Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Manufacturing | Lean Office | Six Sigma | Productivity | Leadership

This week's guest is Jennifer Drago. Ron and Jennifer discussed having a long-term vision, data-driven strategies, overcoming resistance to change, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode ...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2024/04/25/ga-525-crafting-a-long-term-vision-with-jennifer-drago/

This week's guest is Royden Johnson. Ron and Royden discussed lean in South Africa, connection before correction, 5S, authority, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for do...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2024/04/18/ga-524-connection-before-correction-with-royden-johnson/

  This week's guest is Tim Pettry. Ron and Tim discussed outside perceptions of Toyota, Cleveland Clinic's journey with continuous improvement, and Tim's unusual workshop at the upcoming Shingo ...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2024/04/11/ga-523-the-cleveland-clinic-improvement-model-with-tim-pettry/

This week's guest is April Bell. Ron and April discussed how Jack Henry uses continuous improvement, specifically Toyota Kata. They also explored quantifying waste in an office setting, and the i...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2024/04/04/ga-522-continuous-improvement-at-jack-henry-with-april-bell/

This week's guest is Alen Ganic. Ron and Alen discussed Alen's work with the City of Grand Rapids, process improvement from the customer perspective, and the importance of celebrating quick wins....

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2024/03/28/ga-521-celebrating-quick-wins-with-alen-ganic/

This week's guest is Michael Lombard. Ron and Michael discussed deliberate versus random practice, homeschooling, youth soccer, and what it's like using scientific thinking in those environments....

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2024/03/21/ga-520-applying-scientific-thinking-in-untraditional-contexts-with-michael-lombard/

This week's guest is Robb Holman. Ron and Robb discussed Robb's new book, "Lessons from Abdul," navigating crises, filtering out the "noise" in our lives, and more. An MP3 audio version of this e...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2024/03/14/ga-519-lessons-from-abdul-with-robb-holman/

This week's guest is Jim Huntzinger. Ron and Jim discussed what it means to build a culture of continuous improvement, what the future of continuous improvement looks like, and more. An MP3 audio...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2024/03/07/518-building-a-culture-of-continuous-improvement-with-jim-huntzinger/

This week's guest is Carlos Pereyra. Ron and Carlos discussed Carlos's recent graduation from our Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt program, what it means to create psychological safety, measuring...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2024/02/29/ga-517-becoming-a-master-black-belt-with-carlos-pereyra/

This week's guest is Jim Vaselopulos. Ron and Jim discussed business distractions, AI, and the lean parallels in Jim's book on clarity. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for downl...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2024/02/22/ga-516-the-true-meaning-of-clarity-with-jim-vaselopulos/

This week's guest is Nikhil Joshi. Ron and Nikhil discussed the role of software in continuous improvement, what the future of AI looks like, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is ava...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2024/02/15/ga-515-software-ai-and-continuous-improvement-with-nikhil-joshi/

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,...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2024/02/08/ga-514-turning-the-tables-on-ron-with-clint-west/

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 epis...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2024/02/01/ga-513-lean-and-live-coaching-with-sam-morgan/

This week's guest is Bill Leahy. Ron and Bill discussed Bill's critically important initiative to support veterans as they transition back into civilian life, and his documentary "Unturning Steel...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2024/01/25/ga-512-unturning-steel-with-bill-leahy/

This week's guest is Eric Recker. Ron and Eric discussed bullying, avoiding burnout, and what it means to "Win the Now." An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In th...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2024/01/18/ga-511-winning-the-now-with-eric-recker/

This week's guest is Scott McDuffee. Ron and Scott discussed the role of curiosity in leadership, dealing with "CAVE" people, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for downl...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2024/01/11/ga-510-the-role-of-questioning-and-curiosity-in-leadership-with-scott-mcduffee/

This week's guest is Marc Braun. Ron and Marc discussed all things coaching, including some truly powerful anecdotes. They also explored the concept of "coachability." An MP3 audio version of thi...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2024/01/04/ga-509-courage-humility-and-discipline-with-marc-braun/

This week's guest is Karen Friedenberg. Ron and Karen discussed strategic planning, specifically Karen's strategy execution framework. They also talked about measuring initiatives. An MP3 audio v...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/12/28/ga-508-adopting-a-strategy-execution-framework-with-karen-friedenberg/

This week's guest is Rick Foreman. Ron and Rick discussed dealing with resistance as well as choosing between different leadership behaviors and approaches. An MP3 audio version of this episode i...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/12/21/ga-507-navigating-leadership-development-behaviors-with-rick-foreman/

