Lean By Design

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2029309/open_sms] Is it possible to build a culture of accountability without slipping into micromanagement? In this episode of Lean by Design, we dig into strategies for fostering responsibility and efficiency in high-stakes environments like biopharma. Explore how tools like Smartsheet can shift team dynamics from routine updates to meaningful, strategic conversations that drive real progress. We'll unpack practical steps for assigning tasks, setting clear expectations, and helping team members understand the broader impact of their contributions on complex projects. Automation is more than just a way to save time—it’s about empowering teams. Learn how Smartsheet’s automations can streamline workflows, cut down on manual tasks, and improve visibility across projects, making precision and timely execution the new norm in R&D. Whether you're in middle management or at the VP level, this episode offers actionable insights to transform team communication and productivity. Tune in to see how intentionality and efficiency can reshape work culture and lead to remarkable outcomes. For more insights and to assess your organization's excellence, check out our tailored scorecards: 1. R&D Operational Excellence Scorecard * Evaluate your R&D processes and uncover opportunities for improvement. R&D Operational Excellence Scorecard [https://sigma-rd-opex.scoreapp.com/] 2. Clinical Operations Operational Excellence Scorecard * Measure your clinical operations' effectiveness and identify growth areas. Clinical Operations Operational Excellence Scorecard [https://sigma-co-opex.scoreapp.com/] 3. Facility Readiness Scorecard * Assess your facility's readiness and discover strategic insights. Facility Readiness Scorecard [https://sigma-facility-readiness.scoreapp.com/] 4. Maintenance Efficiency Scorecard * Optimize your maintenance processes for peak efficiency. Maintenance Efficiency Scorecard [https://sigma-maint-efficiency.scoreapp.com/] Find all our links here! https://linktr.ee/sigmalabconsulting [https://linktr.ee/sigmalabconsulting] Want our thoughts on a specific topic? Looking to sponsor this podcast to continue to generate content?Or maybe you have an idea and want to be on our show. Reach out to leanbydesign@sigmalabconsulting.com [leanbydesign@sigmalabconsulting.com]

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2029309/open_sms] Struggling to secure team buy-in for Smartsheet adoption in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment? In this episode of Lean by Design, we explore the strategies that drive effective implementation in the intricate world of biopharma, where workflows are complex and evolving. Discover actionable insights to streamline processes, boost data transparency, and reduce administrative burdens, allowing teams to focus on what truly matters. This episode delves into the steps needed to build a Smartsheet setup that scales and continues delivering value. With experience across more than 10,000 tailored workflows, the discussion highlights practical strategies that extend beyond Smartsheet and can be applied to other software and hardware solutions in any organization. The focus is on fostering a culture of accountability and efficiency, ensuring that projects remain aligned with organizational growth. Tune in to uncover the transformative potential of Smartsheet and how it can drive meaningful improvements in daily operations within biopharma. For more insights and to assess your organization's excellence, check out our tailored scorecards: 1. R&D Operational Excellence Scorecard * Evaluate your R&D processes and uncover opportunities for improvement. R&D Operational Excellence Scorecard [https://sigma-rd-opex.scoreapp.com/] 2. Clinical Operations Operational Excellence Scorecard * Measure your clinical operations' effectiveness and identify growth areas. Clinical Operations Operational Excellence Scorecard [https://sigma-co-opex.scoreapp.com/] 3. Facility Readiness Scorecard * Assess your facility's readiness and discover strategic insights. Facility Readiness Scorecard [https://sigma-facility-readiness.scoreapp.com/] 4. Maintenance Efficiency Scorecard * Optimize your maintenance processes for peak efficiency. Maintenance Efficiency Scorecard [https://sigma-maint-efficiency.scoreapp.com/] Find all our links here! https://linktr.ee/sigmalabconsulting [https://linktr.ee/sigmalabconsulting] Want our thoughts on a specific topic? Looking to sponsor this podcast to continue to generate content?Or maybe you have an idea and want to be on our show. Reach out to leanbydesign@sigmalabconsulting.com [leanbydesign@sigmalabconsulting.com]

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2029309/open_sms] In this episode of Lean by Design, we’re joined by Lisa Bodell, CEO of FutureThink, to unpack a counterintuitive truth: complexity is innovation’s worst enemy. From her days in advertising to her role as a simplicity guru in biopharma, Lisa shares a journey fueled by one mission—cutting through the noise to make work... actually work. Together, we get real about the meeting marathons, inbox floods, and busyness obsession that cloud judgment and strangle creativity. Lisa doesn’t just talk big ideas—she's here with tools and strategies, inspired by a "Marie Kondo" for the workplace approach, focusing on "killing stupid rules" and decluttering processes to create real impact and boost morale. It's about balancing people, process, and technology to make every minute matter and every task count. And if you’re leading a team or growing a new company, here’s where it gets practical. Lisa shares her "You Me We" method to help leaders ditch ambiguity, clarify roles, and clear the path for true innovation. It’s time to go beyond the ping-pong tables and snack bars, finding purpose in work that drives the team forward. Find out more about Lisa and Future Think: * FutureThink https://www.futurethink.com/ [https://www.futurethink.com/]  * Lisa Bodell (Linkedin) https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-bodell-futurethink/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-bodell-futurethink/]  * Why Simple Wins (Amazon) https://a.co/d/dN6BEw3 [https://a.co/d/dN6BEw3]  * Kill the Company (Amazon) https://a.co/d/hunKBjU [https://a.co/d/hunKBjU]  For more insights and to assess your organization's excellence, check out our tailored scorecards: 1. R&D Operational Excellence Scorecard * Evaluate your R&D processes and uncover opportunities for improvement. R&D Operational Excellence Scorecard [https://sigma-rd-opex.scoreapp.com/] 2. Clinical Operations Operational Excellence Scorecard * Measure your clinical operations' effectiveness and identify growth areas. Clinical Operations Operational Excellence Scorecard [https://sigma-co-opex.scoreapp.com/] 3. Facility Readiness Scorecard * Assess your facility's readiness and discover strategic insights. Facility Readiness Scorecard [https://sigma-facility-readiness.scoreapp.com/] 4. Maintenance Efficiency Scorecard * Optimize your maintenance processes for peak efficiency. Maintenance Efficiency Scorecard [https://sigma-maint-efficiency.scoreapp.com/] Find all our links here! https://linktr.ee/sigmalabconsulting [https://linktr.ee/sigmalabconsulting] Want our thoughts on a specific topic? Looking to sponsor this podcast to continue to generate content?Or maybe you have an idea and want to be on our show. Reach out to leanbydesign@sigmalabconsulting.com [leanbydesign@sigmalabconsulting.com]

