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This week's guest is Alen Ganic. Ron and Alen, a Senior Lean and Six Sigma Coach at Gemba Academy, discussed the definitions of flow efficiency and resource efficiency, what differentiates them, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn:  Alen's favorite quote (2:29) His background (4:02) What Alen means by "flow" (6:46) The definition of Flow Efficiency and Resource Efficiency (9:24) A paint booth example (16:17) The key things that differentiate Flow Efficiency and Resource Efficiency (19:30) Advice for someone who is just getting started (26:09) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Alen on LinkedIn GA 067 | Lean Dentistry with Dr. Sami Bahri, DDS GA 521 | Celebrating Quick Wins with Alen Ganic Get All the Latest News from Gemba Academy Our newsletter is a great way to receive updates on new courses, blog posts, and more. Sign up here. What Do You Think? Which one should be prioritized, flow efficiency or resource efficiency?

This week's guest is Ron Pereira. Ron introduced the Gemba Academy School of Leadership and shared the audio from some of this exciting new content. Be sure to check the show notes to watch the video versions. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn:  Change Management (1:49) Leading Teams (7:58) Adaptive Leadership (14:57) Facilitation (21:15) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 What Is Change Management? What Is a High-Performance Team? Getting Started with Adaptive Leadership  What Is Facilitation? Get All the Latest News from Gemba Academy Our newsletter is a great way to receive updates on new courses, blog posts, and more. Sign up here. What Do You Think? Which of these four leadership concepts resonates with you the most?

This week's guest is Clint West. Clint "turned the tables" this week by interviewing our host, Ron Pereira instead. Together they covered everything from lean in the office, to DMAIC, resistance, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn:  The quote Clint likes (6:35) His background (7:26) The "calmness" at certain facilities (15:38) Dealing with resistance (21:05) A story about Clint's family (25:08) What Ron has seen about eliminating waste in an office environment (26:27) Ron's pet peeve regarding DMAIC (33:22) About our Gemba Academy teleprompter evolution (39:57) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Clint on LinkedIn Get All the Latest News from Gemba AcademyOur newsletter is a great way to receive updates on new courses, blog posts, and more. Sign up here. What Do You Think?What is one of your lean "pet peeves"?

This week's guest is Sam Morgan. Ron and Sam discussed Sam's journey with live coaching, including who he typically works with and what these sessions look like. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn:  The quote Sam loves (3:04) His background (4:31) How he started doing live coaching (5:34) Who his clients are (9:50) What one of these sessions looks like (10:33) What Ron is working on at Gemba Academy (15:10) An experiment Ron could run on this obstacle (18:37) Sam's plan for the future (26:40) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 The Practice by Seth Godin GA 461 | Scientific Thinking and Confidence with Sam Morgan GA 477 | Building a Diverse Continuous Improvement Community with Sam Morgan and Andres Alamillo Sam on LinkedIn Illuminate Coach Get All the Latest News from Gemba Academy Our newsletter is a great way to receive updates on new courses, blog posts, and more. Sign up here. What Do You Think? Share what your experience with lean coaching has been like.

This week's guest is Ron Pereira. Ron explained what we've been up to as a company this year, including our Live Instructor training, and some of the new courses we've released. We also shared some of the audio from these exciting new videos. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn:  About our Live Instructor offerings (0:41) An overview of Change Management (4:27) An overview of Facilitation (10:47) An overview of Qualify Function Deployment (16:04) Ron's shoutout to the Gemba Academy Content Development Team (22:42) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 What Is Change Management? Video What Is Facilitation? Video What Is QFD Quality Function Deployment? Video Get All the Latest News from Gemba Academy Our newsletter is a great way to receive updates on new courses, blog posts, and more. Sign up here. What Do You Think? What did you accomplish in 2023?

In a recent podcast, host Jamie Flinchbaugh sat down with guest Ron Pereira to explore various facets of leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving. The conversation kicked off with the two discussing the communication challenges faced by remote teams that include both introverted and extroverted members. Ron emphasized the role of digital tools like Miro boards in fostering interactive collaboration, a point that resonated with Jamie's experiences. Transitioning from technology to team dynamics, Ron spoke candidly about his own journey as a co-founder. He explained that individual differences can be a company's greatest asset when leveraged properly. Both Jamie and Ron stressed the need for setting aside ego and focusing on collective success. This led them to dive into the topic of roles in problem-solving, particularly the complexities of delegation. Ron introduced the phrase "have a coach be a coach," highlighting the importance of empowering others to solve problems. He reflected on his early career tendencies to take over tasks himself, recognizing that such an approach was neither scalable nor efficient. Jamie then steered the conversation toward the art of coaching, asking Ron how he adjusts his approach to meet the individual needs of his team. Ron mentioned his belief in behavioral temperaments and the importance of tuning into those temperaments to better connect with people. He touched upon neuro-linguistic programming, acknowledging its value in understanding how people function. In that vein, Ron emphasized the importance of trust and comfort in any working relationship, and Jamie concurred, noting that it's often the human factors that are more critical than any specific problem-solving method. The podcast concluded with Ron paying homage to his late father, echoing his dad's lifelong advice that "it's all about people." Jamie appreciated the sentiment, and both agreed that the core of successful leadership and teamwork lies in authentic human interaction. This episode offered a nuanced yet accessible look into the inner workings of team management and problem-solving, reminding listeners that while tools and methods are important, it's the people who make or break an organization. Ron thanked Jamie for the opportunity to discuss these issues, underscoring that sometimes opening a Google Doc and starting is good enough. Overall, it was an enlightening exchange of ideas and experiences between two seasoned professionals.

This week's guest is Gemba Academy's own John Knotts. Ron and John discussed John's books, stepping into your fear zone, knowing your purpose, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn:  The quote John likes (3:24) His background (4:09) Navigating fear in a professional context (10:17) Some of the countermeasures (15:39) Dealing with a need for control and certainty (18:42) What we can learn from the Flywheel concept (23:50) How and why John became disciplined (29:55) Discovering and knowing your purpose (32:39) His parting thoughts (35:21) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 John on LinkedIn GA 392 | Using Lean on a Horse Farm with John Knotts GA 407 | Choosing an Approach to Lean and Six Sigma with John Knotts GA 439 | Collecting and Interpreting Data with John Knotts Crosscutter Enterprises John's Books on Amazon Get All the Latest News from Gemba Academy Our newsletter is a great way to receive updates on new courses, blog posts, and more. Sign up here. What Do You Think? How do you deal with fear in your professional life?

