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Archive of Past ShowsMarch 6, 2010 Author most recently of In Pursuit of Elegance (2009), and of the critically acclaimed The Elegant Solution (2006), which won the Shingo Research Prize for Excellence. A popular speaker, he lectures to corporations, governments, and universities around the world, and works confidentially with creative teams and senior leaders at a number of top Fortune-listed companies. He spent nearly a decade as a close adviser to Toyota, and his articles have appeared in national publications such as USA Today, Strategy+Business, and Quality Progress.  
February 27, 2010 Ronald L Docie, Sr.’s career in the world of inventions spans more than three decades. His own inventions are featured in Wal-Mart, Kmart and thousands of other outlets. As an agent for inventors, Mr. Docie has negotiated more than 50 licenses with companies like General Motors, and he’s an expert consultant to Johnson & Johnson on idea submission. He is also the president of Docie Development, LLC, an international company that provides services for inventors and corporations. 
Check out Ron's web site also! February 20, 2010  
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Topic: How group Health used Toyota Production system in the medical field. James Hereford is responsible for strategic oversight of technology, quality, human resources, and strategic planning. He has been instrumental in the development of Group Health's secure Web portals and oversaw the implementation of a comprehensive electronic medical record system. Hereford has been a key figure in the implementation of a Lean-based management and improvement system at Group Health, has been a leader in establishing collaborative approaches with organized labor, and leads the cross-functional Care Delivery value stream. Hereford holds bachelor's and master's degrees in mathematics from Montana State University and is a faculty member in the University of Washington's Master of Health Administration program. He also is a member of several local and national organizations and boards, including the Healthcare Value Leaders Network, the Center for Information Therapy, One Health Port, and the Greater Seattle YMCA, and is chair of the Washington State Health Care Authority Health Information Infrastructure Advisory Board. February 6, 2010
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