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The Process Palooza Podcast
Incremental exploration of continuous improvement one episode at a time!
Every year, the excruciating wait for that season’s high-energy Process Palooza event takes its toll on continuous improvement enthusiasts everywhere!
To meet the demand, we are bringing The Process Palooza Podcast straight to your ears!
Each podcast season will focus on that year’s event theme, with one episode released each month leading right up to the in-person spectacular in August!
Episode 7: Insights from a Black Belt Instructor - Continuous Improvement from a Bird's Eye View
What makes Lean Six Sigma such a powerful methodology for improving processes and driving efficiency?
In this episode, we sit down with seasoned Black Belt instructor Jim Athon to uncover the real impact of these techniques.
We discuss the key principles, common challenges, and why mastering Lean Six Sigma is essential for organizations striving for excellence.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this conversation delivers expert insights you won’t want to miss!
Episode 8: Lean Six Sigma vs. AI: The Ultimate Webinar Showdown
In this episode, we discuss an exciting offering at UC San Diego's Office of Strategic Initiatives: a new webinar series to foster conversations about continuous improvement, artificial intelligence, and more.
Joining us is Laura De La Peña, who previews the upcoming webinar 'Lean Six Sigma vs. Artificial Intelligence.' We explore how Lean Six Sigma and AI can complement each other's strengths and weaknesses in process improvement.
You can join the April 24th webinar and get insights on how these methodologies can enhance efficiency and effectiveness in both academia and industry. Simply email osi@ucsd.edu to register.
- 00:00 Welcome to Process Palooza Podcast
- 01:03 Introducing Triton GPT and OSI's Role
- 02:20 Upcoming AI Essentials Webinar
- 03:44 Interview with Laura Dela Pena
- 05:25 Lean Six Sigma vs. AI: A Deep Dive
- 07:57 The Future of AI and Process Improvement
- 15:06 Triton GPT: Development and Training
- 24:31 Public Access and Benefits of Webinars
- 25:56 Conclusion and Upcoming Events
Episode 9: Optimizing, Transforming, Disrupting - A Process Palooza 2025 Preview
What do continuous improvement, Lean Six Sigma, and artificial intelligence have in common? They’re all converging at Process Palooza 2025—and this episode of The Process Palooza Podcast gives you a front-row preview!
Join host Todd Andersen for a lively look at what’s ahead for this year’s event, happening August 6–7 at UC San Diego. Special guests include Mojgan Amini, one of the event’s founders and a leader in LSS at UC San Diego, and Tina Austin, an AI expert, educator, and first-time speaker at the event. You’ll hear how continuous improvement mindsets are evolving with emerging technologies—and why this year’s theme of AI + CI is more relevant than ever.
Plus, UC San Diego CIO Vince Kellen invites you to join the Process Palooza movement!
Whether you're a returning Process Palooza fan or curious about attending for the first time, this episode delivers the insights—and inspiration—you need to make the most of PP25!