This week's guest is Sabrina McCorvey. Ron and Sabrina discussed what it's like practicing lean in a pandemic, how she has used Gemba Academy, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn:  The quote that Sabrina likes (2:02) Her background (2:26) How she dealt with the pandemic (5:30) What problem she was trying to solve using Gemba Academy (9:33) Why they didn't meet any resistance (15:07) What a standard kaizen event looks like (16:36) Advice for those just getting started (20:46) Advice for the seasoned professional (22:44) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Sabrina on LinkedIn Get All the Latest News from Gemba Academy Our newsletter is a great way to receive updates on new courses, blog posts, and more. Sign up here. What Do You Think? How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected the way you practice lean?

Steve is responsible for Gemba Academy's lean coaching and certifications. Prior to Gemba Academy, Steve had a diverse career ranging from being responsible for a large medical device sales territory, plant manager where he leveraged lean methods to drive improvement, and VP Operations at Specialty Silicone Fabricators, where he led the lean efforts of the company. He has served on the western region board of The Association for Manufacturing Excellence and has worked with the Michigan Lean Learning Consortium and the California Central Coast Lean Forum.Link to claim CME credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DXCFW3CME credit is available for up to 3 years after the stated release dateContact CEOD@bmhcc.org if you have any questions about claiming credit.

No matter how strong your business' processes and systems seem, there is always room for refinement. In this episode, Ron Pereira unpacks the 10 Commandments of Continuous Improvement that can help leaders increase productivity while also caring for their people. Ron has extensive experience in manufacturing, supply chain, and process engineering, and he's also committed to training other leaders and organizations as a co-founder of Gemba Academy. He explains why lean engineering is so important and shares some valuable real-world examples of how he's seen companies transformed by these principles.  How can continuous improvement transform a business? (2:15) Why are you so passionate about processes and systems? (5:05) How do these concepts help leaders increase both productivity and humanity? (7:20)  Why are lean processes important even if your business is going well? (9:19) What is the problem that you help customers solve, and what does that look like in a large organization? (17:24) Can you tell us about the 10 commandments of never-ending improvement? (25:03)  1. Open your mind to change (26:29) 2. Think “yes we can if _” (34:19) 3. Always attack processes, not people (42:37) 4. Seek simple solutions (50:57) 5. If it's broken, stop and fix it (54:49) 6. Use creativity, not capital (1:03:07) 7. Problems are opportunities in disguise (1:05:56) 8. Fix the root cause (1:11:03) 9. The wisdom of many is better than the knowledge of one (1:13:33) 10. There is no final destination on the improvement journey (1:15:27) Gemba Academy Website Connect with Ron Pereira on LinkedIn Path for Growth Membership Path for Growth One-on-One Coaching Sign up for the Worth It Wednesday Email Join Path for Growth on Instagram and Facebook

Ron Pereira is a co-founder and partner at GEMBA Academy.  Ron has more than 20 years of experience in various manufacturing, supply chain, and senior leadership roles. Ron has held the titles of process engineer, engineering manager, master black belt, and director of manufacturing & continuous improvement. In 2002 Ron was the first American to win the Nokia Global Six Sigma and Overall Quality award in Helsinki, Finland. Ron holds a bachelor's degree in automated manufacturing and an MBA in technology management. Link to claim CME credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DXCFW3 (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DXCFW3) CME credit is available for up to 3 years after the stated release date Contact CEOD@bmhcc.org if you have any questions about claiming credit.

This week's guest is John Knotts, Senior Coach at Gemba Academy. Ron and John took a deep dive into process improvement versus project-based approaches, and why the two can and should coexist. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn:  The quote that inspires John (2:59) John's background (4:39) Process improvement environments versus project-based environments (7:14) What it means to be the "JEEP" (14:29) The different leadership approaches (18:50) Why Ron hates the "Control" aspect of DMAIC (21:28) The cultural differences in perspective (25:39) Tips for those going through certification (27:53) Tips for those in process management (30:39) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 John on LinkedIn GA 392 | Using Lean on a Horse Farm with John Knotts What Do You Think? In your experience, what are the pros and cons of process-based versus project-based approaches to continuous improvement?

This week we're celebrating our 400th episode with some very special guests, the Gemba Academy Co-Founders. Joined by Jennifer, one of our Business Development Managers,  Ron, Jon, and Kevin reflect on our journey as a company thus far. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn:  How Kevin got started with lean (2:59) How Jon got started with lean (4:19) How Ron got started with lean (6:10) Why they started Gemba Academy (9:21) About the culture at Gemba Academy (14:10) The role of autonomy (15:08) How Jon grows as a leader (19:12) How Kevin grows his team (21:15) Important attributes for leaders (25:32) The hardest part of being a leader (27:19) An invaluable lean concept (28:52) A hurdle on his lean journey Kevin has had to overcome (31:39) Some failed experiments (34:01) Ron's recommendations for getting started with lean (39:27) What's coming next at Gemba Academy (42:53) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 What Do You Think? How do you grow as a leader?

This week's guest is John Knotts. John is our newest Gemba Academy employee, and he shed some light on engagement and change readiness. John also owns a horse farm, and he explained how lean applies to that environment. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn:  The quote that inspires John (3:29) John's background (3:55) What continuous improvement really looks like (6:20) About John's book (11:30) What engages people (13:35) Why people don't change (17:14) What John is extra proud of (24:43) Applying lean to a horse farm (26:21) The role of mentality (32:59) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Download a Free Audio Book at Audible.com Overcoming Organizational Myopia John on LinkedIn What Do You Think? What unusual environments have you used lean in?

This week's guest is Rick Foreman. Ron and Rick covered a lot of ground, including Federal Heath's lean journey, and creating a strong culture of continuous improvement. Rick also gave some advice on "selling" others on the power of lean. A MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn:  The quote that inspires Rick (4:01) About our Kaizen Way course (4:42) Rick's background (6:56) About Federal Heath (8:47) Federal Heath's lean journey (10:59) Their book club (15:53) The keys to achieving and sustaining culture (18:35) Identifying a strong culture of continuous improvement (23:15) A "sales pitch" on lean (26:04) What to do when your leadership is not bought into lean (35:06) Some of the challenges Federal Heath faces (49:27) Rick's final words of wisdom (55:24) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Download a Free Audio Book at Audible.com Gemba Academy "The Kaizen Way" Course Federal Heath Rick on LinkedIn Subscribe & Never Miss New Episodes! Click to Subscribe in iTunes If you enjoyed this podcast please be sure to subscribe on iTunes. Once you're a subscriber all new episodes will be downloaded to your iTunes account and smartphone. The easiest way for iPhone users to listen to the show is via the free, and incredible, Podcast app.  NEW! You can now follow the podcast on Spotify here.  You can also subscribe via Stitcher which is definitely Android friendly. What Do You Think? How has continuous improvement positively impacted your life?

