Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast

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In this special keynote spotlight episode of Problem Solved, IISE’s Frank Reddy sits down with Dr. Mark Benden, researcher, inventor of nearly 30 patents, and longtime leader in ergonomics innovation. With more than four decades of experience across military service, industry, and academia, Dr. Benden has helped generate over $2.5 billion in economic impact through human-centered design and workplace innovation.

In this conversation, he shares:

Join us for this inside look at one of AEC’s keynote voices. And don’t miss Problem Solved LIVE on-site at AEC, where we’ll be capturing insights from innovators shaping the future of ergonomics.

Applied Ergonomics Conference sponsored by Applied Ergonomics Society
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Problem Solved Executive Producer: Elizabeth Grimes
Interested in contributing to the podcast or sponsoring an episode? Email egrimes@iise.org

In this special keynote spotlight episode of Problem Solved, IISE’s Frank Reddy sits down with Dr. Mark Benden, researcher, inventor of nearly 30 patents, and longtime leader in ergonomics innovation. With more than four decades of experience across military service, industry, and academia, Dr. Benden has helped generate over $2.5 billion in economic impact through human-centered design and workplace innovation.

In this conversation, he shares:

• How everyday frustration becomes invention
• Why “nuisance is the father of invention”
• How AI, motion capture, and wearables are transforming worker health
• The shift from injury response to real-time prevention
• And how to take ergonomic improvements from idea, to protection, to commercialization

Join us for this inside look at one of AEC’s keynote voices. And don’t miss Problem Solved LIVE on-site at AEC, where we’ll be capturing insights from innovators shaping the future of ergonomics.

Applied Ergonomics Conference sponsored by Applied Ergonomics Society
Learn more about The Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE)
Problem Solved on LinkedIn
Problem Solved on YouTube
Problem Solved on Instagram
Problem Solved on TikTok

Problem Solved Executive Producer: Elizabeth Grimes
Interested in contributing to the podcast or sponsoring an episode? Email egrimes@iise.org

HSPI QuickTakes Sessions

This episode of Problem Solved was recorded live at the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement (HSPI) Conference, straight from the Problem Solved LIVE booth!

Throughout the week, we spoke with healthcare engineers, executives, students, researchers, exhibitors, and improvement leaders about what’s shaping the future of healthcare systems.

You’ll hear:

· Why AI dominated this year’s conversations

· How improvement professionals are bridging technology and human factors

· Why mentorship and student engagement matter more than ever

· How cross-industry thinking (manufacturing, energy, data science) is influencing healthcare

· What attendees are taking back to their organizations immediately

· And what’s already in motion for HSPI next year

One theme was clear:
Technology is accelerating. But people - leadership, trust, change management, human-centered design - remain at the core.

If you couldn’t attend HSPI this year, this episode brings the conference floor to you.
If you were there, you might just hear your own voice!

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HSPI Conference sponsored by Society for Health Systems

Learn more about The Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE)
Problem Solved on LinkedIn
Problem Solved on YouTube
Problem Solved on Instagram
Problem Solved on TikTok

Problem Solved Executive Producer: Elizabeth Grimes
Interested in contributing to the podcast or sponsoring an episode? Email egrimes@iise.org