This week's guest is Adam Lawrence. Ron and Adam discussed kaizen events, specifically the different roles involved and how they function together. They also talked about dealing with "CAVE" Peop...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/12/14/ga-506-roles-and-relationships-in-kaizen-events-with-adam-lawrence/

  This week's guest is our own Steve Kane. Ron and Steve discussed Toyota Kata, coaching (specifically Steve's coaching style), running certification programs, and more. An MP3 audio version of ...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/12/07/ga-505-values-vs-principles-with-steve-kane/

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 so...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/11/30/ga-504-gemba-academys-2023-with-ron-pereira/

This week's guest is Brent Weichers. Ron and Brent discussed the different kinds of motivation, presenting data to a non-technical audience, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is avai...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/11/23/ga-503-balancing-intrinsic-and-extrinsic-motivation-with-brent-weichers/

This week's guest is John Abplanalp. Ron and John discussed all things productivity, including OEE, engaging employees, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download he...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/11/16/ga-502-the-importance-of-productivity-with-john-abplanalp/

This week's guest is Brandon Brown. Ron and Brandon discussed TWI, and why reducing both personal and professional chaos is so important. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for dow...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/11/09/ga-501-reducing-chaos-with-brandon-brown/

This week we're celebrating our 500th episode by sharing some of our team's favorite moments from over the years. Whether you're new to the podcast or you've been here since the beginning, thank ...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/11/02/ga-500-celebrating-500-episodes/

This week's guest is Jeff Reinke. Ron and Jeff discussed OT Cybersecurity, its role in manufacturing, dealing with hackers and ransomware, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is availa...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/10/26/ga-499-ot-cybersecurity-in-manufacturing-with-jeff-reinke/

This week's guest is Chad Bareither. Ron and Chad discussed Chad's book, "Improve LESS," Toyota Kata, why continuous improvement is not just "extra work," and more. An MP3 audio version of this e...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/10/19/ga-499-the-power-of-improving-less-with-chad-bareither/

This week's guest is James Newell. Ron and James discussed generational diversity and how it affects workplace dynamics. James explained how we can navigate these differences, ensure that the kno...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/10/12/ga-497-navigating-generational-diversity-with-james-newell/

This week's guest is Kyle Brady. Ron and Kyle discussed suggestion boxes, how to handle suggestions that aren't accepted, and how to get started with your own suggestion program. An MP3 audio ver...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/10/05/ga-496-how-to-handle-employee-suggestions-with-kyle-brady/

This week's guest is Kerry L. Bass. Ron and Kerry discussed company culture, employee engagement, finding and retaining the right talent, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is availab...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/09/28/ga-495-finding-and-retaining-the-right-talent-with-kerry-l-bass/

This week's guest is Brandon Brown. Ron and Brandon discussed TWI, training timetables, and what it means to live a life you're proud of. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for dow...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/09/21/ga-494-twi-and-the-training-timetable-with-brandon-brown/

This week's guest is John Knotts. Ron and John explored the multifaceted concept of fear. John also explained why fear exists, and how scientific thinking and continuous improvement can help us a...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/09/14/ga-493-dealing-with-fear-with-john-knotts/

This week's guest is Mark Graban. Ron and Mark discussed process behavior charts, the importance of good metrics, the Red Bead Experiment, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is availa...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/09/07/ga-492-better-metrics-for-better-management-with-mark-graban/

This week's guest is Kerrie Jordan. Ron and Kerrie discussed upskilling, what it means to have a "flexible work schedule," improving morale, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is avai...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/08/31/ga-491-what-leads-to-high-morale-with-kerrie-jordan/

  This week's guests are David Henkin and Thomas Bertels. David and Thomas talked about co-authoring their new book, "Fixing Work," how attitudes around work and the workplace have changed, the ...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/08/24/ga-490-whats-broken-about-work-with-david-henkin-and-thomas-bertels/

This week's guest is Gerald J. Leonard. Ron and Gerald covered a lot of interesting topics including Gerald's personal health journey, brain science, being a musician, and the power of affirmatio...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/08/17/ga-489-understanding-the-way-we-think-with-gerald-j-leonard/

This week's guest is Summer Davies. Ron and Summer discussed the importance of trust, working remotely, addressing micromanaging, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for d...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/08/10/ga-488-learning-to-manage-people-with-summer-davies/

This week's guest is Elisabeth Swan. Ron and Elisabeth discussed her book, "Picture Yourself a Leader," the actions we take as leaders, building habits, and more. An MP3 audio version of this epi...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/08/03/ga-487-picture-yourself-a-leader-with-elisabeth-swan/