This week welcome Kevin Meyer to the show! ​​Kevin Meyer is a co-founder of Gemba Academy, which provides over 2,000 lean and six sigma videos to thousands of organizations worldwide. After receiving a degree in chemical engineering from Rensselaer in the early 80s, he worked in automotive lighting for a few years before spending most of the rest of his career in medical devices at Abbott Laboratories and then president of Specialty Silicone Fabricators before starting Gemba Academy. Kevin has been heavily involved with lean organizations such as AME, and is the author of The Simple Leader: Personal and Professional Leadership at the Nexus of Lean and Zen. He lives in the small fishing village of Morro Bay, on the Pacific Coast Highway halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. In this episode, we talk about being a “Tool Head”, how the term “Transformation” is kind of a bogus way to measure Lean, and how Mission and Vision Statements pale in comparison to Principles and Values. As always - I hope you enjoy it, and I hope you get something from it! Make it a great week! Kevin's contact info: Kevin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meyerkl/ Kevin Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kevin_Meyer Kevin's Website: https://kevinmeyer.com/ Kevin's Book “The Simple Leader”: https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Leader-Personal-Professional-Leadership/dp/1944847243/ Gemba Academy: https://www.gembaacademy.com/ Gemba Academy's podcast: https://blog.gembaacademy.com/podcasts/ Gemba Academy podcast Episode 166: https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2017/06/08/ga-166-how-to-win-at-lean-with-paul-critchley/ New England Lean Consulting is the Northeast's premier business consulting firm, helping small-to-medium sized businesses with strategic leadership and operational methodologies that help your company lower costs, increase capacity and win more customers. Our industry experienced consultants provide guidance with the latest business solutions that help you to grow your business deliberately and strategically in order to sustain a long-term competitive advantage within the marketplace. Paul W. Critchley, President & Founder of New England Lean Consulting: Company website: https://newenglandleanconsulting.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NELeanguy Company page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-england-lean-consulting/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2sAIveqtNqE1fpRGXcdbXQ Paul's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-critchley-lean-consultant/ Lean Communicators Website: https://leancommunicators.com/ #LeanCommunicators --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/new-england-lean-podcast/support

In this episode, I talk with Ron Pereira, the co-founder of Gemba Academy and the host of the Gemba Academy Podcast.  Ron also has more than 20 years experience working in operations, engineering, supply chain, and continuous improvement. We talk about Ron's start with Lean and Six Sigma, how the Gemba Academy was born, the importance of scientific thinking and his advice to anyone on the continuous improvement journey. Important Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leansixsigmaacademy/ https://www.gembaacademy.com/ https://blog.gembaacademy.com/podcasts/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leansolutions/support

This week, Lee talks to Ron Pereira, the man behind the Gemba Academy, who help people to grow per­son­al­ly and pro­fes­sion­al­ly by building an orga­ni­sa­tion­al cul­ture of con­tin­u­ous improve­ment.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Solutions are driven by the desire to implement and invoke real change. Gemba was born out of a need to make solutions better. We do not make organisations better by simply training our people. We make it better by going out into the organisation and invoking change. We can make a huge difference to other people, and help them to realise their potential, by simply employing kindness in the way we interact. Anybody can make an impact upon anyone else at any time. Therefore, we must consider carefully, each interaction we have. BEST MOMENTS 'I want to help them invoke change' 'You're going to be able to go now and real value' 'We're accelerating the change process' 'You can make a huge difference by the way you behave'  VALUABLE RESOURCES Business Problems Solved Podcast       Gemba Academy - https://blog.gembaacademy.com/author/rpereira/ Ron Pereira LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leansixsigmaacademy/ ABOUT THE HOST For the last 15 years, I have been a multi-sector internal or external business improvement consultant, building the improved capability of individuals, teams and businesses. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my two young children Jack & India. I also enjoy listening to and reading business & personal development material. Lee Houghton is “THE Business Problem Solver”, a Management Consultant, CX Specialist and Keynote Speaker. CONTACT METHOD You can contact Lee Houghton on 07813342194 Lee@leehoughton.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/lhoughton/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich Sheridan is my guest on this episode of Inside Ideas with Marc Buckley. Rich is CEO and Chief Storyteller at Menlo Innovations, is a successful entrepreneur and author of two best-selling books—Joy Inc.: How We Built a Workplace People Love and Chief Joy Officer: How Great Leaders Elevate Human Energy and Eliminate Fear. Rich's passion for inspiring organizations to create their own joy-filled cultures has led him to address audiences across the world—through four continents and 18 countries (and counting) as well as throughout the United States. What motivates Rich to travel the world, speaking to tens of thousands of people in nearly every setting imaginable? What does he share with his audiences that makes them jump to their feet with enthusiasm and return to their organizations on fire with inspiration? Simply this: joy. More specifically, that joy in your organization is not just possible but essential—essential to profitability, to productivity, to every measure of success. Rich and his message of joyful leadership have been featured in press outlets ranging from Inc, Forbes and New York magazines to Bloomberg, U.S. News & World Report, NPR's On Point podcast, NPR's All Things Considered, and the Harvard Business Review. His videos for organizations such as Gemba Academy, VitalSmarts, and the Arbinger Institute continue to inspire audiences around the world. Rich doesn't just talk about joy in the workplace. He lives it every day at Menlo, the custom software and consulting company he co-founded in 2001 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Since then, Menlo has received worldwide notice for its unique culture, including recognition by Inc. Magazine as the most joyful company in America. Menlo has also been recognized by the Alfred P. Sloan award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility for 11 straight years and has received a lifetime achievement award for Freedom at Work from WorldBlu, as well as five revenue awards from Inc. magazine. Today people come to Menlo from all over the world—nearly 20,000 in the past seven years alone—to learn about Menlo and how they can create a culture of joy in their own organizations. https://menloinnovations.com/ https://menloinnovations.com/stories/culture/john-naisbitt-and-joy https://richardsheridan.com/ @menloprez https://marcbuckley.earth https://www.innovatorsmag.com https://onepoint5media.com

In this episode, I talk with Steve Kane, the Director of Customer Success at the Gemba Academy.  This was a recorded webinar from a few months back but is still very relevant today as we begin looking forward into 2021. Enjoy!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leansolutions/support

Join me for a special conversation with Ron Pereira, co-founder of Gemba Academy. We both get pumped up as Ron shares his advice for Ops Managers on building your Lean management foundation. Ron walks through four routines that work together systematically to help you change the way you’re managing your operations so that you and your team can make work easier, better, and faster.After five guest podcasts on Ron’s Gemba Academy Podcast, the tables are turned. This time, you’ll get to hear Ron’s thoughts. I have learned so much from working with Ron over the years, and I couldn’t be more excited to share his insights and experience with you.Get full show notes and more information here: https://processplusresults.com/podcast/012/

In this episode, Ron talks about how he went from Corporate Continuous Improvement leader to Co-Founder of Gemba Academy after launching a video blog demonstrating how Lean methods could be used to reduce lead time and improve manufacturing efficiency. ...and the rest was history.

