118. One System One Strategy at UMass

118. One System One Strategy at UMass

From The Lens by Catalysis

May 4, 2026 · 18 min

About this episode

Robin Ziko and Martin Pallotta discuss the importance of systemic thinking and integration at UMass.

Robin Ziko and Martin Pallotta, both Process Engineers with UMass in Massachusetts, are here to share about One System One Strategy. Systemic thinking is core to the Catalysis philosophy. There is much risk of waste when separate processes of a system do not work together. UMass has integrated system thinking throughout the organization.

People in this episode

Guests: Robin Ziko, Martin Pallotta

Topics covered

  • systemic thinking
  • process engineering
  • organizational integration
  • waste reduction
  • catalysis philosophy

Keywords

  • system thinking
  • process integration
  • waste management
  • education
  • engineering

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UMass

Places: Massachusetts

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