This week's guest is Lou Carter. Ron and Lou discussed positive work relationships, how blame can become toxic, and overall how to create a well-loved workplace. An MP3 audio version of this epis...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/07/27/ga-486-creating-a-well-loved-workplace-with-lou-carter/

This week's guest is Bruno Pesec. Ron and Bruno discussed journaling, practical tips for reflection, and the relationship between lean, change, and reflexivity. You won't want to skip this one! A...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/07/20/ga-485-lean-change-and-reflexivity-with-bruno-pesec/

This week's guest is Boris Kajos. Ron and Boris discussed working as a team, staying on task, the role of communication, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download h...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/07/13/ga-484-the-importance-of-communication-with-boris-kajos/

This week's guest is Dr. Jennifer Nash. Ron and Jennifer discussed human leadership, her book "Be Human, Lead Human," working from home, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is availabl...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/07/06/ga-483-human-leadership-with-dr-jennifer-nash/

This week's guest is Brent Weichers. Ron and Brent discussed OpEx assessments and how Brent and his team deliver genuine value and insight through them. An MP3 audio version of this episode is av...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/06/29/ga-482-the-true-value-of-opex-assessments-with-brent-weichers/

This week's guest is George Saiz. Ron and George discussed the true meaning behind Respect for People, and how to effectively motivate different people in different ways. An MP3 audio version of ...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/06/22/ga-481-motivation-and-respect-for-people-with-george-saiz/

This week's guest is Mark Graban. Ron and Mark discussed making mistakes and the importance of psychological safety. Mark also shared a little about his podcast, "My Favorite Mistake," and his ne...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/06/15/ga-480-learning-from-our-mistakes-with-mark-graban/

This week's guest is Jacob Bonde Larsen. Ron and Jacob discussed RPA (Robotic Process Automation), the three components of RPA, how it relates to lean, and more. An MP3 audio version of this epis...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/06/08/ga-479-continuous-improvement-and-rpa-with-jacob-bonde-larsen/

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 av...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/06/01/ga-478-discovering-your-purpose-with-john-knotts/

This week's guests are Sam Morgan and Andres Alamillo. Ron, Sam, and Andres discussed the importance of diversity in continuous improvement, using the kata framework as a lens. An MP3 audio versi...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/05/25/ga-477-building-a-diverse-continuous-improvement-community-with-sam-morgan-and-andres-alamillo/

This week's guest is Nick Katko. Ron and Nick discussed the importance of leveraging Lean Accounting, Nick's book "The Lean CFO," and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for d...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/05/18/ga-476-why-lean-accounting-matters-with-nick-katko/

This week's guest is Chris Hodges. Ron and Chris discussed Noble Automation, the role of AI in automation, the concept of monomyths, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available fo...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/05/11/ga-475-helping-humans-be-heroes-with-christopher-hodges/

  This week's guest is Sarah Tilkens. Ron and Sarah discussed her career at GE, the impact coaching has had on her, and how she integrates coaching and lean. An MP3 audio version of this episode...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/05/04/ga-474-integrating-coaching-and-lean-with-sarah-tilkens/

This week's guest is Calvin Williams. Ron and Calvin discussed Calvin's new book, "FIT: The Simple Science of Achieving Strategic Goals," and what setting strategic goals really entails. An MP3 a...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/04/27/ga-473-setting-and-achieving-strategic-goals-with-calvin-williams/

This week's guest is Bonnie Davis. Ron and Bonnie discussed how the two pillars of lean should work together, A3 Thinking, and the importance of leadership buy-in and how to influence it. An MP3 ...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/04/20/ga-472-balancing-the-two-pillars-of-lean-with-bonnie-davis/

This week's guest is Vince Sassano. Ron and Vince discussed KPIs, balancing them with what the customer wants, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In th...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/04/13/ga-471-setting-and-measuring-kpis-with-vince-sassano/

This week's guest is Bobby Jackson. Bobby explained what it means to use your natural gifts, the six different types, and how to determine what yours are. An MP3 audio version of this episode is ...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/04/06/ga-470-identifying-and-using-your-natural-gifts-with-bobby-jackson/

This week's guest is Steve Bell. Ron and Steve discussed Steve's work applying lean to NGOs, how he approaches Change Management, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for d...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/03/30/ga-469-improving-lives-with-lean-with-steve-bell/

This week's guest is Ryan Tierney of Seating Matters. Ryan and Ron discussed the reactions Ryan got when he first discovered lean, the importance of being both humble and curious, and more. An MP...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/03/23/ga-468-lean-made-simple-with-ryan-tierney/

