Podcasts by Industry Iowa
A CIRAS podcast to help Iowa businesses and communities prosper and grow.
The Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) is part of the College of Engineering and the Office of Economic Development and Industry Relations (EDIR) at Iowa State University.
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Episode 58: Raj Agnihotri - Ivy Custom Education: Revolutionizing Executive Education from 2023-11-16T22:03:30
Dive into a world of innovation and corporate empowerment with Raj Agnihotri, Professor, Mary Warner Fellow, and Director of Ivy Sales Forum. On the latest episode of the Industry Iowa Podcast, ...
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Episode 57: Katie Anderson, Author "Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn" from 2023-10-02T17:41:54
Prepare for an eye-opening episode of the "Industry Iowa" podcast, presented by CIRAS, as host Steven Wilson sits down with the insightful author, Katie Anderson. In this engaging conv...
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Episode 56: Engineering Career Services - Kellie Olson from 2023-09-20T13:50:01
Tune in to the latest episode of the Industry Iowa Podcast as we dive into engineering career development with an industry expert!
Get ready to be inspired and informed as we sit down wi...
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Episode 55: 2023 ILC Kentucky Tour Highlights from 2023-08-07T18:35:03
🎧 Get ready for an inspiring episode on Industry Iowa Podcast! 🎙️
Join host Steven Wilson as he takes you on a journey through the recent ILC Kentucky Tour and W...
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Episode 54: Demystifying Digital Marketing: Unveiling its Essence, Strategy, and Importance from 2023-06-12T20:48:26
Join us in this episode as our guest, CIRAS Growth Team Project Manager Paul Gormley, helps us demystify the world of digital marketing and shed light on its fundamental aspects. We start by ans...
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Episode 52: The Impactful Practitioner: Using Lean and Six Sigma for Non-Profits and Sustainable Business from 2023-05-03T16:30:31
Brion Hurley, Iowa native, author, Lean and Six Sigma Instructor, and founder of Business Performance Improvement, starts off our discussion by challenging Lean and Six Sigma professionals to sh...
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Episode 53: Kyle Roed: The Role of Disruption and Innovation in HR from 2023-05-03T16:27:26
In this episode, Kyle Roed, VP of Global Human Resources for CPM Holdings and founder of Disrupt HR and Rebel Human Resources podcast, discusses his passion for studying human behavior and how i...
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Episode 51: Iowa Sustainable Business Forum Board Member, Russ O'Rourke from 2023-03-06T19:59:04
Zero waste is a comprehensive and holistic approach to waste reduction that strives to minimize the amount of materials sent to landfills or incinerators by prioritizing waste prevention, reduct...
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Episode 50: Workforce Predications for 2023 from 2023-02-06T20:05:37
Pam Lane, CIRAS leader for Human Capital and Workforce Strategy, joins us for this episode of Industry Iowa, where we talk about what's down the road for 2023 as it pertains to human resources a...
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Episode 49: Iowa Prison Industries from 2023-01-01T20:25:53
Reports indicate that Iowa's population has seen very little growth over the past 50 years and there is little to indicate that this will change any time in the near future. We also are se...
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Episode 48: The state of workforce with Amy Cell from 2022-11-04T20:38:30
Interested in learning more about the current state of the labor market and strategies on how to address it from an industry expert? Join host Steve with Amy Cell of Listen
Episode 47: ILC Annual Conference Keynote Speaker, Jake Wood from 2022-09-12T16:03:26
"Chaos can come in many forms and at various times, and for that very reason, we need leadership at all levels throughout an organization, which means that everybody must have some level of comp...
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Episode 46: ISU Engineering Capstone Projects from 2022-09-06T13:09:05
If you've been considering engaging ISU Engineering students for Capstone Projects, now is the time to reach out to Mayra Ramirez. What is a Capstone Project, you ask? In short, Capstone P...
