Lean in Government Podcast
By: Alen Ganic
Language: en-us
Categories: Government
This podcast is dedicated to helping government employees and leaders learn and apply Lean philosophy and continuous improvement to make their organizations more efficient, transparent, and customer-focused.While Lean has been widely adopted in industries like manufacturing and healthcare, it remains underutilized in the public sector. My goal is to change that — one video, one process, and one improvement at a time.Whether you’re new to Lean or already practicing continuous improvement, this channel will help you bring Lean thinking to your agency, department, or community.
Episodes
Lean in Government | Episode 6 | Using Value Stream Mapping to Identify Bottlenecks and Problems
Dec 15, 2025In Episode 6 of the Lean in Government podcast, we focus on one of the most powerful Lean tools for understanding and improving processes: Value Stream Mapping.
Many organizations struggle with delays, rework, and frustration, not because people are the problem, but because the process is broken. In this episode, I explain how Value Stream Mapping helps you:
See the entire end-to-end processIdentify real bottlenecks and constraintsSeparate value-added work from wasteExpose hidden problems that slow teams downMake better decisions based on facts, not assumptionsThis episode is especially relevant for <...
Duration: 00:26:25Lean in Government | Episode 6 | Using Value Stream Mapping to Identify Bottlenecks and Problems
Dec 15, 2025In Episode 6 of the Lean in Government podcast, we focus on one of the most powerful Lean tools for understanding and improving processes: Value Stream Mapping.
Many organizations struggle with delays, rework, and frustration, not because people are the problem, but because the process is broken. In this episode, I explain how Value Stream Mapping helps you:
See the entire end-to-end processIdentify real bottlenecks and constraintsSeparate value-added work from wasteExpose hidden problems that slow teams downMake better decisions based on facts, not assumptionsThis episode is especially relevant for <...
Duration: 00:16:14Lean in Government Podcast | Episode 5 | How to Manage Visually with KPIs & Metrics
Dec 02, 2025n government work, we often rely on assumptions instead of facts. But Lean reminds us to lead with data. In this episode, I talk about how KPIs and visual metrics helped transform our operations — from event flow and parking ramp bottlenecks to revenue tracking, digital work orders, repair costs, customer complaints, and discrepancy reporting.
When data becomes visible, teams become aligned. Problems surface sooner. And improvement becomes part of our culture.
🎧 Listen to Episode 5 now — How Visual KPIs Transform Performance
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Duration: 00:16:14Lean in Government | Episode 4 | Developing People to Improve Process Flow
Nov 21, 2025Today, we’re talking about one of the most important principles in Lean — developing people. Not just improving processes, not just mapping flow, but actually helping our staff grow so they can solve problems and create better flow for the customer.
In government, process issues are usually people issues — not because staff don’t care, but because they were never trained, never coached, and never given a chance to improve their own work. When we develop people, everything else gets better: the flow, the customer experience, the culture, and the results.
Duration: 00:31:57Lean in Government | Episode 3 | Building Momentum in Government Teams
Nov 15, 2025In this episode, Alen Ganic shares practical ways leaders in government can build momentum and inspire their teams to embrace Lean thinking.
He explains how small wins, clear communication, and consistent leadership can turn hesitant teams into motivated problem-solvers.
Learn how to connect Lean to public service, celebrate progress, and keep improvement energy alive in your organization.
Lean in Government |Episode 2 | How Listening and Observation Drive Lean Success
Nov 07, 2025In this conversation, Alen Ganic discusses the challenges of navigating workplace uncertainty, particularly in understanding job responsibilities and processes. He emphasizes the importance of documenting workflows and clarifying communication to enhance efficiency and team leadership.
Duration: 00:30:02Episode 1: Why We Need Lean in the Public Sector
Nov 05, 2025In this inaugural episode of 'Lean in Government', Alen Ganic introduces the podcast's purpose, which is to explore the implementation and sustainability of lean practices within government settings.
Drawing from his extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, he discusses the unique challenges faced in government, such as motivation and the introduction of new philosophies.
Alen emphasizes the importance of individuals within government to drive change and shares his commitment to providing insights and stories from his lean journey.
Takeaways
Alen Ganic introduces the 'Lean in Government' podcast.
He...
Lean in Government | Episode 1 | Why We Need Lean in the Public Sector
Nov 03, 2025In this inaugural episode of 'Lean in Government', Alen Ganic introduces the podcast's purpose, which is to explore the implementation and sustainability of lean practices within government settings.
Drawing from his extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, he discusses the unique challenges faced in government, such as motivation and the introduction of new philosophies.
Alen emphasizes the importance of individuals within government to drive change and shares his commitment to providing insights and stories from his lean journey.
Takeaways
Alen Ganic introduces the 'Lean in Government' podcast.
He...