This week's guest is Andy Reith. Ron and Andy discussed Andy's time at Toyota as well as a tannery, and what Andy believes a brilliant process looks like. An MP3 audio version of this episode is ...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/03/16/ga-467-what-makes-a-brilliant-process-with-andy-reith/

This week's guest is Jamie Flinchbaugh. Jamie updated us on what he's learned since publishing his latest book, how he recommends writing a good problem statement, and more. An MP3 audio version ...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/03/09/ga-466-problem-statements-ideation-and-coaching-with-jamie-flinchbaugh/

This week's guests are Matt May and Pablo Dominguez. Ron, Matt, and Pablo discussed Matt and Pablo's book What a Unicorn Knows, the role of AI in business, and more. An MP3 audio version of this...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/03/02/ga-465-what-a-unicorn-knows-with-matt-may-and-pablo-dominguez/

This week's guest is Andrew Piland. Ron and Andrew discussed how continuous improvement works in the construction industry, what Respect for People looks like, supply chain waste, and more. An MP...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/02/23/ga-464-starting-with-a-process-with-andrew-piland/

This week's guest is Phil Ranck. Ron and Phil talked about Lean Alaska, which Phil founded, as well as his work with the United States Army. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for ...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/02/16/ga-463-academics-vs-application-with-phil-ranck/

This week's guest is Roland Guerrero. Ron and Roland discussed Roland's experience working with the city of Fort Collins on their lean journey. Ron also asked Roland to weigh in on whether conten...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/02/09/ga-462-fort-collins-lean-journey-with-roland-guerrero/

This week's guest is Sam Morgan. Ron and Sam discussed Sam's coaching experiences and the connection between scientific thinking and confidence. They also discussed whether contentment and contin...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/02/02/ga-461-scientific-thinking-and-confidence-with-sam-morgan/

This week's guest is our own Ron Pereira. Ron discussed two of his favorite email newsletters: The Process and The Curiosity Chronicle. He also shared some powerful content from each. An MP3 audi...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/01/26/ga-460-newsletter-wisdom-with-ron-pereira/

This week's guest is Adam Lawrence. Ron and Adam discussed the Wheel of Sustainability, kaizen events, and how to handle "CAVE People." An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for downl...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/01/19/ga-459-dealing-with-cave-people-with-adam-lawrence/

This week we're sharing audio from three of our newer courses on risk analysis. Learn all about Bowtie Analysis, FMEA, and Fault Tree Analysis, and check out our website to watch the free videos ...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/01/12/ga-458-exploring-risk-analysis-with-ron-pereira/

This week's guests are Bob DeKoch and Phil Clampitt. Ron, Bob, and Phil talked about servant leadership, toxic positivity, and what it means to lead with care. An MP3 audio version of this episod...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2023/01/05/ga-457-leading-with-care-with-bob-dekoch-and-phil-clampitt/

This week's guest is Alex Judd. Ron and Alex listened to and discussed David Foster Wallace's famous commencement speech, "This Is Water." This is a very powerful episode that contains some great...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/12/29/ga-456-this-is-water-by-david-foster-wallace-with-alex-judd/

This week's guest is Julia Goldstein. Ron and Julia discussed the concept of circular economy, what sustainability looks like in a lean context, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is ...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/12/22/ga-455-the-intersection-of-lean-and-sustainability-with-julia-goldstein/

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 av...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/12/15/ga-454-practicing-lean-in-a-pandemic-with-sabrina-mccorvey/

This week's guest is Katie Anderson. Ron and Katie met up at the AME conference in Dallas to discuss what Katie's been up to as well as her book, Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn. Katie also sh...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/12/08/ga-453-navigating-the-struggle-of-learning-with-katie-anderson/

This week's guest is Jen Borden. Ron and Jen discussed transactional lean, what it entails, and how you can get started with it.  An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download h...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/12/01/ga-452-the-power-of-transactional-lean-with-jen-bordon/

This week's guests are Scott Laundry and Marc Bicknell. Ron, Scott, and Marc discussed all things kata, including being a good coach and how kata can be "evil." An MP3 audio version of this episo...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/11/24/ga-451-good-and-evil-in-kata-with-scott-laundry-and-marc-bicknell/

This week's guest is Billy Taylor. We caught up with Billy at the recent AME conference in Dallas, where he and Ron discussed his book The Winning Link and the concept of governance. Billy also s...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/11/17/ga-450-governing-the-standard-with-billy-taylor/

This week's guest is Mike Thelen. Ron and Mike caught up at the recent AME conference in Dallas, where they discussed company culture, the role of docility, and why "firefighters" get promoted in...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/11/10/ga-449-firefighting-docility-and-the-top-down-approach-to-lean-with-mike-thelen/

