Episode 19: Yellow Belts, Big Results with Meredith Brody
In Episode 19 of Quality Time With MoreSteam, host Dan Swartwout is joined by Meredith Brody, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Principal Project Manager at Constellation, to discuss the impactful implementation of the Embedded Lean Practitioner Program.
Meredith shares her journey in designing and executing a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt program that aligns with organizational goals and delivers measurable results. From piloting the program and responding to feedback to tracking ROI and engaging stakeholders, Meredith offers practical advice for organizations aiming to kickstart or scale their Lean Six Sigma initiatives.
This episode covers strategies for embedding continuous improvement into organizational culture, leveraging simulations for better learning outcomes, and promoting the success of Yellow Belt training programs within the company. Whether you’re a leader, manager, or process improvement professional, Meredith’s firsthand insights and experiences will inspire you to achieve big results with Lean Six Sigma.
Tune in for valuable lessons, actionable tips, and an engaging discussion that highlights how process improvement training programs can drive real change.
In this episode, you will hear about:
1:28 - Meredith’s background
6:34 - The inception of the Embedded Lean Practitioner program
9:12 - Piloting the program
10:34 - Changes in the program over time
13:50 - Responding to feedback about the program
17:29 - Using simulations to enhance learning
23:32 - Communicating ROI to senior leadership and other stakeholders
26:10 - Promoting the program within the organization
28:31 - Why people participate in the program
31:28 - How Meredith uses Lean Six Sigma outside of work
33:55 - Working with MoreSteam
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Host • MoreSteam
Dan Swartwout is the host of Quality Time with MoreSteam. A lifelong Central Ohio resident, Dan is a double Buckeye. He earned both a BA and a law degree from The Ohio State University. Before joining MoreSteam, Dan had a long career as a host, comedian, and master of ceremonies. For 17 years, Dan was the studio audience host for the Ohio Lottery game show Cash Explosion. Dan was also the host of CBuzz, which was a collaboration between the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, WWCD 92.9, and the Columbus Dispatch. On CBuzz, Dan interviewed some of the most prominent entrepreneurs in Central Ohio. From 2002-2020, Dan toured the country as a standup comedian. Tracks from his comedy CD have been played over 5,000 times on Sirius/XM satellite radio. Now, Dan brings his experience and enthusiasm to Quality Time with MoreSteam -- it's business and fun, together.
Manager, Commercial Business Solutions • Constellation Energy
Meredith Brody is a Manager of Commercial Business Solutions at Constellation, a Fortune 200 company. With over 22 years of experience in the competitive retail energy industry, Meredith has dedicated 18+ years to achieving operational excellence through process improvement. Her formal education in Finance, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels, provided her with a unique business perspective when she began her process improvement career as an Embedded Lean Practitioner. Meredith completed an internal and company-sponsored Six Sigma Black Belt certification program 16 years ago, transitioning into a full-time process improvement role. She holds a Bachelor of Finance degree from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and an MBA in Finance from DePaul University.
