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

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?

This week’s guests are Heather Underwood and Adam Marsland. Ron, Heather, and Adam discussed how lean is being applied in legal settings, the status quo when it comes to AI, what the future might look like, 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 on LinkedInHeather on LinkedInGA 326 | Lean and Law in the UK with Adam MarslandGA 422 | Getting Lean Buy-In with Adam Marsland 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? Are you concerned for the future in regards to AI? Why or why not?

This week’s guest is Caleb Wilczynski. Ron and Caleb discussed Caleb’s experience getting his Master Black Belt with Gemba Academy, the challenges his organization has faced, design engineering, leveraging OEE, 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 MP3Caleb 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 Overall Equipment Effectiveness?

This week's guest is Gemba Academy Senior Coach and Instructor Ricky Banks. Ron and Ricky discussed what it means to lead without authority, working with incarcerated individuals, the importance of building relationships, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: Ricky's background (3:17) What "leading without authority" means to him (4:15) Whether it's more or less important today (6:10) Building trust and credibility (7:47) An example of a spectacular leader (10:49) How it feels working with incarcerated individuals (15:02) How these skills work in the coaching context (18:24) The importance of relationships (22:27) The role of likeability (23:32) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Ricky on LinkedIn Ministry Manna 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 the phrase "leading without authority" mean to you?

This week's guests are Michelle Troseth and Tracy Christopherson. Ron, Michelle, and Tracy discussed the concept of an internal operating system, dealing with both burnout and boredom, the importance of personal alignment, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: Michelle and Tracy's favorite quotes (3:12) Their backgrounds (4:37) Characterizing burnout (6:03) Dealing with boredom (9:27) About the "internal operating system" (11:24) How to prevent leaders from self-sabotaging (16:22) "Upgrading" your operating system (20:52) The importance of personal alignment (24:23) An example anecdote (26:52) How that kind of impact makes them feel (30:56) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Tracy on LinkedIn Michelle on LinkedIn Missing Logic Burnout Proof Leadership 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 about the concept of an internal operating system can you relate to?

This week's guest is Nick Klein. Ron and Nick discussed how Nick applies lean at his organization, the challenges they're facing, and why quick improvements like cleaning up your desktop do more than you think. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: The quote Nick likes (2:37) Nick's background (3:34) His journey (5:52) An example improvement (8:30) The size of their organization (10:08) The challenges they're facing (13:57) A breakthrough moment (17:08) One of Nick's favorite mistakes (19:20) Advice for anyone who is new to lean (22:55) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Nick 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's a quick fix you could do today to make your life easier?

This week's guest is Katie Anderson. Ron and Katie discussed Katie's most recent book, the Katalyst framework she created, her experiences leading trips in Japan, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: The quote Katie likes (2:55) Her background (4:52) What she's learned since writing the book (7:54) The model she created (9:49) The mistake organizations and leaders make (13:05) Katie's podcast journey (17:48) Her experiences in Japan (26:51) Katie's take on AI (30:18) Her final words of wisdom (34:48) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Katie on LinkedIn Katie's Website Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn GA 173 | How to Use A3 Thinking GA 242 | How to Leverage Different Lean Experiences GA 281 | Building an Online Community of Practice GA 297 | The Importance of Hansei and Revitalization GA 331 | Leading and Learning at Toyota GA 453 | Navigating the Struggle of Learning 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 interests you most about the Katalyst framework?

This week's guests are Sarah Tilkens and Leah Roe. Ron, Sarah, and Leah discussed the problem solver revolution, building trust in yourself and others, working with younger generations, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: A favorite quote (2:16) How Sarah and Leah met (4:15) Ron's confession (9:25) Building a culture of problem solvers (11:15) His advice for when trust isn't where it should be (13:23) Trusting yourself (17:34) The problem solver revolution (22:32) How kaizen plays a role (25:49) Working with the younger generations (29:11) The most important concept Ron took away from today's episode (37:33) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 GA 275 | Leading vs. Serving with Sarah Tilkens GA 408 | Lean and Life Coaches with Sarah Tilkens GA 474 | Integrating Coaching and Lean with Sarah Tilkens GA 568 | Lean and Talent Development with Sarah Tilkens Sarah on LinkedIn Sarah's Website Leah on LinkedIn Leah'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 build trust in yourself? In coworkers?

This week's guest is Gui Costin. Ron and Gui discuss fostering a calm company culture, bringing out the best in people, dealing with different generations and personality types in the workplace, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: Gui's favorite quote (2:49) His background (4:22) The concept of continuous improvement culture (5:45) The definition of kindness (10:46) Gui's take on personality types (13:53) The culture of calm (18:01) Managing employees of a younger generation (21:04) Some actionable steps you can take to improve your company's culture (30:50) Gui's final words of wisdom (36:44) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Gui on LinkedIn The Dakota Way Gui'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 deal with generational differences at work?

This week's guest is George Pesansky. Ron and George discussed taking gemba walks, what we can learn from factory parking lots, the Kano model, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: George's quote (2:51) His background (4:39) His take on gemba walks (6:33) Leadership and setting expectations (9:28) The idea of failure (11:37) Clues from the factory parking lot (14:03) The Kano model (15:43) How George uses A3s (21:09) His final words of wisdom (27:18) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 George's Website "Superperformance" 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 else could the Kano model be used in continuous improvement?

This week's guests are Josh Davis and Greg Prosmushkin. Ron, Josh, and Greg discussed NLP, or Neuro-Linguistic Programming, why it matters, how it can help in difficult situations, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: Their favorite quotes (3:07) Their backgrounds (4:21) What NLP is and why we should care (7:38) What a well-formed outcome means (10:47) Whether or not NLP is manipulative (15:38) Examples of when NLP has helped others (17:59) The techniques of NLP (20:27) How NLP can help in difficult situations (24:17) What NLP helps (29:29) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 The Difference That Makes the Difference 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 heard of NLP before?