This week's guest is Gregory MacDougall. Gregory's interview is the first we're sharing from the recent AME Conference in Dallas. Gregory explained how he chooses keynote speakers, what his healt...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/11/03/ga-448-planning-an-ame-conference-with-gregory-macdougall/

This week's guest is Trond Undheim. Ron and Trond discussed Trond's book Augmented Lean, and his thoughts on automation and technology. He and Ron also each shared their stance on social media an...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/10/27/ga-447-reality-fights-back-with-trond-undheim/

This week's guest is Alex Judd. Alex explained his growth-oriented approach to leadership and coaching, and even gave Ron some parenting advice. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available ...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/10/20/ga-446-from-here-to-there-in-leadership-with-alex-judd/

This week's guest is Paul Stamper. Paul shared how lean has helped Ventura County improve its processes and how continuous improvement can bring positive change to government and service environm...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/10/13/ga-445-ventura-countys-lean-journey-with-paul-stamper/

This week's guest is Patrick Dippel. Ron and Patrick talked about volatility and how leaders and organizations everywhere can deal with uncertain times. Patrick also explained the merits of on-de...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/10/06/ga-444-navigating-volatility-with-patrick-dippel/

This week's guest is Jamie Dixon. Ron and Jamie talked all about the power of storytelling, and how it's done correctly. Jamie also specifically explained what the three ingredients of stories ar...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/09/29/ga-443-telling-stories-and-making-meaning-with-jamie-dixon/

This week's guest is Kurt Neubek. Kurt explained how lean is used in the Design and Construction industries, and the differences between virtual and in-person dynamics. He and Ron also discussed ...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/09/22/ga-442-getting-decisions-that-stick-with-kurt-neubek/

This week's guest is Deondra Wardelle. Deondra, a keynote panelist at the upcoming AME Conference, talked to Ron about her consulting work and strategic visioning. They also discussed kata and th...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/09/15/ga-441-strategic-visioning-with-deondra-wardelle/

This week's guest is Tom Hughes. Ron and Tom discussed how culture and standards coexist in lean, and why it's so important to be candid. Tom also shared some great anecdotes and lean wisdom. An ...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/09/08/ga-440-engagement-education-and-recognition-with-tom-hughes/

  This week's guest is John Knotts. Ron and John talked all about data, how to approach it, and what tools John recommends. John also expanded on the concept of "being the rock."  An MP3 audio ...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/09/01/ga-439-collecting-and-interpreting-data-with-john-knotts/

This week's guest is Brent Weichers. Brent explained how his organization has made real changes to improve the lives of the employees. He also shared what he'll be presenting at this year's AME c...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/08/25/ga-438-the-importance-of-understanding-people-with-brent-weichers/

This week's guest is Steve Kane. Ron and Steve discussed the benefits and challenges of virtual training. Steve also explained the trends in virtual training he's observed recently. An MP3 audio ...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/08/18/ga-437-virtual-training-with-steve-kane/

This week's guest is Thomas Bertels. Ron and Thomas discussed how Thomas got into work design, how it relates to lean, and why intrinsic motivation is so critical. An MP3 audio version of this ep...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/08/11/ga-436-work-design-and-intrinsic-motivation-with-thomas-bertels/

This week's guest is Wendy Posillico. Ron and Wendy discussed her golf career, her company Live Your June, and the role of ethos and pathos in leadership. An MP3 audio version of this episode is ...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/08/04/ga-435-golf-coaching-and-intentional-leadership-with-wendy-posillico/

This week's guest is Ron Pereira. Ron talked about our TPM, or Total Productive Maintenance, content, and then shared a previous episode on TPM by Balaji Chandrasekar. An MP3 audio version of thi...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/07/28/ga-434-all-about-tpm-with-ron-pereira/

This week's guest is Calvin Williams. Ron and Calvin discussed his company Impruver, scientific thinking, and what it means to be a scientific leader. An MP3 audio version of this episode is avai...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/07/21/ga-433-being-a-scientific-leader-with-calvin-williams/

This week's guest is Martina Kuhlmeyer. Ron and Martina talked about the true definition of culture, what it means to build lean into your company culture, and how to tell when things go awry. An...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/07/14/ga-432-lean-versus-lean-with-martina-kuhlmeyer/

This week's guest is Dereck Williams. Ron and Dereck discussed Quality Management Systems, what they entail, and how to ensure your efforts are successful and sustainable. An MP3 audio version of...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/07/07/ga-431-implementing-a-quality-management-system-with-dereck-williams/

