Graduate Certificate in Lean Office Lean Techniques
Published on June 28, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today we're talking with Dr. Jane Smith, an expert in Lean techniques and the instructor for our new course, "Graduate Certificate in Lean Office Lean Techniques." Dr. Smith, can you tell us what inspired you to create this course? GUEST: Absolutely, I've seen firsthand how Lean principles can transform workplaces, making them more efficient, productive, and enjoyable. I wanted to create a course that would provide students with a deep understanding of these techniques. HOST: That's fantastic. Could you share some current industry trends related to Lean techniques? GUEST: Sure, one trend is the increasing application of Lean in service industries, like healthcare and finance. Companies are realizing that Lean principles are not just for manufacturing. HOST: That's interesting. What challenges have you faced, or do you anticipate, in teaching this subject? GUEST: The main challenge is helping students unlearn traditional, often inefficient, business practices. But once they see the benefits of Lean, they're usually hooked. HOST: That's a common challenge in many areas of business education. Looking to the future, where do you see Lean techniques heading? GUEST: I believe Lean will continue to evolve, incorporating new technologies and ideas. But the core principles—respect for people, continuous improvement, and elimination of waste—will remain. HOST: It's exciting to think about the future of Lean. Thank you for sharing your insights, Dr. Smith. GUEST: My pleasure. I'm looking forward to sharing my passion for Lean with our students. HOST: And that's all for today's episode. Tune in next time as we continue exploring the world of business education.
