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Group Intelligence In Continuous Improvement

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What You’ll Learn:

In this episode, host Andy Olrich and guest Colleen Soppelsa discuss the importance of group intelligence in practical problem-solving. Colleen also highlights the significance of integrating behavioral mapping with technical problem-solving frameworks like A3 and DMAIC to achieve sustainable improvements. The discussion underscores the critical role of behavioral alignment in driving organizational success.


About the Guest:

Colleen Soppelsa began her career abroad, working in educational services in Japan and in consumer luxury goods in Italy, where she met her husband. Her journey in lean continuous improvement started in Purchasing at Toyota Engineering and Manufacturing North America in Erlanger, KY, supporting electronics assemblies and steel structures. In 2011, she transitioned into the Aerospace and Defense industry, holding performance improvement roles at GE Aerospace and L3Harris Technologies.

Over the course of her career, Colleen has facilitated teams in project management, kaizen, and strategy deployment. These experiences deepened her focus on organizational behavior and the transformative impact of trust, teamwork, and creativity in advanced engineering environments.


Links:


2025 Lean Solutions Summit


Click Here For Colleen's LinkedIn


Click Here To Access Colleen's Website

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Content provided by Patrick Adams. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Patrick Adams or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

What You’ll Learn:

In this episode, host Andy Olrich and guest Colleen Soppelsa discuss the importance of group intelligence in practical problem-solving. Colleen also highlights the significance of integrating behavioral mapping with technical problem-solving frameworks like A3 and DMAIC to achieve sustainable improvements. The discussion underscores the critical role of behavioral alignment in driving organizational success.


About the Guest:

Colleen Soppelsa began her career abroad, working in educational services in Japan and in consumer luxury goods in Italy, where she met her husband. Her journey in lean continuous improvement started in Purchasing at Toyota Engineering and Manufacturing North America in Erlanger, KY, supporting electronics assemblies and steel structures. In 2011, she transitioned into the Aerospace and Defense industry, holding performance improvement roles at GE Aerospace and L3Harris Technologies.

Over the course of her career, Colleen has facilitated teams in project management, kaizen, and strategy deployment. These experiences deepened her focus on organizational behavior and the transformative impact of trust, teamwork, and creativity in advanced engineering environments.


Links:


2025 Lean Solutions Summit


Click Here For Colleen's LinkedIn


Click Here To Access Colleen's Website

  continue reading

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