Presented April 9th by Steve Kane, Director of Coaching and Certification for Gemba Academy To view slides: https://info.kainexus.com/continuous-... Part of a leader's job is to help people develop or improve capabilities. Coaching is quickly becoming a highly demanded skill set for leaders at all organizational levels to not only to help people get things done, but also improve their skills so that they can work more independently. There are important differences between coaching and teaching, mentoring, advising, or consulting. In this webinar, you will learn: * the role of a coach and the person being coached in a business environment * recognizing opportunities to coach and covert coaching coaching models * coaching as a leadership technique * where to find learning resources About the Presenter: Steve is responsible for Gemba Academy's lean coaching and certifications. Prior to Gemba Academy, Steve had a diverse career ranging from being responsible for a large medical device sales territory, plant manager where he leveraged lean methods to drive improvement, and VP Operations at Specialty Silicone Fabricators where he led the lean efforts of the company. He has served on the western region board of The Association for Manufacturing Excellence and has worked with the Michigan Lean Learning Consortium and the California Central Coast Lean Forum. Moderated by Mark Graban

Register here: https://info.kainexus.com/continuous-improvement/coaching-strategies-for-leaders/webinar/signup Coaching Strategies for Leaders April 8 from 1:00 - 2:00 ET Presented by Steve Kane, Director of Coaching and Certification for Gemba Academy Part of a leader's job is to help people develop or improve capabilities. Coaching is quickly becoming a highly demanded skill set for leaders at all organizational levels to not only to help people get things done, but also improve their skills so that they can work more independently. There are important differences between coaching and teaching, mentoring, advising, or consulting. In this webinar, you will learn: the role of a coach and the person being coached in a business environment recognizing opportunities to coach and covert coaching coaching models coaching as a leadership technique where to find learning resources About the Presenter: Steve is responsible for Gemba Academy's lean coaching and certifications. Prior to Gemba Academy, Steve had a diverse career ranging from being responsible for a large medical device sales territory, plant manager where he leveraged lean methods to drive improvement, and VP Operations at Specialty Silicone Fabricators where he led the lean efforts of the company. He has served on the western region board of The Association for Manufacturing Excellence and has worked with the Michigan Lean Learning Consortium and the California Central Coast Lean Forum.

Hi, this is Mark Graban. In this episode of the Kata Cast, I’m sharing audio that Mike Rother asked me to post here. It’s the audio of his opening keynote from the recent KataCon5 event. Thanks to my friends at Gemba Academy, sponsors of KataCon5, for recording and releasing a new video series from the KataCon. Please listen and share with your team as a lead-up to KataCon6, February 20-21, 2020 in Austin, TX. You won't want to miss what is shaping up to be a great gathering of learning and networking around the subject of scientific thinking. Go to www.katasummit.com to learn more. To check out the full video series, to go www.gembaacademy.com and you can sign up for a free trial if your organization is not already a subscriber. You can also watch video of the keynote here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1l68cFskC7Y --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kata-cast/support

This week's guest is our Director of Customer Success, Steve Kane. Ron and Steve talked all about Steve's coaching journey, including using kata, the power of the right mindset, what it means to be a coach, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn:  Steve's background in medical device manufacturing (3:29) His role at Gemba Academy (4:12) Why Steve is so passionate about coaching (7:46) His realization about kata (10:59) How Steve is applying what he learned from his coaching training (23:21) The difference between a coach and a consultant (27:25) The difference between a coach and a mentor (28:45) Whether or not a combination of the roles is possible (31:17) How Steve knows if he's being successful as a coach (37:15) Steve's final words of wisdom (40:01) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Download a Free Audio Book at Audible.com Mindset by Carol Dweck  Coach U Subscribe & Never Miss New Episodes! Click to Subscribe in iTunes If you enjoyed this podcast please be sure to subscribe on iTunes. Once you're a subscriber all new episodes will be downloaded to your iTunes account and smartphone. The easiest way for iPhone users to listen to the show is via the free, and incredible, Podcast app.  NEW! You can now follow the podcast on Spotify here.  You can also subscribe via Stitcher which is definitely Android friendly. What Do You Think? What does it really mean to be a coach?

This week's guest is Tyler Athey. Tyler is at the beginning of his career but has accomplished a lot in just a few years. Ron and Tyler touched on a lot of different aspects of lean, including kanban systems, flow, culture, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: Two quotes that inspire Tyler (2:22) Tyler's background and his start in lean (3:50) His experience using kanban (8:09) One of Ron's anecdotes about the waste of motion (11:50) Running out of parts (12:44) Advice he would give his younger self (14:28) Finding the right balance (17:03) Focusing on learning faster (24:04) Ron's advice on batching, flow, and machinery (31:35) Ron's advice on final assembly cells (36:37) The millennial take on the lean movement (44:05) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Download a Free Audio Book at Audible.com The Toyota Kata Practice Guide Tyler on LinkedIn Subscribe & Never Miss New Episodes! Click to Subscribe in iTunes If you enjoyed this podcast please be sure to subscribe on iTunes. Once you're a subscriber all new episodes will be downloaded to your iTunes account and smartphone. The easiest way for iPhone users to listen to the show is via the free, and incredible, Podcast app. You can download it here. CLICK HERE to subscribe to the Gemba Academy podcast on iTunes. You can also subscribe via Stitcher which is definitely Android friendly. What Do You Think? Looking back on the very beginning of your lean journey...what advice would you give your younger self?

This week's guest is James Clear. Author of the bestseller Atomic Habits, James shared a wealth of knowledge with us regarding the different kinds of habits, how they form, and how we can successfully change our behavior. A written transcript of this episode is available for download here. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: A quote about the importance of habits (3:43) James' background in athletics, science, business, and psychology (4:45) Why James is passionate about identity-based habits (8:02) How sports teaches excellence (15:55) An exercise he does (18:03) The four stages of habit formation (18:52) An example (21:58) Why he added the "Craving" stage (23:37) The first law of behavior change, "Making It Obvious" (27:34) About habit stacking (30:11) The second law of behavior change, "Making It Attractive" (32:52) The true power of dopamine (35:40) Breaking a bad habit (39:59) The third law of behavior change, "Making It Easy" (44:44) Using the reverse for breaking bad habits (47:01) The fourth law of behavior change, "Making It Satisfying" (49:12) The social reinforcement of habits (54:36) The downside of creating good habits (56:25) Podcast Resources Click Here to Download the EBook Version of the Interview Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Download a Free Audio Book at Audible.com Atomic Habits James' Website Subscribe & Never Miss New Episodes! Click to Subscribe in iTunes If you enjoyed this podcast please be sure to subscribe on iTunes. Once you're a subscriber all new episodes will be downloaded to your iTunes account and smartphone. The easiest way for iPhone users to listen to the show is via the free, and incredible, Podcast app. You can download it here. CLICK HERE to subscribe to the Gemba Academy podcast on iTunes. You can also subscribe via Stitcher which is definitely Android friendly. What Do You Think? How do you go about developing good habits or breaking bad ones?

