Bill Galvin has 6 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 2 narrators. The most-rated is Lean Analytics.

6 audiobooks
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Lean Sigma Mastery Collection

Summary

Six audiobooks in one. Every business wishes to provide an exceptional product to their customers. They want to be able to do this and meet their customers' needs, while also reducing costs to ensure profits stay as high as possible. But in many companies, there is a level of waste and inefficiency that shouldn’t be there. The result is a product that is of lower quality than the customer wants, more costs, and just more of a hassle for everyone involved. Lean Six Sigma is a process that can help to get all of this under control. When you learn how to follow this methodology, you will be able to implement it into your business in order to get the best of both worlds. You can provide the customer with a high-quality product that meets their needs while also keeping your costs, in the long term, to a minimum. This guidebook is going to discuss everything you need to know to get started with Lean Six Sigma. There are many different things to look over with this methodology, including: The basics of Six Sigma What is Six Sigma Why you should use this method in your business The importance of having employees certified with Six Sigma Some of the most common myths about Six Sigma and how to avoid them How to deploy Six Sigma The benefits of implementing this methodology in your business How to manage a Six Sigma team How to use this methodology in sales How to use Six Sigma to overcome any barriers that are in your business Some of the best software tools that work well with Six Sigma When you are ready to see what Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma can do for your business, and you want to reduce waste and inefficiencies while providing a high-quality product and meeting your customer's needs, make sure to check out this guidebook to help you get started.

©2019 Bill Galvin (P)2019 Bill Galvin

Author: Bill Galvin
Length: 9 hrs and 28 mins
Available on Audible
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Scrum: A Step-by-Step Guide to Managing Product Development

Summary

In the world of project management, it is easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of activities, tasks, and deadlines which need to be met. Often, it can tough to wrap your head around the various requirements and demands from both customers and project leaders. In addition, careful planning is essential in order to ensure successful outcomes without disregarding quality. Then, there are the various project stakeholders which all have a certain degree of influence on a project. If you think that sounds like a lot, you’re right. That is why being a project manager is one of the hardest jobs anyone can do. Also, you might find yourself consistently looking for the best ways to improve processes and streamline your daily tasks. This is why it is of the utmost importance for you to get the edge you need in the project management game. So, look no further. In this audiobook, Scrum: A Step-by-Step Guide to Managing Product Development, you will find everything you need in order to get started using Scrum, not just as a part of your project management endeavors, but also as a part of your daily business tasks. In this book, we will cover the following topics: The definition of Scrum The underlying philosophy of Scrum Getting started with your first sprint The sprint planning meeting The sprint retrospect meeting  The sprint review meeting The various artifacts of Scrum  The role of the Scrum Master Transitioning from a traditional project management methodology to Scrum  Best practices for Scrum A great, practical example on the use of Scrum and many other insights you want to be sure not to miss. Whether you’re a newbie to the world of project management or you’re a seasoned vet, you will find a plethora of useful advice that you won’t easily find anywhere else. You won’t have to go looking through multiple sources to find the relevant information you need. It’s all right here. Don’t delay. The longer you wait, the longer you will have to navigate the waters of project management without the compass that is Scrum. It is hard enough to get things done even when you have a clear idea of what you are doing. So, why not make things easier by using Scrum? You can avoid fear of change by embracing it. You can avoid delays by delivering early and often. And, most importantly, you can ensure customer satisfaction by involving your customers and stakeholders every step of the way. So, get started with Scrum today. Once you go Scrum, you won’t be able to go back!  

©2019 Bill Galvin (P)2019 Bill Galvin

Narrator: Sam Slydell
Author: Bill Galvin
Length: 1 hr and 35 mins
Available on Audible
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Lean Enterprise: A Step-By-Step Guide to Building a Lean Business Using 5s Methodologies, Kanban, & Six Sigma

Summary

Are you ready to learn how to cut down on some of the operating costs that you have to deal with? Are you ready to become more efficient, while still maintaining happy customers? There may be a wide variety of project management programs and tools out there, but none are going to be as effective, and do so well at helping you reach the goals above as the Lean system. This guidebook is going to take some time to look at the Lean system, and describe exactly what it can do to help your business see some improvements. We will also take a look at how to implement this system, how it can be used, and some of the other tools that go along well with Lean. Some of the other topics that we will discuss include: What is Lean and why it really matters for your company. How to create your own system that is Lean. How to set goals that work with the Lean system Steps to implement Lean and make it as simple as possible. Lean and production and how they work together Is it possible to use the Lean system to run my business more effectively? Kanban and how this method fits in well with the Lean system. The 5S’s, and how they can work together to get more done with Lean. Adding Six Sigma to the mix and how both of these methodologies will bring your business to the top. Many businesses have started to see the value in working with the Lean methodology. It has helped them to reduce their costs, increase efficiency, and get happier customers overall. When you are ready to learn more about Lean and how it can work for you, make sure to check out this guidebook to get started.

