Process Palooza 2025
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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