In Episode 38, AJ Hobbs and I discuss the multiple ways an belt can add value to an organization. During our conversation we discuss the advantages of becoming a generalist when it comes to improvement. We can appreciate that there are two sides to this coin, generalizing vs. specializing. We do tip our hats to the specialists, but we don't necessarily nerd out about that. Instead we dive deep on becoming an Improvement Nerd Generalist, while discussing what it is like to go to grad school during a crisis.
We also take a walk down memory lane, as we reflect on attending the Health Systems Process Improvement (HSPI) Conference we attended in February 2020. Be sure to check out HSPI's many professional development services, and consider attending the HSPI 2021 Conference occurring this February (https://www.iise.org/HSPI)
AJ Hobbs is an industrial engineer (B.S. Clemson University, M.S. Purdue University) and current MBA student at Goizueta Business School. AJ has worked in operational improvement consulting with healthcare and airline clients. She enjoys college football, Vinyasa yoga, true crime podcasts, and a good dinner party. AJ lives in Atlanta, GA with her goldendoodle puppy, John Prine, and will remain in Atlanta after graduation to join Bain & Company as a strategy consultant.
To connect with AJ Hobbs, please reach out to her by LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/amandajanehobbs.
Bonus Episode - More on Leadership Speech Acts with Mary Andrawis
Episode 40 - Leadership Speech Acts with Mary Andrawis of Serafina Health Strategy
Episode 39 - Hire By Design with Jodi Brandstetter
Episode 37 - Nerding Out About Process Mapping with Craig Willis of Skore
Episode 36 - Nerding Out About Wabi Sabi with Mindi Epstein
Episode 35 - Designing Your Career with Marla Holdread
Episode 34 - Nerding Out About the Best Places to Work with Angie Redmon
Episode 33 - Nerding Out About Servant Leadership with Tom Crea
Episode 32 - Nerding Out About Streaking with Jami and Jeffery Downs
Episode 31 - Nerding Out About Design Thinking and Agile with Sheena Birt
Episode 31 Teaser - Design Thinking in an Agile Way
Episode 30 - Nerding Out About Culture in the Workplace with Mike Bensi
Bonus Episode - Nerding Out About Becoming a Black Belt with Laura Pullen McMichael
Episode 29 - Nerding Out About Extreme Ownership with Amy Woodall
Episode 28 - Nerding Out About Healing Healthcare with Sarah Harker
Episode 27 - Nerding Out About Authentic Connections with LindsayTjepkema
Episode 26 - Nerding Out About Wellness with Erica Ballard
Episode 25 - Nerding Out About Culture with Jeff Veyera
Episode 24 - Nerding Out About Innovation with Lori Lovens
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