This week's guest is Oscar Roche, Director of the TWI Institute in Australia & New Zealand. Ron and Oscar discussed the humanity of lean, the components of TWI, and more.  An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: The quote that made everything click for Oscar (1:50) Oscar's background (2:57) When the standards have been dropped (7:12) Getting to a new standard (10:28) Putting someone at ease (11:10) Why Job Relations is the least comfortable component of TWI (16:28) About the TWI Institute's work (19:22) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Download a Free Audio Book at Audible.com GA 108 | How to Use Job Relations to Solve Problems with Oscar Roche  Oscar on LinkedIn TWI Institute  TWI Australia Subscribe & Never Miss New Episodes! Click to Subscribe in iTunes If you enjoyed this podcast please be sure to subscribe on iTunes. Once you're a subscriber all new episodes will be downloaded to your iTunes account and smartphone. The easiest way for iPhone users to listen to the show is via the free, and incredible, Podcast app. You can download it here. CLICK HERE to subscribe to the Gemba Academy podcast on iTunes. You can also subscribe via Stitcher which is definitely Android friendly. What Do You Think? In your opinion, what is the key to achieving excellence? Is it people, or something else?

This week's guest is Jason Schulist. Jason is President of GLCI, an organization that connects communities so they can better address social issues like homelessness. Jason shared how continuous improvement factors into this important line of work. An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: The quote that inspires Jason (1:41) Jason's background, specifically in social change (2:51) About value streams of humanity (4:18) His work addressing homelessness (6:07) An experiment they're running (9:26) About Skillsfest (13:56) What's next for Jason and his team (17:46) Jason's advice for getting involved (19:38) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Download a Free Audio Book at Audible.com Generative Local Community Institute  CI Squared Jason on LinkedIn Subscribe & Never Miss New Episodes! Click to Subscribe in iTunes If you enjoyed this podcast please be sure to subscribe on iTunes. Once you're a subscriber all new episodes will be downloaded to your iTunes account and smartphone. The easiest way for iPhone users to listen to the show is via the free, and incredible, Podcast app. You can download it here. CLICK HERE to subscribe to the Gemba Academy podcast on iTunes. You can also subscribe via Stitcher which is definitely Android friendly. What Do You Think? How else can continuous improvement be used to empower and improve communities?

This week's guest is Billy Taylor. Billy is a Senior Operations Executive at Goodyear and is known worldwide for his work in operational excellence. Also famous for his storytelling abilities, Billy shared some truly powerful anecdotes with us. An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: A quote that inspires Billy (1:56) Billy's background (3:07) Some powerful anecdotes (5:01) Why Billy handed out jerseys (11:43) How the facility did after he left (14:09) Working in a union environment (14:30) Leadership as it relates to parenthood (20:52) Billy's thoughts on kata (23:58) What Billy would tell his younger self (25:29) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Download a Free Audio Book at Audible.com Billy on LinkedIn Billy on Twitter Billy on Facebook AME Australia  Valley Made Manufacturing Summit Subscribe & Never Miss New Episodes! Click to Subscribe in iTunes If you enjoyed this podcast please be sure to subscribe on iTunes. Once you're a subscriber all new episodes will be downloaded to your iTunes account and smartphone. The easiest way for iPhone users to listen to the show is via the free, and incredible, Podcast app. You can download it here. CLICK HERE to subscribe to the Gemba Academy podcast on iTunes. You can also subscribe via Stitcher which is definitely Android friendly. What Do You Think? Should standards be treated liked monuments? Why or why not?

This week's guest is Bill Kraus. Recorded live at KataCon5, Bill and Ron talked all about Bill's impressive background and what he's learned about kata, leadership, and scientific thinking. An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: The quote that inspires Bill (1:44) Bill's background (2:49) His journey (10:08) Targeting early adopters (13:18) The transition (15:20) Empowering people (20:01) About Brandon Brown (21:33) Where the movement is going (23:54) The NEP model (26:28) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Download a Free Audio Book at Audible.com Bill on LinkedIn NIST Subscribe & Never Miss New Episodes! Click to Subscribe in iTunes If you enjoyed this podcast please be sure to subscribe on iTunes. Once you're a subscriber all new episodes will be downloaded to your iTunes account and smartphone. The easiest way for iPhone users to listen to the show is via the free, and incredible, Podcast app. You can download it here. CLICK HERE to subscribe to the Gemba Academy podcast on iTunes. You can also subscribe via Stitcher which is definitely Android friendly. What Do You Think? Where would you say you are in your lean journey? Are you an early adopter?

This episode is Part 2 of last week's conversation with GA Co-Founder Jon Miller. Jon discussed his career thus far, sharing some of the valuable lessons he's learned along the way. An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: Jon's early days (3:14) His first impression of the consultants (7:35) The next phase (11:03) When he started his blog (19:30) How he dealt with being young (29:18) Being reflective and thinking ahead (34:03) An observation Jon made about frontline management (37:50) His time as CEO of the Kaizen Institute (41:50) The last five years (44:20) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Download a Free Audio Book at Audible.com Jon on LinkedIn GA 008 | Creating a Kaizen Culture with Jon Miller  GA 060 | Practical Problem Solving: Part One with Jon Miller GA 063 | Practical Problem Solving: Part Two with Jon Miller GA 066 | Practical Problem Solving: Part Three with Jon Miller   GA 072 | Practical Problem Solving: Part Four with Jon Miller   GA 084 | Practical Problem Solving: Part Five with Jon Miller GA 087 | Practical Problem Solving: Part Six with Jon Miller   GA 182 | How to Use the "5 Why" Method with Jon Miller  GA 207 | How to Define the Role of People in Lean with Jon Miller  GA 208 | How to Define Lean, Success, and Strategy with Jon Miller and Michael Ballé GA 255 | The Elements of a Sustainable Lean System with Jon Miller Subscribe & Never Miss New Episodes! Click to Subscribe in iTunes If you enjoyed this podcast please be sure to subscribe on iTunes. Once you're a subscriber all new episodes will be downloaded to your iTunes account and smartphone. The easiest way for iPhone users to listen to the show is via the free, and incredible, Podcast app. You can download it here. CLICK HERE to subscribe to the Gemba Academy podcast on iTunes. You can also subscribe via Stitcher which is definitely Android friendly. What Do You Think? What lean lessons have really stuck out to you over the course of your career?

