सर्वश्रेष्ठ Continuous Improvement पॉडकास्टस (2025)

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Webinar: Unlock the Power of Leadership: The Electrolux Manufacturing System (EMS) Way 1:03:36

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Webinar page with video, slides, and more What makes a Lean transformation last not just a few years, but two decades? At Electrolux, the answer wasn’t more tools, more training, or more Kaizen events. The breakthrough came when the company realized that leadership behaviors — not Lean mechanics — were the deciding factor in whether improvement stu…

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60| Bounce Back From a Faceplant: How to Flip the Script on Failure [with Melisa Buie and Keeley Hurley] 41:56

24h ago41:56

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Enter for your chance to a win a copy of "Faceplant: FREE Yourself from Failure’s Funk" - http://ChainOfLearning.com/60 We all know that moment where something falls apart. A project slips. A conversation goes sideways. The promotion doesn’t happen. We call it “failure,” but it’s often not the mistake itself that stops us. It’s the fear, the funk, …

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Quality Words from Dr. Deming: Cease Dependency on Inspection 23:03

2d ago23:03

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Explore the meaning behind Dr. W. Edwards Deming's third point for management: Cease dependence on inspection to achieve quality. Eliminate the need for inspection on a mass basis by building quality into the product in the first place.द्वारा Endeavor Business Media

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Business Process Mapping to Scale your Business with Joe Bockerstette 25:08

22d ago25:08

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द्वारा Rick Heyland

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Adopt the New Philosophy: The Second of Dr. Deming's 14 Points for Management 22:44

10d ago22:44

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Delve into the meaning behind Dr. Deming's second of 14 points for management transformation. Learn why it is meant as a wake-up call for management unwilling to change their culture, systems and how they treat their people.द्वारा Endeavor Business Media

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Unlock the Power of Leadership: Inside the Electrolux Manufacturing System (EMS) with Sandro Casagrande 8:27

13d ago8:27

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In this preview episode, Mark Graban talks with Sandro Casagrande of Electrolux about the upcoming KaiNexus webinar: “Unlock the Power of Leadership: The Electrolux Manufacturing System (EMS) Way.” Register for the full webinar (Dec 10, 1 pm ET): https://info.kainexus.com/unlock-the-power-of-leadership-the-electrolux-management-system-ems-way/webin…

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59| Get Better at Getting Better: Leveraging AI to Elevate Human Learning [with Nathen Harvey] 49:27

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AI is everywhere. And its use and capabilities are accelerating every day. But is AI actually helping us get better at getting better? Or is it just amplifying the friction, bottlenecks, and complexity that already exists in our workflows and processes? In this episode, Nathen Harvey, leader of the DORA Research team at Google, explores how AI is r…

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Create Constancy of Purpose: The First of Dr. Deming's 14 Points for Management 22:22

17d ago22:22

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Explore the meaning behind "constancy of purpose," the first of Dr. Deming's 14 points for management transformation and learn why it is important to team-based continuous improvement.द्वारा Endeavor Business Media

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Why Dr. Deming and Why Today? 26:21

23d ago26:21

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Delve into the teachings of Dr. W. Edwards Deming, statistician, management consultant and often referred to as the father of the quality movement.द्वारा Endeavor Business Media

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58| People First: Why Leaders Get It Backwards with Lean and Operational Excellence 20:23

29d ago20:23

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Apply for the May 2026 Japan Leadership Experience—https://kbjanderson.com/japantrip/ Where is your primary focus as a leader, change practitioner, or organization? Getting business results? Improving processes? Or developing people? What if the real key to lasting business success isn’t found in metrics or milestones—but in how you create a cultur…

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Key Factors that Accelerate or Impede Organizational Advancement: Summary 22:13

1M ago22:13

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Podcast hosts John Dyer and Dr. Mohamed Saleh reflect on their favorite discussion topics from past episodes and highlight the No. 1 driver of organizational change.द्वारा Endeavor Business Media

