<p><a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/lssacademy/GA_611_Alexandra_Suchman_mixdown.mp3" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-737138 size-large" src="https://blog.gembaacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/alexsuchman-1024x683.jpg" alt="" width="680" height="454" srcset="https://blog.gembaacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/alexsuchman-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://blog.gembaacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/alexsuchman-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.gembaacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/alexsuchman-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.gembaacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/alexsuchman.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: left;">This week&#8217;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 <strong><a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/lssacademy/GA_611_Alexandra_Suchman_mixdown.mp3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a></strong>.</p> <h3><strong>In this episode you&#8217;ll learn: </strong></h3> <ul> <li>Alexandra&#8217;s favorite quote (2:33)</li> <li>Her background (3:21)</li> <li>Her thoughts on playing games in continuous improvement (5:39)</li> <li>All about relational waste (8:02)</li> <li>How personality differences factor in (10:56)</li> <li>A time when a game didn&#8217;t work out (17:10)</li> <li>Alexandra&#8217;s go-to games for those just getting started (18:51)</li> <li>Her advice for incorporating games (20:46)</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Podcast Resources</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong><a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/lssacademy/GA_611_Alexandra_Suchman_mixdown.mp3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3</a></strong></li> <li><strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrasuchman/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alexandra on LinkedIn</a></strong></li> <li><strong><a href="https://www.barometerxp.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Barometer XP</a></strong></li> </ul> <h3><strong>Get All the Latest News from Gemba Academy</strong></h3> <p>Our newsletter is a great way to receive updates on new courses, blog posts, and more. Sign up <strong><a href="https://www.gembaacademy.com/about/news" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a></strong>.</p> <h3><strong>What Do You Think?</strong></h3> <p>Have you ever played games in a continuous improvement setting? What kinds of games?</p>