This week's guest is Bhavana Bartholf. Bhavana is the Global Head of Digital & Sales Strategy at Microsoft and a keynote speaker at this year's AME International Conference. Ron and Bhavana discu...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/06/30/ga-430-the-importance-of-empathetic-leadership-with-bhavana-bartholf/

This week's guest is Michael Lamach. A keynote presenter at this year's AME International Conference, Ron and Michael talked about everything from his time at Trane Technologies, to promoting eng...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/06/23/ga-429-driving-excellence-and-creating-value-with-michael-lamach/

This week's guest is Colin Baird. Ron and Colin discussed the role of discovery and the importance of being appreciated. Colin also shared how his relationship with his father shaped the way he v...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/06/16/ga-428-the-power-of-discovery-with-colin-baird/

This week's guest is Ryan McCall. Ron and Ryan explored the Hierarchy of Action, and what it means to "Start with Why." Ryan also shared some advice for what to do when your "Why?" isn't embraced...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/06/09/ga-427-the-hierarchy-of-action-with-ryan-mccall/

This week's guest is Lauren Hisey. Ron and Lauren discussed the dangers of jumping straight into technology before exploring other options. They also covered value stream mapping, gemba walks, an...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/06/02/ga-426-deciding-when-to-use-technology-with-lauren-hisey/

This week's guest is Beau Briggs. Beau described his racing career and his family business, and how lean has been a part of both journeys. This is a particularly unique episode you won't want to ...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/05/26/ga-425-lean-and-racing-with-beau-briggs/

This week's guest is Adam Lawrence. Adam told Ron about his trip to French Guiana to see a NASA rocket launch, and everything that went wrong. Adam also explained how he believes having a lean ba...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/05/19/ga-424-when-things-go-wrong-the-spirit-of-kaizen-with-adam-lawrence/

This week's guest is Michael Parent. Ron and Michael discussed human-centered design and how it intersects with lean. Michael also talked about his book, The Lean Innovation Cycle.  An MP3 audio...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/05/12/ga-423-lean-and-human-centered-design-with-michael-parent/

This week's guest is Adam Marsland. Adam, who works in the legal industry, explained how his firm uses continuous improvement and what problems they're solving. An MP3 audio version of this episo...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/05/05/ga-422-getting-lean-buy-in-with-adam-marsland/

This week's guest is Dan Johnston.  Dan explained how his company WorkStep approaches hiring and retaining employees and what employees truly want, with clear parallels to lean, PDCA, and Respec...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/04/28/ga-421-what-employees-want-with-dan-johnston/

This week's guest is Rick Foreman. Ron and Rick talked all about the importance of gratitude, both in professional and personal contexts. Listen and learn how being grateful can improve your heal...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/04/21/ga-420-the-benefits-of-gratitude-with-rick-foreman/

This week's guest is Bryan Bauw. Bryan explained how he uses lean and continuous improvement in his role at a startup venture capital firm. Ron and Bryan also explored what we could learn from th...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/04/14/ga-419-lean-in-venture-capital-with-bryan-bauw/

This week's guest is Lance Knight. Lance explained how lean and value stream management work in the software delivery field. He also shed some light on what they're doing that traditional manufac...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/04/07/ga-418-value-stream-management-in-software-delivery-with-lance-knight/

This week's guests are Kathy Miller and Shannon Karels. They shared what it's like being women in manufacturing, their experiences leading lean transformations, and the inspiration behind their b...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/03/31/ga-417-steel-toes-and-stilettos-with-kathy-miller-and-shannon-karels/

This week's guest is Gregg Miner. Ron asked Gregg about his personal lean journey and JELD-WEN's lean journey. Gregg also shared some great advice on goal setting. An MP3 audio version of this ep...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/03/24/ga-416-jeld-wens-lean-journey-with-gregg-miner/

This week's guest is Sumit Gupta. Ron and Sumit discussed various aspects of leadership, including what it means to be a leader, dealing with different personality types, and more. An MP3 audio v...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/03/17/ga-415-reacting-vs-responding-with-sumit-gupta/

This week's guest is Richard Sheridan. Ron and Rich discussed Rich's two books, Joy, Inc. and Chief Joy Officer. Rich also shared what qualities he thinks make a good leader. An MP3 audio version...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/03/10/ga-414-the-characteristics-of-a-good-leader-with-richard-sheridan/

This week's guest is Hezi Korn. Ron and Hezi discussed TOC and how to identify and evaluate your constraints before automating anything. They also touched on some other important lean tools. An M...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/03/03/ga-413-understanding-the-constraint-with-hezi-korn/