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Episode 45: 2022 ILC Annual Conference Keynote, Mike Rayburn from 2022-08-04T21:18:59
On this episode of the Industry Iowa Podcast, musician, comedian, innovative entrepreneur, and Hall of Fame Speaker Mike Rayburn joins us to talk about his...
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Episode 44: Collaborative Research Projects, CIRAS Connects Iowa Companies and University Faculty from 2022-06-30T19:49:52
On this episode of Industry Iowa, my guest Brian Muff, helps us uncover another hidden jewel in the state of Iowa. For over 10 years as a CIRAS Project Manager and Technology Assi...
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Episode 43: Dr. Raj Agnihotri, Mary Warner Fellow and Director of the IVY Sales Forum from 2022-06-06T17:17:01
On May 17th the first-ever Ivy College of Business Sales Innovation Summit was held on the campus of Iowa State University. This event was the result of a partnership between the Ivy C...
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Episode 42: Mitch Matthews, Entrepreneur, Success Coach and Podcaster. from 2022-05-06T14:42:23
Steve Wilson and guest Mitch Matthews discuss how we are all salespeople. Mitch shares his zig-zag journey to how he became an entrepreneur, success coach, and podcaster. Learn more about Mitch'...
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Episode 41: Mike O'Donnell, CIRAS Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program Director from 2022-04-05T20:51:25
Every two years the Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS), conducts a needs assessment process to better understand the needs of manufacturers in Iowa. Join me on this episode...
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Episode 40: Iowa's Workforce Shortage- is there an answer? from 2022-02-28T16:53:45
According to the most recent quarterly survey conducted by the Iowa Business Council and reported on in a February 2022 article by the Listen
Episode 39: Bruce Hansen of the Iowa Area Development Group, IADG from 2022-02-01T18:48:25
Join host Steve Wilson for this entertaining and educational conversation with Bruce Hansen, V.P., Business Development for the Iowa Area Development Group(IA...
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Episode 38: Melissa Burant, CIRAS Supply Chain Project Manager from 2022-01-03T18:43:58
What started as a response to the pandemic has grown into a movement - a formal supplier scouting movement across the country. Listen in on our conversation with Melissa Burant, Supply Chain Pro...
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Episode 37: Jill Lippincott of the Iowa Economic Development Authority from 2021-12-02T16:10:13
Our guest on this episode of the Industry Iowa Podcast is Jill Lippincott of the Iowa Economic Development Authority. Jill has many roles at the IEDA...
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Episode 36: Supply Chain with Joseph Paris from 2021-10-28T20:01:27
Industry Iowa Host, Steve Wilson sits down with Joseph Paris. Joseph is a recognized thought leader on operational excellence; an international entrepreneur; a prolific writer; and a sough...
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Episode 35: Special Guest John "GUCCI" Foley, ILC Annual Conference Keynote Presenter from 2021-09-22T21:12:43
Join host Steve Wilson in great conversation with John Foley, one of Keynote Presenters for the upcoming ILC Annual Conference.
John Foley is a former Lead Solo Pilot of the Blue Angels, ...
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Episode 34: CIRAS Services Showcase, the Iowa Lean Consortium from 2021-08-31T15:06:24
Episode #34 Hear from Tracy Schuster , Program Director of the Iowa Lean Consortium (ILC).
The Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) was created in 1963 to improve the ...
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Episode 33: Organizational Culture – What Is It? And What Can I Do About It? from 2021-07-22T18:39:12
Episode #33 Hear from James Mayhew , America's Chief Culture Officer on how to build culture, improve communication and boost engagement.
The Center for Industrial Research and Ser...
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Episode 32: Troy Crow on Leaning into your ERP System from 2021-07-02T20:30:04
Episode #32 Hear from CIRAS Project Manager, Troy Crowe about Leaning into your ERP System.
The Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) was created in 1963 to improve the...
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Episode 31: ILC Mentoring Program – Part Two from 2020-12-22T16:34:29
Episode #31 is part two of our segment on the ILC Mentoring Program which is a members only benefit and is designed to enhance the professional experience and development of both mentors and men...