This week's guest is GA Co-Founder Jon Miller. Jon has been a guest of the podcast many times, and in this episode he describes the various elements he believes are necessary for creating a successful, sustainable lean system. An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: Jon's background (2:13) Elements of a sustainable lean system (3:15) Whether the size of your company factors in (7:22) Making things better (10:08) The definition of "winning" (14:58) Having a purpose (20:26) Alignment with how humans work best (24:46) A review of all the elements (25:40) The main takeaway (30:40) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Download a Free Audio Book at Audible.com GA 008 | Creating a Kaizen Culture with Jon Miller  GA 060 | Practical Problem Solving: Part One with Jon Miller GA 063 | Practical Problem Solving: Part Two with Jon Miller GA 066 | Practical Problem Solving: Part Three with Jon Miller   GA 072 | Practical Problem Solving: Part Four with Jon Miller   GA 084 | Practical Problem Solving: Part Five with Jon Miller GA 087 | Practical Problem Solving: Part Six with Jon Miller   GA 182 | How to Use the "5 Why" Method with Jon Miller  GA 207 | How to Define the Role of People in Lean with Jon Miller  GA 208 | How to Define Lean, Success, and Strategy with Jon Miller and Michael Ballé Subscribe & Never Miss New Episodes! Click to Subscribe in iTunes If you enjoyed this podcast please be sure to subscribe on iTunes. Once you're a subscriber all new episodes will be downloaded to your iTunes account and smartphone. The easiest way for iPhone users to listen to the show is via the free, and incredible, Podcast app. You can download it here. CLICK HERE to subscribe to the Gemba Academy podcast on iTunes. You can also subscribe via Stitcher which is definitely Android friendly. What Do You Think? What other elements or "ingredients" make up a sustainable lean system?

This week's guests are Ryan and Louise Tierney. We recently went to Northern Ireland to tour and film at their company, Seating Matters. In this episode, they share how they learned about lean, and why they decided to embark on a lean journey. An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: Why Ryan looked into lean (2:31) What Ryan first said to his team (5:13) The early days (6:11) Their morning meetings (7:01) What they started with (7:53) The challenges they've faced (8:51) Ryan's leadership style (10:30) What "paradise" means to them (11:51) The details of  this "paradise" (14:23) What Louise thinks of lean (16:28) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Download a Free Audio Book at Audible.com Seating Matters Subscribe & Never Miss New Episodes! Click to Subscribe in iTunes If you enjoyed this podcast please be sure to subscribe on iTunes. Once you're a subscriber all new episodes will be downloaded to your iTunes account and smartphone. The easiest way for iPhone users to listen to the show is via the free, and incredible, Podcast app. You can download it here. CLICK HERE to subscribe to the Gemba Academy podcast on iTunes. You can also subscribe via Stitcher which is definitely Android friendly. What Do You Think? How did you first learn about lean? What were your initial thoughts?

This week's guest is Mohamed Saleh of Hartford HealthCare. Mohamed shared the details of their lean journey, including the dynamic approach they use and how their department is organized.  An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: The quotes that inspire Mohamed (2:27) Mohamed's background (6:14) Their approach (16:16) What problem they were trying to solve (21:48) Top down vs. bottom up (24:18) How the leaders have matured (28:50) About courageous conversation (30:45) How Hartford is organized (36:55) Their current state (40:02) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Download a Free Audio Book at Audible.com Mohamed on LinkedIn Subscribe & Never Miss New Episodes! Click to Subscribe in iTunes If you enjoyed this podcast please be sure to subscribe on iTunes. Once you're a subscriber all new episodes will be downloaded to your iTunes account and smartphone. The easiest way for iPhone users to listen to the show is via the free, and incredible, Podcast app. You can download it here. CLICK HERE to subscribe to the Gemba Academy podcast on iTunes. You can also subscribe via Stitcher which is definitely Android friendly. What Do You Think? What aspects of Hartford HealthCare's journey resonates with you? Why?

This week's guest is Steve Ansuini. Steve discussed his time at Toyota, including how he implemented Standard Work and Job Instruction Breakdowns in the office. An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: A quote that inspires Steve (1:51) Steve's background (2:34) The lean presets (5:29) Steve's time at Toyota (9:10) What Steve is up to these days (13:32) Standard work for the office (14:31) What they tried (19:57) What problem he was trying to solve (24:53) His goals for deploying this (26:55) The relationship between the different documentation (30:23) Using JR at Toyota (32:48) How the initial pilots were received (36:14) Some misconceptions about CI at Toyota (37:20) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Download a Free Audio Book at Audible.com Steve on LinkedIn Subscribe & Never Miss New Episodes! Click to Subscribe in iTunes If you enjoyed this podcast please be sure to subscribe on iTunes. Once you're a subscriber all new episodes will be downloaded to your iTunes account and smartphone. The easiest way for iPhone users to listen to the show is via the free, and incredible, Podcast app. You can download it here. CLICK HERE to subscribe to the Gemba Academy podcast on iTunes. You can also subscribe via Stitcher which is definitely Android friendly. What Do You Think? Have you used standard work in an office setting?

This week's guests are Heather Barto and Sergeant Tommy Lencki Jr. Heather and Tommy both work for the state of New Hampshire, and they described their involvement in the state's continuous improvement initiatives. An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: The quotes that inspire Heather and Tommy (2:24) Heather's background (3:51) Tommy's background (6:11) The beginning of lean in New Hampshire (9:08) The early days (14:33) Tommy's initial reaction to lean (17:03) Examples of improvements (19:35) How they've improved the DMV (21:15) Understanding your customer (24:01) Sustaining lean efforts despite new leadership (32:41) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Download a Free Audio Book at Audible.com Heather on LinkedIn Tommy on LinkedIn Lean New Hampshire 5S Lean Workplace Poster Subscribe & Never Miss New Episodes! Click to Subscribe in iTunes If you enjoyed this podcast please be sure to subscribe on iTunes. Once you're a subscriber all new episodes will be downloaded to your iTunes account and smartphone. The easiest way for iPhone users to listen to the show is via the free, and incredible, Podcast app. You can download it here. CLICK HERE to subscribe to the Gemba Academy podcast on iTunes. You can also subscribe via Stitcher which is definitely Android friendly. What Do You Think? How and when were you first exposed to lean? What was your initial reaction?

