Episdoe 19: Yellow Belts, Big Results with Meredith Brody
In Episode 19 of Quality Time With MoreSteam, host Dan Swartwout is joined by Meredith Brody, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Principal Project Manager at Constellation, to discuss the impactful implementation of the Embedded Lean Practitioner Program.
Meredith shares her journey in designing and executing a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt program that aligns with organizational goals and delivers measurable results. From piloting the program and responding to feedback to tracking ROI and engaging stakeholders, Meredith offers practical advice for organizations aiming to kickstart or scale their Lean Six Sigma initiatives.
This episode covers strategies for embedding continuous improvement into organizational culture, leveraging simulations for better learning outcomes, and promoting the success of Yellow Belt training programs within the company. Whether you’re a leader, manager, or process improvement professional, Meredith’s firsthand insights and experiences will inspire you to achieve big results with Lean Six Sigma.
Tune in for valuable lessons, actionable tips, and an engaging discussion that highlights how process improvement training programs can drive real change.
In this episode, you will hear about:
1:28 - Meredith’s background
6:34 - The inception of the Embedded Lean Practitioner program
9:12 - Piloting the program
10:34 - Changes in the program over time
13:50 - Responding to feedback about the program
17:29 - Using simulations to enhance learning
23:32 - Communicating ROI to senior leadership and other stakeholders
26:10 - Promoting the program within the organization
28:31 - Why people participate in the program
31:28 - How Meredith uses Lean Six Sigma outside of work
33:55 - Working with MoreSteam
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Host • MoreSteam
Dan Swartwout is the host of Quality Time with MoreSteam. A lifelong Central Ohio resident, Dan is a double Buckeye. He earned both a BA and a law degree from The Ohio State University. Before joining MoreSteam, Dan had a long career as a host, comedian, and master of ceremonies. For 17 years, Dan was the studio audience host for the Ohio Lottery game show Cash Explosion. Dan was also the host of CBuzz, which was a collaboration between the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, WWCD 92.9, and the Columbus Dispatch. On CBuzz, Dan interviewed some of the most prominent entrepreneurs in Central Ohio. From 2002-2020, Dan toured the country as a standup comedian. Tracks from his comedy CD have been played over 5,000 times on Sirius/XM satellite radio. Now, Dan brings his experience and enthusiasm to Quality Time with MoreSteam -- it's business and fun, together.
Principal Project Manager • Constellation
Meredith Brody is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Principal Project Manager at Constellation. Meredith earned a BS in Finance from the University of Illinois and an MBA from Depaul.