This week's guest is Andy Switky. Ron and Andy discussed lean thinking versus design thinking, and what the two worlds could learn from each other. An MP3 audio version of this episode is availab...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/02/24/ga-412-lean-and-design-with-andy-switky/

This week's guest is David Tuttle. David is the head of Precision Machining Technology at Platt Technical High School, and he explained how the program works and how it can be life-changing for s...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/02/17/ga-411-practicing-lean-in-high-school-with-david-tuttle/

This week's guests are Max Krug and Pavel Kuviarzin. Part Two of a recent episode, Max and Pavel discuss everything from root cause analysis and problem-solving, to sustaining success. They also ...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/02/10/ga-410-are-you-winning-or-losing-with-max-krug-and-pavel-kuviarzin/

This week's guest is Shannan Vlieger. Ron and Shannan talked all about Douglas Dynamics and their management system, DDMS. Shannan explained the five levers of DDMS and why they're important. An ...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/02/03/ga-409-continuous-improvement-at-douglas-dynamics-with-shannan-vlieger/

This week's guest is Sarah Tilkens.  Sarah talked about her journey as a leader at GE and how she has embraced her true self in the process. Sarah also explained her interest in becoming a life ...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/01/27/ga-408-lean-and-life-coaches-with-sarah-tilkens/

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...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/01/20/ga-407-choosing-an-approach-to-lean-and-six-sigma-with-john-knotts/

This week's guest is Gemba Academy Co-Founder Ron Pereira. As we kick off the new year, Ron decided to share some of the observations he's made and the lessons he's learned recently, and how he's...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/01/13/ga-406-reflecting-on-2021-with-ron-pereira/

This week's guests are Max Krug and Pavel Kuviarzin. Max and Pavel gave us their take on the relationship between lean, processes, and The Theory of Constraints. They also touched on the dangers ...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2022/01/06/ga-405-elevating-constraints-with-max-krug-and-pavel-kuviarzin/

This week's guest is James Newell. Ron and James talked all about what VUCA means, how James introduced his team to lean, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download ...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2021/12/30/ga-404-leading-in-a-vuca-environment-with-james-newell/

This week's guest is Robb Holman. Ron and Robb talked about Robb's most recent book, Move the Needle. Robb also shared some of the most powerful stories we've had on the podcast to date. Don't sk...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2021/12/23/ga-404-moving-the-needle-with-robb-holman/

This week's guest is Peter Docker. Speaker, author, and former member of the Royal Air Force, Peter had a lot of very powerful leadership advice to share. He and Ron also specifically discussed P...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2021/12/16/ga-402-leading-from-the-jumpseat-with-peter-docker/

This week's guest is Juan Gomez. Juan has an impressive continuous improvement background and a real passion for Industry 4.0. He and Ron talked about the history of industrialization, how we'll ...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2021/12/09/ga-401-continuous-improvement-and-the-future-of-industry-4-0-with-juan-gomez/

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 ref...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2021/12/02/ga-400-the-gemba-academy-journey-with-ron-pereira-kevin-meyer-and-jon-miller/

This week's guests are Mike De Luca and Nick Katko. Together with Ron they discussed the concept of lean accounting, and what its advantages are over traditional cost accounting. An MP3 audio ver...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2021/11/25/ga-399-practicing-lean-accounting-with-mike-de-luca-and-nick-katko/

This week's guest is Adam Lawrence. Adam is back this week to tell a few more inspiring lean stories we didn't get to last time. Be sure to check out Episode 393 for Part One! An MP3 audio versio...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2021/11/18/ga-398-lean-storytelling-part-two-with-adam-lawrence/

This week's guest is Michael "Austin" Giles. Austin explained what it's like to practice continuous improvement in the military and how military leadership is similar to lean leadership. He also ...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2021/11/11/ga-397-lean-leadership-respect-for-people-and-the-military-with-michael-austin-giles/

This week's guest is Sara Ann Todd. Sara shared her thoughts on continuous improvement and organizational culture, specifically creating a culture of lean. She and Ron also discussed Respect for ...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2021/11/04/ga-396-the-barriers-to-developing-a-lean-culture-with-sara-ann-todd/

This week's guest is Sarah Cook. Sarah broke down the concept of tiered huddles, why they're worth doing, and how to get started. Be sure to check out our Lean Daily Management series for more on...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2021/10/28/ga-395-implementing-tiered-huddles-with-sarah-cook/

This week's guest is Karyn Ross. Karyn has been on the show quite a few times and each conversation is packed full of lean insights. This time, Karyn discussed her new book, The Kind Leader, and ...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2021/10/21/ga-394-practicing-kind-leadership-with-karyn-ross/

