The Keys to Process Improvement with Paul Vragel || Ep 391

Every business owner's dream is a culture where every member of the team is continuously improving. But that is never an accident. It's a culture. Our guest today is Paul Vragel, Founder of 4aBetterBusiness. His specialty is helping organizations implement processes where all members of the team are always seeking improvement and he helps create a safe space for that to happen. We will discuss how this is a practical thing that can be done in any size organization; even a two-person company!  Paul Vragel founded 4aBetterBusiness over 25 years ago and has deep experience leading process, technology, and cultural transformations in complex manufacturing businesses across multiple sectors (aerospace, automotive, and general industrial) both in the US and internationally.  Before founding 4aBetterBusiness, Mr. Vragel was in charge of new technology evaluation for the computer group at BP (formerly Amoco Corporation) and managed overseas ship construction for Amoco. He has a BSc from Webb Institute of Naval Architecture, and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He is a Lean Sigma Blackbelt, ISO 9001 lead auditor, and has done coursework in Group Dynamics. After listening to today's episode, check Paul's article, "5 Key Elements for Successful, Ongoing Digital Transformation - Put People and Process First!" to learn more about how to use employee engagement to achieve transformational results in productivity and growth.