manufacturing, and finally Helping business leaders find peace of mind with Deborah Coviello.
Bringing you a series of clips from our most popular episodes based on download from 2022. We revisit a solo episode from Dave Crysler on Process Mapping, Driving Growth through Systems, Leadership, and Culture with Steve Rice, and finally Lean Manufacturing with Sam Goebel.
Bruce Carnohan introduces us to his company Process Cleanup and invites me to join his live stream show. This episode is our conversation from that live stream where we dive into process strategy, execution, and delivery, implementing changes that impact your business, getting the results that we've designed for, and so much more!
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00:45 - Introduction
02:03 - Power of process around networking
05:15 - Strategy, E...
Greg McArthur introduces us to his CNC Machine Shop NTL Industries and shares the stories behind their Quality Management System. We dive into how their quality management system has impacted their growth, how the ISO Certification process has impacted their culture, making additional investments in tools that support their quality management system, and so much more!
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1:25 - What's a CNC Machine shop all about?
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Julian Roberts introduces us to his executive coaching business where he works with high-performing leaders, athletes and teams with extreme ambitions. Julian is a master at co-creating what may seem to others as impossible, unrealistic goals. We dive into inspiring stories from past clients, the learning loop and other techniques that build your resiliency muscle, setting yourself up a cycle of improvement, and so much more!
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