In this engaging episode of the KaiNexus Continuous Improvement Podcast, hostMark Graban welcomesGreg Jacobson, Co-Founder and CEO of KaiNexus, to discuss the much-anticipated KaiNexicon, the company's annual user conference. The conversation not only highlights the logistics and plans for the 2025 KaiNexicon but also dives into the essence of continuous improvement and the unique setup that makes this conference such a valuable experience.
Key Discussion Points
Introduction to KaiNexicon 2025: Greg Jacobson shares his enthusiasm for the ninth annual KaiNexicon, emphasizing the conference’s goals and its role as a vital gathering for KaiNexus users.
Reflections on 2024 and Forecasting for 2025: Greg talks about how closing out the previous year impacts a small team and shares optimism regarding the financial outlook for 2025.
Importance and Impact of KaiNexicon: The dialogue explores the significance of KaiNexicon, especially the cultural cross-pollination among industries that attend.
Continuous Improvement and Engagement: Both speakers discuss the structured feedback process used to enhance the conference each year, reflecting KaiNexus' commitment to improvement.
Unique Features of KaiNexicon: Key aspects such as the SpeedNexus session, as well as interactive opportunities available to users, are highlighted.
Product Sneak Peeks and Innovations: Greg shares his passion for product development and how Kinexicon serves as a platform to preview upcoming advancements.
Memorable Quotes:
Greg Jacobson: "When you start realizing that you’re not copying and pasting even within industry, you can get a really excellent manifestation of what should lean or continuous improvement look like in your organization."
Mark Graban: "It’s not the type of event where you sit there passively for the whole time. There are interactive sessions."
Greg Jacobson: "At the fundamental core, all businesses are based on revenue, expenses, and people."
Tune in next time for more insightful discussions on enhancing continuous improvement efforts.