This week's guest is Mark Graban. This is Mark's sixth episode with us, and this time he discussed his new book, Measures of Success, as well as how Process Behavior Charts can be used in different contexts. An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: Mark's background (2:51) What a Process Behavior Chart is (5:15) Using them as part of Lean Daily Management (8:37) When it's appropriate to reset your limits (13:50) Tracking your metrics more frequently (16:27) How process metrics work in strategy deployment (17:59) The voice of the process versus the customer (21:54) A3 Problem Solving (25:12) Looking for signals (27:21) Advice for getting started (30:41) What Mark might write about next (38:06) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Download a Free Audio Book at Audible.com GA 007 | Using Lean Thinking to Transform the Healthcare Industry  GA 046 | Lean in Japan GA 071 | Practicing Lean GA 114 |How to Apply Lean to Healthcare GA 156 | The Current State of Lean in Healthcare  Measures of Success  Leanpub Mark on LinkedIn Mark on Twitter Subscribe & Never Miss New Episodes! Click to Subscribe in iTunes If you enjoyed this podcast please be sure to subscribe on iTunes. Once you're a subscriber all new episodes will be downloaded to your iTunes account and smartphone. The easiest way for iPhone users to listen to the show is via the free, and incredible, Podcast app. You can download it here. CLICK HERE to subscribe to the Gemba Academy podcast on iTunes. You can also subscribe via Stitcher which is definitely Android friendly. What Do You Think? How have you leveraged Process Control Charts?

This week's guest is John Chacon. Ron and John discussed John's career, specifically his experiences practicing lean in different parts of Asia. An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: John's favorite quote (2:38) John's background (3:45) What John has been up to (7:30) His lean "sins" from the past (12:02) What John would do differently (14:17) About John's travels (16:50) An important custom in Thailand (18:21) Lean terminology in China (20:24) Confrontation in Thailand (23:01) Practicing lean in India (24:57) What "purpose" means to John (28:25) The next year for John and his team (34:05) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Download a Free Audio Book at Audible.com GA 140 | How to Use Your Lean Skill Set in Different Settings  John on Twitter John on Instagram Subscribe & Never Miss New Episodes! Click to Subscribe in iTunes If you enjoyed this podcast please be sure to subscribe on iTunes. Once you're a subscriber all new episodes will be downloaded to your iTunes account and smartphone. The easiest way for iPhone users to listen to the show is via the free, and incredible, Podcast app. You can download it here. CLICK HERE to subscribe to the Gemba Academy podcast on iTunes. You can also subscribe via Stitcher which is definitely Android friendly. What Do You Think? What nuances have you noticed in terms of how continuous improvement is practiced in different cities, countries, etc?

This week's guest is Karyn Ross. Ron and Karyn talked all about the power of creativity, why lean thinkers should focus on it, and how you can learn to be more creative. An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: Karyn's background (3:33) One of Karyn's favorite quotes (4:36) About Karyn's new book (6:47) Why Karyn wrote it (7:44) The role and importance of creativity (10:05) Learning to be more creative (16:46) Working with others (19:55) Coaching in the services industry (23:02) What deliberate practice means to Karyn (25:48) Why kindness is so important to Karyn (28:46) Karyn's final words of wisdom (33:36) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Download a Free Audio Book at Audible.com GA 138 | How to Use Kata to Create Service Excellence  GA 172 | How to Apply Lean Through Virtual Coaching How to Coach for Creativity and Service Excellence The Toyota Way to Service Excellence  Karyn's Website  Global Convention on Organizational Excellence  Karyn on LinkedIn Karyn on Twitter Subscribe & Never Miss New Episodes! Click to Subscribe in iTunes If you enjoyed this podcast please be sure to subscribe on iTunes. Once you're a subscriber all new episodes will be downloaded to your iTunes account and smartphone. The easiest way for iPhone users to listen to the show is via the free, and incredible, Podcast app. You can download it here. CLICK HERE to subscribe to the Gemba Academy podcast on iTunes. You can also subscribe via Stitcher which is definitely Android friendly. What Do You Think? Why does creativity matter so much? How do you use creativity at work?

This week's guest is Senior Master Sergeant Greg Butler. Greg shared how he and his team use lean in the U.S. Air Force, some of the barriers to success he's observed, and countermeasures you can use. An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: Quotes that inspire Greg (2:20) Greg's background (4:58) Lean in the Air Force (8:52) What the day-to-day looks like (10:38) Barriers to CI success (12:42) The solutions (13:53) Why things slide backwards (15:37) Finding the balance when it comes to metrics (18:17) The maintenance styles (20:13) The most important component of CI success (22:34) How CI has impacted Greg personally (23:47) Greg's advice for service men and women starting out (25:14) What Greg is most proud of (27:05) Greg's book recommendations (27:52) Greg's final words of wisdom (31:49) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Download a Free Audio Book at Audible.com Greg on LinkedIn Lean Thinking Leading Change Subscribe & Never Miss New Episodes! Click to Subscribe in iTunes If you enjoyed this podcast please be sure to subscribe on iTunes. Once you're a subscriber all new episodes will be downloaded to your iTunes account and smartphone. The easiest way for iPhone users to listen to the show is via the free, and incredible, Podcast app. You can download it here. CLICK HERE to subscribe to the Gemba Academy podcast on iTunes. You can also subscribe via Stitcher which is definitely Android friendly. What Do You Think? What's the key to making lean efforts last?

This week's guest is Gary Peterson. Gary talked about his company O.C. Tanner's lean journey, and shared some vulnerable anecdotes about failure, asking for help, and owning up to your mistakes.  An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: The quote that inspires Gary (1:54) Gary's background (3:18) About O.C. Tanner (5:53) The company's journey with lean (8:16) How they manage new ideas (11:40) An example of a personal failure (18:46) How they use their own products (27:20) His advice for new managers (30:57) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Download a Free Audio Book at Audible.com Gary on LinkedIn Subscribe & Never Miss New Episodes! Click to Subscribe in iTunes If you enjoyed this podcast please be sure to subscribe on iTunes. Once you're a subscriber all new episodes will be downloaded to your iTunes account and smartphone. The easiest way for iPhone users to listen to the show is via the free, and incredible, Podcast app. You can download it here. CLICK HERE to subscribe to the Gemba Academy podcast on iTunes. You can also subscribe via Stitcher which is definitely Android friendly. What Do You Think? Describe a time when you made a mistake. How did you handle the aftermath?

This week's guest is Jamie Parker. Ron and Jamie talked about Jamie's career thus far, the importance of having an impact on others, and how to help leaders develop a team of problem solvers. An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: One of Jamie's favorite quotes (3:07) Jamie's background (4:32) Jamie's leadership transition (6:16) Internal coaching vs. consulting (12:06) Jamie's advice (13:37) About purpose and beliefs (16:40) When leadership doesn't align with the workforce (17:47) About problem solving (19:16) The 5 Cs (21:13) The importance of leaders being vulnerable (27:26) The future of the lean movement (29:46) How corporate environments will change (31:46) What Jamie is up to (34:58) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Download a Free Audio Book at Audible.com Jamie on LinkedIn Process + Results Leadership Coaching  The 5Cs: Free On-Demand Training GA 041 | FedEx Office's Lean Journey with Jamie Parker  GA 120 | How to Invest in People with Jamie Parker  GA 149 | How to Teach TWI with Jamie Parker Subscribe & Never Miss New Episodes! Click to Subscribe in iTunes If you enjoyed this podcast please be sure to subscribe on iTunes. Once you're a subscriber all new episodes will be downloaded to your iTunes account and smartphone. The easiest way for iPhone users to listen to the show is via the free, and incredible, Podcast app. You can download it here. CLICK HERE to subscribe to the Gemba Academy podcast on iTunes. You can also subscribe via Stitcher which is definitely Android friendly. What Do You Think? What qualities and/or approaches make a lean leader great?