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2029309/open_sms] Ever wondered how continuous improvement can propel your organization's growth to new heights? In this episode of Lean by Design, host Oscar Gonzalez delves into innovative strategies drawn from recent projects. Discover how you can transform data into meaningful metrics that drive success and ensure everyone is aligned with clear, visible guidelines. Explore actionable tips for leveraging comprehensive checklists and team guidance to enhance workflow efficiency. Learn how making data-driven decisions can propel your organization forward and optimize team structures. By clearly defining roles and responsibilities, we show you how to streamline processes and enhance efficiency. Additionally, we discuss a significant miss in roles and responsibilities—aligning responsibilities with documents, reports, and other critical project tasks rather than defining roles with broadly sweeping, generic definitions. Gain clear guidance on the responsibilities for deliverables across a project to ensure accountability and clarity. Whether you're involved in project management, finance, or governance, this episode provides actionable insights to support your teams and ensure your organization runs smoothly and effectively. Tune in to Lean by Design for these valuable insights in the second part of our essential two-episode series! For more insights and to assess your organization's excellence, check out our tailored scorecards: 1. R&D Operational Excellence Scorecard * Evaluate your R&D processes and uncover opportunities for improvement. R&D Operational Excellence Scorecard [https://sigma-rd-opex.scoreapp.com/] 2. Clinical Operations Operational Excellence Scorecard * Measure your clinical operations' effectiveness and identify growth areas. Clinical Operations Operational Excellence Scorecard [https://sigma-co-opex.scoreapp.com/] 3. Facility Readiness Scorecard * Assess your facility's readiness and discover strategic insights. Facility Readiness Scorecard [https://sigma-facility-readiness.scoreapp.com/] 4. Maintenance Efficiency Scorecard * Optimize your maintenance processes for peak efficiency. Maintenance Efficiency Scorecard [https://sigma-maint-efficiency.scoreapp.com/] Find all our links here! https://linktr.ee/sigmalabconsulting [https://linktr.ee/sigmalabconsulting] Want our thoughts on a specific topic? Looking to sponsor this podcast to continue to generate content?Or maybe you have an idea and want to be on our show. Reach out to leanbydesign@sigmalabconsulting.com [leanbydesign@sigmalabconsulting.com]

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2029309/open_sms] Ever wondered how to supercharge your company's operations without expanding your team? In this episode of Lean by Design, host Oscar Gonzalez reveals innovative strategies from a recent project with a dynamic 100-person company. Discover how you can enhance workflow efficiency by reimagining and optimizing your existing data and documentation. Explore actionable tips for transforming digital assets like PowerPoint slides and governance documents into powerful tools that drive operational excellence. Learn how a human-centered design approach can break down departmental silos and create processes that benefit the entire organization. By engaging stakeholders across various departments, we show you how to streamline and implement impactful changes. Additionally, get introduced to our new assessments tailored for R&D, clinical operations, facility readiness, and manufacturing excellence. These assessments are crafted to elevate efficiency within the biopharma sector. Tune in for these valuable insights in the first part of our essential two-episode series! For more insights and to assess your organization's excellence, check out our tailored scorecards: 1. R&D Operational Excellence Scorecard * Evaluate your R&D processes and uncover opportunities for improvement. R&D Operational Excellence Scorecard [https://sigma-rd-opex.scoreapp.com/] 2. Clinical Operations Operational Excellence Scorecard * Measure your clinical operations' effectiveness and identify growth areas. Clinical Operations Operational Excellence Scorecard [https://sigma-co-opex.scoreapp.com/] 3. Facility Readiness Scorecard * Assess your facility's readiness and discover strategic insights. Facility Readiness Scorecard [https://sigma-facility-readiness.scoreapp.com/] 4. Maintenance Efficiency Scorecard * Optimize your maintenance processes for peak efficiency. Maintenance Efficiency Scorecard [https://sigma-maint-efficiency.scoreapp.com/] Find all our links here! https://linktr.ee/sigmalabconsulting [https://linktr.ee/sigmalabconsulting] Want our thoughts on a specific topic? Looking to sponsor this podcast to continue to generate content?Or maybe you have an idea and want to be on our show. Reach out to leanbydesign@sigmalabconsulting.com [leanbydesign@sigmalabconsulting.com]