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Episode 30: Is The ILC Mentoring Program: Is It For Me? from 2020-12-14T13:55:12
If you google the term "mentoring" you'll see that there are over 379M options to choose from. Eventually you'd find what it means to be mentored or to be a mentor but through the ILC Radio Netw...
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Episode 29: Jamie Parker on Change Management in Our Unpredictable Climate from 2020-11-20T16:37:59
Join me as I talk with Jamie Parker of Process + Results Lean Leadership Development, on change management and what that looks like in today's unpredictable climate.
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Episode 8: Jeff Dahm: The ILC - It's Progress and Vision for Growth (2017) from 2020-10-29T11:15:44
Jeff's passion for the ILC and it's future shine through as he gives us additional insight into the vision of the Iowa Lean Consortium and the progress that has been made since its creation in 2...
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Episode 28: Jesse DePriest from 2020-10-28T20:59
Jessie DePriest, an Operational Excellence Coach at First National Bank in Omaha, NE and independent consultant joins me for this episode of the ILC Radio Network for a discussion on Process...
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Episode 27: Candice Frost from 2020-08-28T14:03:21
In any environment, personal or professional, trust is what we refer to as a “must have”. It’s even more critical when the times and conditions are uncertain, as they are today. Join me fo...
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Episode 26: Supply Chain Disruptions and What We Are Seeing from 2020-06-10T12:44
During the final episode of a three part series on the subject of COVID-19 and it’s impact on businesses across the state, Marc Schneider, CIRAS Project Manager and lead for our Industry Disaste...
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Episode 25: How to Protect Your Business During This Time of Uncertainty from 2020-06-08T13:34:40
During the second episode of a three part series on the subject of COVID-19 and its impact on businesses across the state, Marc Schneider, CIRAS Project Manager and lead for our Industry Disaste...
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Episode 24: What is CIRAS Doing to Help Iowa Businesses from 2020-06-08T13:32:18
My guest on this episode is Marc Schneider – CIRAS (Center for Industrial Research and Service) – COVID 19.
During the first episode of a three part series on the subject of COVID-19 and its...
Episode 23: Becky Halstead, Fundamental Leadership Truths, Part 2 from 2020-01-24T19:12:38
Join me for part two of my interview with Becky Halstead, retired Brigadier General, United States Army, and founder of leader consultancy company, STEADFAST Leadership. We will cover truths 3-5 fr...
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Episode 22: Becky Halstead - Fundamental Leadership Truths, Part 1 from 2020-01-16T13:07:03
Join me as I interview Becky Halstead, retired Brigadier General, United States Army, and founder of leader consultancy company, STEADFAST Leadership. In her recent book, "The First Person You Must...
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Episode #21: Drew Dudley - Day One Leadership from 2019-09-26T13:33:10
Join me for this fast paced, interactive, and value packed interview with Drew Dudley, Founder & Chief Catalyst of Day One Leadership, Internationally-Acclaimed Leadership Speaker and The Wall Stre...
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Episode 20: Jim Morgan - Lean Leadership Institute from 2019-09-25T16:10:25
Over the course of our discussion, Jim and I discuss such things as his role at LEI, what a Matched Pair Strategy is, practical steps to design quality into the development process and if you stick...
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Episode #19: Joseph Paris: Operational Excellence - State of Readiness from 2019-08-02T12:51:45
Our guest on this episode of the ILC Radio Network Podcast is Joseph Paris, a recognized thought leader on operational excellence; an international entrepreneur; a prolific writer; and a sought-aft...
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Episode # 18 - Tommy Chance- Lean Journey from 2019-05-16T14:20:14
Tommy Chance currently serves as a Continuous Improvement Expert with Danfoss Power Solutions where he has worked for over 21 years in various roles. Tommy shares from his many years of experience...
