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GA 611 | The Role of Games in Continuous Improvement with Alexandra Suchman

GA 611 | The Role of Games in Continuous Improvement with Alexandra Suchman

Update: 2025-12-18
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This week’s guest is Alexandra Suchman. Ron and Alexandra discussed the concept of relational waste, playing games in continuous improvement, the role of personality differences, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.


In this episode you’ll learn: 



  • Alexandra’s favorite quote (2:33 )

  • Her background (3:21 )

  • Her thoughts on playing games in continuous improvement (5:39 )

  • All about relational waste (8:02 )

  • How personality differences factor in (10:56 )

  • A time when a game didn’t work out (17:10 )

  • Alexandra’s go-to games for those just getting started (18:51 )

  • Her advice for incorporating games (20:46 )


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GA 611 | The Role of Games in Continuous Improvement with Alexandra Suchman

GA 611 | The Role of Games in Continuous Improvement with Alexandra Suchman

Ron Pereira: Lean Thinker & Co-Founder of Gemba Academy