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57| How GE CEO Larry Culp Leads with Lean to Build a Culture of Continuous Improvement (BONUS) 40:43

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What does it really take to become lean—not just do lean? This is the secret to transformational lean leadership that Larry Culp, CEO of GE and GE Aerospace shared with me on stage three years ago. In this special bonus episode, I want to share his insights and wisdom about leadership and lean culture with you. This bonus episode marks two mileston…

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How Union or Non-Union Environments Help or Hurt Organizational Change 22:44

1M ago22:44

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Delve into three types of workplace structures—non-union, cooperative union and non-cooperative (or blocking) union—and learn the benefits or early engagement and collaboration.द्वारा Endeavor Business Media

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Does the Age of Your Organization Shape Organizational Success? 22:17

1M ago22:17

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Organizations don’t just age chronologically—they build layers of belief systems, rituals, unspoken norms, and hardened habits. And as the years pass, change becomes more of a cultural excavation than a simple upgrade. Tune in and discover how to transform age into wisdom—not weight.द्वारा Endeavor Business Media

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56| Slow Down to Speed Up: The Power of the Pause to Accelerate Continuous Learning 24:30

1M ago24:30

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How often do you find yourself racing from meeting to meeting, rushing through tasks, or filling every silence with your own voice? In our doing-oriented culture, pausing feels uncomfortable—even counterproductive. Yet left unchecked, our instinct for action and answers can limit learning, development, and innovation. In this episode, I explore the…

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An example of Radical Candor, Radical ownership and Strategic Listening 11:41

1M ago11:41

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द्वारा Rick Heyland

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Does Size of the Organization Matter? (Part 2) 23:50

1M ago23:50

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From family-run operations to enterprises the size of the Titanic, delve into how size can either accelerate progress or stall it completely. Part 2 of a two-part series.द्वारा Endeavor Business Media

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Does the Size of the Organization Matter? (Part 1) 22:59

1M ago22:59

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Learn how organizational size fundamentally shapes the transformation journey—from complexity and communication to culture and pace. First of a two-part series.द्वारा Endeavor Business Media

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How UMass Memorial Health Built a Culture of Continuous Improvement 10:22

2M ago10:22

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The blog post This blog summarizes key insights from a comprehensive whitepaper detailing UMass Memorial Health's remarkable transformation journey. When Dr. Eric Dickson stepped into the CEO role at UMass Memorial Health (UMMH) in 2013, he inherited what most would consider an impossible situation. The healthcare system was hemorrhaging money with…

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Leadership Characteristics Summary 1-10 22:39

2M ago22:39

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Assess your own leadership DNA against these 10 leadership characteristics.द्वारा Endeavor Business Media

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Leadership Characteristic 10 (Part 2): Coaching and Developing Others 25:03

2M ago25:03

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Dive into the practical side of coaching: five powerful vehicles leaders can use to shift from a directive, command-based mindset to one rooted in growth, development, and shared success.द्वारा Endeavor Business Media

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Ask Us Anything: Habits, Leadership, and What’s Next at KaiNexus 29:42

2M ago29:42

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In this special “Ask Us Anything” episode, Mark Graban and KaiNexus CEO Greg Jacobson answer listener-submitted questions and share candid thoughts on: 🔁 The five habit cues (and how to use them for lasting change) 📚 Books that shape how leaders think and grow—including new takes on familiar topics 🔍 What it really means when a measure becomes a ta…

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Leadership Characteristic 10 (Part 1): Coaching and Developing Others 22:48

2M ago22:48

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Explore the real purpose of leadership: coaching and developing others. Unpack how traditional hierarchies reward comparison and control, while true leadership multiplies capability and distributes power.द्वारा Endeavor Business Media

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Achieving great results and a great place to work 12:11

2M ago12:11

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Can you achieve great results and a culture where people enjoy the workplace? Yes, through monitoring two specific HR KPI's. 1. The right retention levels 2. Employee Engagement (culture) surveys.द्वारा Rick Heyland

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Leadership Characteristic 9: Problem Solver with Resilience and Adaptability 21:40

