Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership

This week’s guest is Shahab Shah. Ron and Shahab discussed the importance of balancing human empathy with the demands of reality, why tone matters, first steps for making improvements, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3Shahab 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? Why else does tone matter?

This week’s guest is Pete Behrens. Ron and Pete discussed Pete’s book, “Into the Fog,” what it means for leaders to face uncertainty, why leadership is like cooking, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3Into the Fog 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 does venturing “into the fog” look or feel like for you?

This week’s guest is Brian Meyers. Ron and Brian discussed the heart-stopping story of how Brian’s facility caught fire, the profound difference lean made in saving it, what “unwavering commitment” means, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3Brian on LinkedInLean by Doing 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? In what other truly profound ways can lean save lives, factories, whole businesses, etc?

This week’s guest is Kristin Kielich. Ron and Kristin discussed Kristin’s experiences with continuous improvement in education, dealing with resistance, measuring success, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3Kristin 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 else could continuous improvement be used in an educational setting?

This week’s guest is Randall Dupre. Ron and Randall discussed Randall’s book, “Everyday Lean,” the kinds of mistakes Randall sees people making, what good leadership looks like, his favorite lean principles, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3Randall on LinkedInRandall’s WebsiteEveryday Lean 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 learn to see waste?

This week’s guest is Dean Svarc. Ron and Dean discussed Dean’s book, “Trojan Horse,” navigating hidden threats, why culture matters, the mistakes leaders make, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3Dean’s WebsiteDean 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? What other “hidden threats” are there?

This week’s guest is Ashley Herd. Ron and Ashley discussed Ashley’s Pause, Consider, Act Framework, the concept of a career quilt, micromanagement, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3Ashley’s WebsiteThe Manager Method Book 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 are your thoughts on the Pause, Consider, Act Framework?

This week’s guest is Adam Lawrence. Ron and Adam discussed Adam’s Wheel of Sustainability, the importance of continuously improving, what his Sustainability System assessment is trying to solve, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3Adam’s Past Gemba Academy Podcast EpisodesThe Wheel of SustainabilityGet Your Sustainability ScoreAdam on LinkedInAdam’s Website 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 are your thoughts on the Wheel of Sustainability?

This week’s guest is Steven Remsen. Ron and Steven discussed Steven’s time at Intel, how to make change “stick” at a large organization, what Steven sees organizations struggling with, the current state of AI, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3Steven 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? What do YOU think it takes to make a change “stick” at an organization?

This week’s guest is Dr. Julia Garcia. Ron and Julia discussed Julia’s book, “The Five Habits of Hope,” the power of resilience, the role hope plays in problem-solving, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3The Five Habits of HopeJulia’s Website 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 habit of hope stands out to you?

This week’s guest is Royden Johnson. Ron and Royden discussed the concept of a lean operating system talking versus singing, the different phases of the operating system, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3GA 524 | Connection Before CorrectionRoyden 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? What are your thoughts on the three phases?

This week’s guest is Chad Bareither. Ron and Chad discussed making culture changes in the workplace, powerful aspects of Japanese culture, the importance of cleaning up, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3GA 498 | The Power of Improving LessGA 556 | What a Successful Lean Transformation Looks LikeChad on LinkedInBareither Group 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? Have you ever tried to implement cultural changes at your organization?

This week’s guest is Kathy Miller. Ron and Kathy discussed manufacturing, Kathy’s new book “MORE Is Better,” optimism, psychological safety, and the art of making high-quality connections. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3GA 417 | Steel Toes and Stilettos with Kathy Miller and Shannon KarelsMORE Is BetterKathy’s Website 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 define psychological safety?

This week’s guest is Hanna Bauer. Ron and Hanna discussed the role of emotional intelligence in success, balancing empathy and accountability, navigating love languages, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3HeartnomicsHanna on LinkedInHanna on Facebook 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 does alignment look like to you?

This week’s guest is Noah Waech. Ron and Noah discussed Noah’s experiences teaching lean, what happens when things don’t go as planned, Value Stream Mapping, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3Noah 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? Do you have any experience teaching lean?

This week’s guest is Radhika Dutt. Ron and Radhika discussed OKRs, Toyota Kata, the target mentality, the OHLA puzzle framework, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3Radhika on LinkedInRadhika’s Website 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 are your thoughts on OKRs?

This week’s guest is Joel Hugghins. Ron and Joel discussed dealing with CAVE people, intellectual property, getting lean to stick, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3Joel on LinkedInJoel’s Website 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 obstacles have you faced in terms of getting lean to stick?

This week we’re ringing in the New Year with Billy Taylor. Ron and Billy discussed strategy and KPAs, hidden truths, clarity, being hard on the process, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3Billy on LinkedInGA 258 | Creating a Common MeaningGA 347 | Leveraging Deliberate PracticeGA 352 | Defining, Executing, and Aligning WinningGA 450 | Governing the Standard with Billy Taylor 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 does clarity break down, in your opinion?

This week, we’re sharing a special Christmas episode featuring insights from the Gemba Academy team. Each individual answered the question: What does continuous improvement mean to you in your own life? An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 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 does continuous improvement mean to you in your own life?

This week’s guest is Alexandra Suchman. Ron and Alexandra discussed the concept of relational waste, playing games in continuous improvement, the role of personality differences, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3Alexandra on LinkedInBarometer XP 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? Have you ever played games in a continuous improvement setting? What kinds of games?