THE THROUGHPUT BLOG

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Josh McKain Josh McKain

Defining Meaningful KPIs

In this episode, I’m joined by Georgian Simion of NineTwelve to unpack what actually makes KPIs meaningful—and why most dashboards fail to drive action. We break down how to align metrics to strategy, focus on driver KPIs, and build systems that create accountability instead of noise.

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Problems Don’t Age Well

In this episode, guest host Chad Bareither talks with Lean expert Matthew Rassi about the mindset shift required to run toward problems instead of away from them. Matthew explains why problems don’t age well, why teams must broadcast issues early, and how leaders can build a culture of ownership, visibility, and continuous improvement.

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"Cost Savings" is Not a Dirty Word

In this episode, I sit down with transformation expert Chad Bareither to break down why “cost savings” isn’t a dirty word—and how leaders can reframe cash as fuel for reinvestment, growth, and healthier operations. We walk through real case studies that show how clarity of vision drives massive results.

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