Preview: Why Great CI Programs Don't Get Funded (and What to Do About It)

<p>Why do strong continuous improvement programs sometimes struggle to secure funding?</p><p>In this preview of an upcoming KaiNexus webinar, Mark Graban talks with presenter Jeff Roussel, Chief Revenue Officer at KaiNexus, about a common problem: CI leaders often describe operational challenges in language that does not connect with the priorities executives are prepared to fund.</p><p>Jeff explains why continuous improvement should be positioned not merely as a way to manage projects or count ideas, but as a <strong>business outcome engine</strong> that supports the organization’s mission and strategic goals.</p><p>They also discuss:</p><ul><li>Why CI programs can be valuable yet still fail to gain executive support</li><li>How to translate improvement needs into organizational priorities</li><li>Connecting CI work to safety, quality, customer satisfaction, engagement, and financial results</li><li>Practical ways to reframe the case for investment</li></ul><p>The full webinar, <strong>“Why Great CI Programs Don’t Get Funded—and What to Do About It,”</strong> will be presented live on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern.</p><p>Register or watch the recording afterward at <strong>https://info.kainexus.com/jeff-roussel-continuous-improvement-funding-webinar</strong></p>