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Whether you’re leading a transformation or supporting a team through daily challenges, these three interwoven traits define whether you thrive—or just survive.द्वारा Endeavor Business Media

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55| Adopt the Mentor Mindset: How to Motivate, Guide, and Develop the Next Generation [with David Yeager] 53:29

2M ago53:29

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Enter to Win a Copy of David Yeager's book "10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People" - Register to win before October 24th at 11:45pm Pacific: http://chainoflearning.com/55 How do you motivate, coach, or lead someone younger—without sounding critical, nagging, or controlling? We’ve all heard the stereotypes: “Young people don’t care.” “The…

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Leadership Characteristic 8: Empathy For Others 22:31

2M ago22:31

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Explore the critical differences between sympathy and empathy and why the latter is essential for meaningful leadership.द्वारा Endeavor Business Media

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Real word examples using improved Team decision making and AI 13:38

2M ago13:38

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1. How effective leaders make decisions 2. Using checklists and AI for detailed weekly recommendations for each site to improve performance.द्वारा Rick Heyland

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Leadership Characteristic 7: Effective Decision Making 25:20

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Delve into the delicate balance between waiting for enough information to make a sound decision versus falling into paralysis by analysis. Understand the art of determining: What is the minimum amount of information I need to make a decision?द्वारा Endeavor Business Media

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Leadership Characteristic 6 (Part 2): Strategic Thinker with a System Perspective 23:17

2M ago23:17

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Dive into the biggest roadblocks that hinder true systems thinking, including prioritizing short-term wins over long-term vision, creating a fire-fighting culture and avoid risk to the extreme.द्वारा Endeavor Business Media

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Leadership Characteristic 6 (Part 1): Strategic Thinker with a System Perspective 23:30

2M ago23:30

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द्वारा Endeavor Business Media

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Enhance your Most Important Asset for Max Productivity 17:14

2M ago17:14

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Self renewal is the best time management strategyद्वारा Rick Heyland

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Leadership Characteristic 5: Seeing the Vision and Having Clarity 23:14

2M ago23:14

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द्वारा Endeavor Business Media

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Leadership Characteristic 4: Continuous Learning and Self Development 19:17

2M ago19:17

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Explore the mindset shifts required for effective leadership, including fostering open-mindedness, a growth mindset, self-awareness, adaptability, humility, and a commitment to lifelong learning. Learn how these qualities become a litmus test for determining who’s truly “all in” on transformation.द्वारा Endeavor Business Media

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54| Build Influence and Get Buy-in: Elevating the Positioning, ROI, and Value of Lean and Continuous Improvement [with Betsy Jordyn] (BONUS) 1:00:45

2M ago1:00:45

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What do people in other functions at your organization think lean is all about? For many—in HR, OD, Finance, or operations—the answer is simple: process improvement, efficiency, waste elimination. And while those are pieces of the puzzle, they miss the bigger picture. Too often, continuous improvement and operational excellence teams get pigeonhole…

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Leveraging Psychology for Effective Behavioral Change with Process Gemba Walks [Webinar Recording] 59:43

2M ago59:43

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In this KaiNexus Continuous Improvement webinar, Mark Graban (author, speaker, consultant, and Senior Advisor at KaiNexus) is joined by Tracy O’Rourke (Lean consultant, coach, and co-author of The Problem-Solver’s Toolkit) for a powerful session on:“Leveraging Psychology for Effective Behavioral Change with Process Gemba Walks.”Get slides and moreG…

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53| Rediscover Ikigai: What it Really Means for Your Leadership and Life Purpose [with Nicolas Kemp] 45:54

2M ago45:54

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Ikigai is one of the hottest buzzwords in leadership and personal development. But what does ikigai really mean? When you think of ikigai, what do you envision? Is it the popular Venn diagram that claims to help you find your purpose by identifying “the sweet spot” where what you love, what you’re good at, what the world needs, and what you can be …

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Respect for People, Leadership Characteristic 3 for Driving Sustainable Change 22:10

