Quality Time Podcast: Empathy Meets Efficiency with April Thomas
September 30, 2025
Most Lean Six Sigma professionals don't start their careers as hospice social workers, but April Thomas did. She explains her grief-informed approach to change management and why psychological safety affects data quality. She also discusses how to recognize change fatigue and what riding a motorcycle taught her about continuous improvement. Yes, motorcycles and Lean Six Sigma. This conversation actually makes perfect sense.
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