©2019 Bill Galvin (P)2019 Bill Galvin

Narrator: Sam Slydell
Author: Bill Galvin
Length: 1 hr and 23 mins
Available on Audible
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Kaizen for Small Business Startup: Applying the Kaizen Mindset to Your Startup Business and Management

Summary

Whether you are a new business owner or a seasoned entrepreneur, this audiobook is an excellent resource for establishing a unique and prolonged culture of Kaizen within your business processes. From creating a better work environment for all of your employees to reducing costs and maximizing revenue, Kaizen for Small Business Startup offers an array of information about maximizing process improvement efforts through the Kaizen philosophy. Besides, you will be given detailed accounts and industry examples for the precise ways that Kaizen can benefit your small business and startup. Given the notion that Kaizen is used across a variety of industries and sectors, your business will undoubtedly be enriched by employing Kaizen’s principles and strategies.  Even more, in the current digital age, where cyberspace is encroaching on industries all over the world, this audiobook details exactly how you can implement Kaizen’s principles using modern technology for enhanced communication, more efficient feedback, expediting the transfer of detailed information as well as a host of other pertinent uses.  Inside you will find the following:  The core principles of Kaizen and how you can use them to augment your small business startup ventures How technology can and should be used for implementing Kaizen into your business culture Why feedback and communal efforts toward the desired result are key How leading companies across the world have used Kaizen to their benefit and why it is useful for small business as well How to ensure that the Kaizen principles are beneficial to your business for a prolonged period rather than just the short-term

©2019 Bill Galvin (P)2019 Bill Galvin

Narrator: Sam Slydell
Author: Bill Galvin
Length: 1 hr and 43 mins
Available on Audible
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Lean Six Sigma: Step-by-Step Guide to Improve Quality and Eliminate Defects in Any Process

Summary

Every business wishes to provide an exceptional product to their customers. They want to be able to do this and meet their customers' needs, while also reducing costs to ensure profits stay as high as possible. But in many companies, there is a level of waste and inefficiency that shouldn’t be there. The result is a product that is of lower quality than the customer wants, more cost, and just more of a hassle for everyone involved. Lean Six Sigma is a process that can help to get all of this under control. When you learn how to follow this methodology, you will be able to implement it into your business in order to get the best of both worlds. You can provide the customer with a high-quality product that meets their needs while also keeping your costs, in the long term, to a minimum. This guidebook is going to discuss everything you need to know to get started with Lean Six Sigma. There are many different things to look over with this methodology including:  The basics of Six Sigma What is Six Sigma Why you should use this method in your business The importance of having employees certified with Six Sigma Some of the most common myths about Six Sigma and how to avoid them How to deploy Six Sigma The benefits of implementing this methodology in your business How to manage a Six Sigma team How to use this methodology in sales How to use Six Sigma to overcome any barriers that are in your business Some of the best software tools that work well with Six Sigma When you are ready to see what Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma can do for your business, and you want to reduce waste and inefficiencies while providing a high-quality product and meeting your customer's needs, make sure to check out Lean Six Sigma. This guidebook will help you get started.  

©2019 Bill Galvin (P)2019 Bill Galvin

Narrator: Sam Slydell
Author: Bill Galvin
Length: 1 hr and 28 mins
Available on Audible
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Lean Analytics

Summary

There are many different project management programs out there that you can choose to work with. But none are going to be as efficient as the Lean methodology. Lean allows you to make changes so that it fits your specific industry and business, and can help you reduce waste, improve customer satisfaction, and save money at the same time. This guidebook is going to take some time to look at the basics of Lean Analytics, one of the most important aspects of the Lean methodology. With Lean Analytics, you will spend some time watching your business and deciding what changes need to be made. With a combination of feedback from your customers and your employees, and your own observations, you will be able to make the changes that are necessary in no time. Some of the things that we will explore in this guidebook concerning Lean Analytics includes: How to deploy Lean in your own business. How to perform analytics of your work force. What Lean thinking can do to help entrepreneurs How to use analytic data to help with business intelligence in service management. Some of the tools that you can use for Lean manufacturing and how to make the most out of these tools. How to implement Lean analytics into your company successfully. How Lean Manufacturing can help even businesses in the public sector Easy things to do to make sure you see the best success with Lean There are so many things to enjoy about the Lean methodology, and lean analytics can help you to reach your goals, but setting up a program that works specifically for your needs. Make sure to check out this guidebook to learn more about Lean analytics and what it can do for you. 

©2019 Bill Galvin (P)2019 Bill Galvin

Narrator: Ted Ryan
Author: Bill Galvin
Length: 1 hr and 38 mins
Available on Audible