This week's guest is Mike Rother. Mike actually interviewed Ron for this episode, and the two of them discussed scientific thinking and Ron's experience facilitating a kata workshop for kids. An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: About kata in the classroom (2:37) Ron's facilitating experience (3:57) Kids vs. adults (5:54) What's tricky about the exercise (7:27) Why Ron is enthusiastic about scientific thinking (11:21) Ron's advice (17:03) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Download a Free Audio Book at Audible.com Kata in the Classroom  Escaping the Build Trap KataCon5 Learning to See Subscribe & Never Miss New Episodes! Click to Subscribe in iTunes If you enjoyed this podcast please be sure to subscribe on iTunes. Once you're a subscriber all new episodes will be downloaded to your iTunes account and smartphone. The easiest way for iPhone users to listen to the show is via the free, and incredible, Podcast app. You can download it here. CLICK HERE to subscribe to the Gemba Academy podcast on iTunes. You can also subscribe via Stitcher which is definitely Android friendly. What Do You Think? What are your thoughts on kata in the classroom? Have you participated in something like this?

This week's guest is Michael Lombard. Michael and Ron discussed Michael's career thus far, specifically his work in healthcare and his use of kata. An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: What Michael has been up to (4:22) Michael's healthcare journey (5:02) His role as CEO (6:31) What he would have done differently (12:08) His current role (14:43) About the "Strive to Thrive" approach (18:12) How else they're using the coaching kata (21:41) Why kata is not a tool (25:05) Setting good target conditions (29:55) How often Michael checks in (32:49) What's next for Michael (38:10) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Download a Free Audio Book at Audible.com GA 004 | Leveraging the Toyota Kata Approach to Learning & Coaching  Michael on LinkedIn Michael on Twitter Subscribe & Never Miss New Episodes! Click to Subscribe in iTunes If you enjoyed this podcast please be sure to subscribe on iTunes. Once you're a subscriber all new episodes will be downloaded to your iTunes account and smartphone. The easiest way for iPhone users to listen to the show is via the free, and incredible, Podcast app. You can download it here. CLICK HERE to subscribe to the Gemba Academy podcast on iTunes. You can also subscribe via Stitcher which is definitely Android friendly. What Do You Think? Are you familiar with kata? Why is it so powerful?

This week we have another episode from AME San Diego. Our guest is Katie Anderson, who told us all about the AME Consortia program, her Japan Lean Study trips, and more.  An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: One of Katie's favorite quotes (2:53) Katie's background (4:24) What Katie has been up to (5:53) Stories about Mr. Isao Yoshino (9:58) Where Katie's passion comes from (12:36) About the AME Consortia program (13:53) Her Japan Lean Study trips (19:18) Advice for those at the beginning of their lean journeys (22:52) Advice for seasoned practitioners (24:39) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Download a Free Audio Book at Audible.com GA 173 | How to Use A3 Thinking  AME Consortia  Katie's Page for GA Podcast Listeners Katie's Japan Lean Study Trip Subscribe & Never Miss New Episodes! Click to Subscribe in iTunes If you enjoyed this podcast please be sure to subscribe on iTunes. Once you're a subscriber all new episodes will be downloaded to your iTunes account and smartphone. The easiest way for iPhone users to listen to the show is via the free, and incredible, Podcast app. You can download it here. CLICK HERE to subscribe to the Gemba Academy podcast on iTunes. You can also subscribe via Stitcher which is definitely Android friendly. What Do You Think? Have you experienced lean in a country other than your own? What was it like?

This week we're continuing our live AME San Diego series with Renée Smith of Results Washington. Ron and Renée both shared some powerful anecdotes and insights into the humanity of lean and its potential to really change lives. An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: A quote that inspires Renée (2:13) Renée's background (3:38) What has changed (5:41) A day in the life of Renée (8:45) Dealing with leadership changes (10:39) Renée's research (12:41) An anecdote from Ron (14:25) What leaders can do (21:33) Dealing with negativity (23:21) The difference between love and friendship (25:04) Interaction for the next generation (26:27) Final tips (28:11) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Download a Free Audio Book at Audible.com GA 191 | How to Reflect on the Roles of Fear and Love in Continuous Improvement   Make Work More Human Subscribe & Never Miss New Episodes! Click to Subscribe in iTunes If you enjoyed this podcast please be sure to subscribe on iTunes. Once you're a subscriber all new episodes will be downloaded to your iTunes account and smartphone. The easiest way for iPhone users to listen to the show is via the free, and incredible, Podcast app. You can download it here. CLICK HERE to subscribe to the Gemba Academy podcast on iTunes. You can also subscribe via Stitcher which is definitely Android friendly. What Do You Think? Describe a time when you felt loved and supported at work and the impact it had.

This week we're sharing the first of several episodes we recorded live at AME San Diego. For this episode, our guest is Brian Wellinghoff. Ron and Brian discussed Barry-Wehmiller's lean journey, the lessons Brian has learned, and more. An MP3 version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: The quote that inspires Brian (2:20) Brian's background (2:47) About Barry-Wehmiller (3:48) His favorite Bob Chapman story (5:05) Continuous improvement at Barry-Wehmiller (6:22) The status quo (11:14) Lessons he has learned (16:22) Brian's advice (18:34) Attending training at Barry-Wehmiller (23:19) The different workshops (24:41) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Download a Free Audio Book at Audible.com BW Leadership Institute Subscribe & Never Miss New Episodes! Click to Subscribe in iTunes If you enjoyed this podcast please be sure to subscribe on iTunes. Once you're a subscriber all new episodes will be downloaded to your iTunes account and smartphone. The easiest way for iPhone users to listen to the show is via the free, and incredible, Podcast app. You can download it here. CLICK HERE to subscribe to the Gemba Academy podcast on iTunes. You can also subscribe via Stitcher which is definitely Android friendly. What Do You Think? What about the Barry-Wehmiller story resonates with you the most?

  Today's guest is Ron Pereira. Ron is a Co-Founder and Partner of Gemba Academy, LLC a training and e-learning organization that provides high quality online and DVD based training for individuals and groups globally. Ron is also the host of The Gemba Academy Podcast which airs weekly and features some of the brightest minds […]