2M ago22:10

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Respect for people isn’t a slogan—it’s a leadership condition. Tune in to discover why it’s time to flip the script and treat respect for people as the root of transformation.द्वारा Endeavor Business Media

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Gemba-Focused Leader—The Second Leadership Characteristic for Lasting Change 22:37

2M ago22:37

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Learn how engaging with your team at the gemba, or where the work happens—and with the right mindset—builds trust, amplifies decision-making and creates psychological safety.द्वारा Endeavor Business Media

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Selfless Leader—The First Leadership Characteristic for Meaningful Change 22:16

3M ago22:16

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Explore how true leaders adopt a team-over-self mindset, embody humility and prioritize removing obstacles for their teams.द्वारा Endeavor Business Media

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Crafting a Comprehensive Training Roadmap 19:26

3M ago19:26

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Explore how to create a training roadmap that drives genuine lean leadership and avoids the pitfalls of empty certification. Learn the dangers of taking a cookie-cutter approach.द्वारा Endeavor Business Media

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Designing an Impactful Training Experience 24:14

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Explore how to craft training experiences that don’t just deliver knowledge but ensure it is gained, transferred, and retained. Review dynamic approaches like simulations, on-the-job training, breakouts, and role-playing.द्वारा Endeavor Business Media

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Building Lasting Capabilities through Effective Training: The Do’s and Don’ts 24:43

3M ago24:43

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Explore the difference between training that sparks meaningful improvement and training that falls flat. Learn about the most effective approaches—like hands-on simulations and engaging adult learners through active participation—versus the common pitfalls of overloading with theory or skipping leadership involvement.…

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Webinar Preview: Leveraging Psychology for Effective Behavioral Change with Process Gemba Walks 16:04

3M ago16:04

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Registration link To be presented Sept 30 at 5 pm ET by Tracy O'Rourke. Do you have a painful process, but people don’t seem to want to embrace change to improve it? Does it seem that people are comfortable with the status quo? One of the most powerful Change Management tools you have is…Gemba Walks! Tracy O’Rourke Co-Author "The Problem-Solver's T…

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52| What You Love About Lean and Operational Excellence - And Your #1 Frustration: Executive Buy-In 26:31

3M ago26:31

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What’s the #1 frustration most lean and continuous improvement practitioners face? It's something that I bet you've felt too, no matter how passionate you are about the work, no matter what you call it: lean, agile, continuous improvement, operational excellence, or DevOps... Too often, we struggle to clearly explain what we actually do as CI chang…

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Battling Innovation Fatigue: When the Push for Progress Takes Its Toll 23:31

3M ago23:31

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Dive into what happens when the push for progress becomes a burden rather than a boost. How do you keep your people engaged and inspired when they’ve been burned before, or when they’re simply recovering from the last big change?द्वारा Endeavor Business Media

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Balancing "Best Practice" & "Employee Ownership" for Max Performance 16:52

3M ago16:52

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द्वारा Rick Heyland

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Loss of Control: How to Steer When Change Takes the Helm 22:32

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Dive into one of the most challenging dynamics of organizational change and leadership change resistance: navigating the loss of control during times of change. As leaders shift from the familiar role of the “firefighter hero” to empowering their teams as the true heroes, they face a profound identity shift. How do we retire that hero’s cap and ele…

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Resistance to Change: Unpacking the Psychology Behind Change Aversion 23:10

3M ago23:10

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Explore the psychological and emotional drivers behind this resistance, and learn how leaders can recognize these barriers and implement strategies to transform resistance into acceptance, turning potential roadblocks into opportunities for innovation and improvement.द्वारा Endeavor Business Media

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Flattening the Pyramid: Transforming Hierarchies into Horizontal Structures 21:44

3M ago21:44

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Traditional vertical hierarchies often stifle communication, slow decision-making and create barriers to innovation. Shifting to a horizontal, decentralized structure can break down these barriers and foster a culture of open, two-way communication. Explore strategies for leaders looking to implement horizontal communication channels in their organ…

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