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Episode #17: Brion Hurley: Lean Six Sigma for Good from 2018-08-28T18:24:51
After a career of almost over 18 years at Rockwell Collins, with much of that time in the role of a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Brion Hurley founded Business Performance Improvement – an organizatio...
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Episode #16: Cory Kerndt - Everyone. Everyday. Go Beyond from 2018-08-09T14:37:16
Pella Corporation recently celebrated a milestone - 25 years of leveraging the Continuous Improvement Mindset to deliver results and develop people. Join me for an insightful discussion with Pella’...
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Episode #15: Tracey and Ernie Richardson- Solving the Engagement Equation from 2018-07-31T17:11:46
Listen in as Tracey and Ernie Richardson, co-founders of Teaching Lean Inc and co-authors of The Toyota Engagement Equation, give us a glimpse into their own “lean journey”, speak with us about the...
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Episode #14; Jim Benson & Tonianne DeMaria from 2018-05-22T14:27:53
Join me as I interview Jim Benson & Tonianne DeMaria from ModusCooperandi. We will talk about their book "Personal Kanban" and all things Lean.
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Episode #13 - Ellen Domb: Using Your Resources to Optimize Problem Solving from 2018-03-20T15:59:49
Join me as I speak with TRIZ expert Ellen Domb (www.trizpqrgroup) as she provides practical advice on using your resources (i.e. materials, information, energy, people) to optimize your problem sol...
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Jim Bowie - Lean Acres from 2018-02-12T12:46:56
Jim Bowie, dynamic Thought Leader, Speaker, and Author of "Lean Acres", joins me for what I know will be a great discussion on our shared belief that CPI (Continuous Performance Improvement) is int...
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Episode #11: Respect for People...The Harada Method - Norman Bodek from 2018-02-05T20:51:28
Everyone can set a life goal to be successful at work. Known to some as "Mr. Productivity", "Mr. Lean" and the "Godfather of Lean" teacher, author, consultant, speaker and founder of Productivity ...
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Episode #10: Lean Service Design, Sales and Marketing...a visit with Joe Dager. from 2017-10-27T15:30:59
To say that Joe is a practitioner of Lean is an understatement. With an extensive manufacturing background and now specializing in Service Design and Sales and Marketing, most of his recent work ha...
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Episode #9: Family and Friends Can Be Much Better Than Medicine...a discussion with Matt Garcia of Western Home Communities from 2017-10-13T16:07:47
The title of this episode came from a story that Matt shared about how he "got started" in the world of Lean and how the concept of respecting people was at the heart of it. ILC Board Member and We...
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Episode #7: Jamie Flinchbaugh - Build A Lean Leadership System from 2017-09-06T22:21:52
Jamie Flinchbaugh (www.jamieflinchbaugh.com) was my guest for Episode #7 of the ILC Radio Network Podcast. Jamie is an accomplished author, executive coach, consultant, and entrepreneur and has bee...
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Episode #6: Joseph Paris and Rick Hulse: State of Readiness & Operational Excellence - Taking CI to the Next Level from 2017-08-30T14:09:32
State of Readiness & Operational Excellence - Taking CI to the Next Level: An interview with Joseph Paris and Rick Hulse Are the current Lean and Six Sigma efforts sufficient to give companies a s...
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Episode #5: Tom Lawless: Lean Transformations - What Lean Is and Isn't from 2017-08-24T16:47:21
On this episode of the ILC Radio Network Podcast, my guest Tom Lawless, president of LeanTAC and partner at the Lean Enterprise Institute, shares his experiences with lean transformations and talks...
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Mark Graban: Practicing Lean, Lean Healthcare & Lean's Current State from 2017-07-26T02:58:54
Mark Graban, Author, Speaker and Consultant joined me for a very frank discussion on the current "state of lean" during which we discussed his recent Practicing Lean project, cultural constraints t...
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ILC - Teresa Hay McMahon from 2017-05-18T12:16:31
Interview with Teresa Hay McMahon, Executive Director of the Iowa Lean Consortium.
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