This week's guest is Adam Lawrence. We've had Adam on the show a few times before and have come to love his engaging and thought-provoking stories. This week Adam shared several different ones, e...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2021/10/14/ga-393-lean-storytelling-with-adam-lawrence/

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 appl...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2021/10/07/ga-392-using-lean-on-a-horse-farm-with-john-knotts/

This week we're sharing a few different audio clips on the power and benefits of Toyota Kata. The videos they come from will be available to view on our website without a subscription, so be sure...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2021/09/30/ga-391-discovering-the-power-of-toyota-kata-with-ron-pereira-friends/

This week's guest is Valorie Hendrix. Valorie told us all about VAVE, what it stands for, and what its benefits are. Valorie also explained how VAVE can be applied in less traditional lean settin...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2021/09/23/ga-390-exploring-and-using-vave-with-valorie-hendrix/

This week's guest is Jamie Flinchbaugh. Ron and Jamie discussed the contents of Jamie's upcoming book, People Solve Problems. This episode is full of incredible insights on lean, leadership, prob...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2021/09/16/ga-389-people-solve-problems-with-jamie-flinchbaugh/

This week's guest is Chandan Dey. Chandan provided some valuable insight on 3P, including advice on deploying it within your organization. Chandan also explained how and why the human brain is li...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2021/09/09/ga-388-your-brain-and-a-parachute-with-chandan-dey/

This week's guest is Michelle Pereira. Michelle, who is Ron's sister, is a VP at Habitat for Humanity Manitoba. She and Ron discussed her journey to success and the non-profit world in general. T...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2021/08/26/ga-386-navigating-your-journey-to-success-with-michelle-pereira/

This week's guest is Robert Stone. Robert has worked at organizations with varying degrees of lean experience, and he shared what that's been like. Ron and Robert also discussed why you can't do ...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2021/08/19/ga-385-transcending-the-artifacts-of-lean-with-robert-stone/

This week's guest is Jared Thatcher. Jared wrote a book on using lean at home, including KPIs and visual management. While you don't have to be a parent to enjoy this episode, Jared does share so...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2021/08/12/ga-384-parenting-the-lean-way-with-jared-thatcher/

This week's guest is Glade Holman. Glade has a coaching and consulting background, and he explained his work as a "feedback specialist." Ron and Glade discussed the nuances of giving and receivin...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2021/08/05/ga-383-giving-and-receiving-feedback-with-glade-holman/

This week's guest is Steve Pereira. Steve and Ron discussed Steve's minimalist approach to value stream mapping, and how it differs from other approaches. Steve doesn't have a traditional lean ba...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2021/07/29/ga-382-simplifying-value-stream-mapping-with-steve-pereira/

This week's guest is Kelly Mallery. Kelly and Ron talked all about coaching, the skills involved, and the challenges Kelly has faced. A Lead Lean Manufacturing Specialist at GE Aviation, Kelly al...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2021/07/22/ga-381-the-art-of-coaching-with-kelly-mallery/

This week's guests are Peter and Ed Schein, prominent figures in the leadership and organizational culture fields. A father-son team, they discussed the books they've written, the concept of Humb...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2021/07/15/ga-380-the-concept-of-humble-inquiry-with-peter-and-ed-schein/

This week's guests are Tracey and Ernie Richardson. Tracey and Ernie broke down leading and lagging indicators, balancing the two, and some examples of both. They also explained the role standard...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2021/07/08/ga-379-leading-vs-lagging-indicators-with-tracey-and-ernie-richardson/

This week's guest is Robert Penney. Robert, whose background is in construction, explained how the industry uses lean, what tools they use, etc. Robert also had some great books to recommend. An ...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2021/07/01/ga-378-lean-in-construction-with-robert-penney/

This week's guests are Karyn Ross and Jessica House. Karyn and Jessica talked about their work with kindness, mental health, and psychological safety in the workplace. They then walked Ron throug...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2021/06/24/ga-377-psychological-safety-and-the-5cs-karyn-ross-and-jessica-house/

This week's guest is Greg Woods.  Ron and Greg talked about the various approaches to visual management, including physical and digital strategies. They also discussed the obeya method and what ...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2021/06/17/ga-376-navigating-visual-management-and-the-obeya-method-with-greg-woods/

This week's guest is Kyle Kumpf. Ron and Kyle discussed Kyle's experience using lean in engineering versus banking, and what he's learned from the pandemic. Kyle also explained why he wants to us...

https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2021/06/10/ga-375-ending-human-suffering-with-process-improvement-with-kyle-kumpf/