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Vem pro GembaPodcast Vem pro Gemba | EP 76 – Lean e TecnologiaNeste episódio do Podcast Vem pro Gemba recebemos o Engenheiro Industrial Antenor Dallabriga Jr., o tema central é a integração entre Lean e Tecnologia e como usar recursos tecnológicos de forma inteligente, sem perder o foco nos fundamentos da melhoria contínua.Ao longo da conversa, discutimos que tecnologia não é solução por si só. Ela só gera resultado quando está a serviço de processos bem definidos, pessoas capacitadas e uma cultura Lean sólida. O episódio traz reflexões práticas sobre:✔️ Quando a tecnologia realmente agrega valor✔️ Como evitar desperdícios digita...
2026-01-1436 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 612 | Gratitude, Giving, and Growth with the Gemba Academy Team
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:
The format of this episode (0:45)
A few words from Greg (1:32)
A few words from Tomii (4:53)
A few words from Alen (6:36)
A few words from Jennifer (8:05)
A few words from Ricky (9:09)
A few words from Brita (11:47)
A few words from Michael (13:28)
A few final words from...
2025-12-2515 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.75 - Eficiência OperacionalNesse episódio do podcast Vem pro Gemba, vamos falar sobre Eficiência Operacional, explorando como otimizar processos, elevar produtividade e gerar valor sustentável dentro das operações industriais.Sobre o convidado – Cristiano Erno Diefenthalerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cristiano-erno-diefenthaler/Cristiano é Diretor de Operações na Bendertec, com ampla experiência na condução de estratégias de eficiência, otimização de processos e gestão industrial. Sua trajetória é marcada pela liderança de equipes multidisciplinares e pela implementação de soluções que fortalecem a excelência operacional e o crescimento sustentável da...
2025-12-0943 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 609 | Leveraging Overall Equipment Effectiveness with Caleb Wilczynski
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:
The quote Caleb likes (3:57)
His background (5:07)
What he’s up to in continuous improvement (8:42)
About Caleb’s design engineering role (12:06)
Their change management journey (17:20)
How else Caleb is using his new skills (21:24)
How Caleb plans to share his knowledge (25:45)
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2025-12-0432 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 608 | Leading Without Authority with Ricky Banks
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 cont...
2025-11-2729 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.74 - O que você precisa saber sobre gestão em Melhoria ContínuaNesse episódio do podcast Vem pro Gemba, vamos mergulhar no assunto de Melhoria Contínua e Excelência Operacional na Indústria.Sobre o convidado - Silvio Sacramento https://www.linkedin.com/in/silviosacramento/Silvio Sacramento é um profissional experiente na área industrial, com foco no desenvolvimento de projetos de Melhoria Contínua e Excelência Operacional.Ele atua na definição e estruturação de processos relacionados a Qualidade, Segurança, Meio Ambiente, Logística, Manutenção e Operações, garantindo engajamento e resultados por meio de equipes técnicas autônomas e responsáveis. Sua e...
2025-11-2547 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.73 - Qualidade e eficiência operacional em uma multinacional🎧 Nesse episódio do podcast Vem pro Gemba, trataremos do assunto Qualidade e Eficiência Operacional em uma Multinacional, explorando como grandes organizações constroem e sustentam padrões de excelência através de metodologias e práticas integradas de gestão.👨⚙ Sobre o convidado – Devair Menezeshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/devair-menezes-a1956658/Devair é um líder experiente em Engenharia de Processos, Projetos, Manufatura, Planejamento, Logística e Gestão da Qualidade, com mais de 15 anos de experiência em indústrias globais. Sua trajetória é marcada pela aplicação de metodologias Lean, WCM e Ágeis, sempre em busca da pad...
2025-11-1133 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.72 - Como escalar empresas familiares no BrasilVem pro Gemba – O podcast que leva você ao coração da ação, onde a estratégia encontra a execução real. Neste episódio, mergulhamos no tema Liderança Prática e Crescimento Sustentável no Gemba, explorando como transformar desafios operacionais em oportunidades de expansão para negócios no Brasil e na América Latina.👨💼 Sobre o convidado - Ernesto Maceirashttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ernestomaceiras/Ernesto Maceiras é um líder visionário com mais de 20 anos de experiência em gestão e expansão empresarial, incluindo 14 anos como CEO no mercado brasileiro. Membr...
2025-10-2859 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 602 | Clues from the Factory Parking Lot with George Pesansky
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)
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2025-10-1629 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.71 - Qualidade e Produtividade com o Lean em uma empresa familiar🚀 Transformando Empresas Familiares com Lean e Excelência OperacionalNo episódio de hoje do Vem pro Gemba, recebemos Thiago Risselli, especialista com mais de 22 anos de experiência em gestão industrial! Ele revela estratégias práticas e acessíveis sobre como aplicar metodologias Lean para impulsionar a qualidade, aumentar a produtividade e otimizar processos em empresas de pequeno e médio porte.🎧 Ouça agora e leve sua gestão para o próximo nível!Deixe seu like 👍, inscreva-se no canal e ative o sininho para mais conteúdos sobre gestão, Lean, produtividade...
2025-10-1439 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 600 | Reflecting on Six Hundred Episodes with Ron Pereira
This week we’re celebrating our 600th episode. Our Director of Studios Greg Nickell asked Ron about the company’s growth over the years, the challenges we’ve faced, what we hope the next generation will take away from our videos, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
Ron’s favorite quote (1:07)
His background (1:32)
How Gemba Academy began (3:24)
The role of timing in Gemba Academy’s success (7:30)
Some of our early challenges (10:20)
What our library looks like now (12:45)
Our focus on helping peopl...
2025-10-0226 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.70 - A Carreira de um Profissional Black Belt com Rafael LunardiNesse episódio do Vem pro Gemba, exploramos a jornada e os desafios da carreira de um profissional Black Belt, recebendo Rafael Lunardi como convidado especial.👤 Sobre o convidado – Rafael Lunardi https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafael-lunardi82/Executivo de Operações com mais de 20 anos de experiência em empresas multinacionais, nacionais e familiares nos setores de logística, transporte, indústria e bens de consumo (LATAM). Rafael conta com uma trajetória sólida, liderando operações, projetos, gestão de pessoas e planejamento estratégico. É especialista em Lean, TPM, Six Sigma (Master Black Belt) e metodologia...
2025-09-3050 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.68 - Transformação Lean na OrthometricNeste episódio do Vem pro Gemba, recebemos Gustavo Bertassi, o Diretor Industrial da Orthometric, para uma conversa inspiradora sobre a transformação lean dentro da empresa. Gustavo compartilha sua visão e experiência na implementação de metodologias lean, visando o desenvolvimento de equipes de alto desempenho, a redução de custos e o aumento da eficiência operacional.🔍 Sobre o Convidado - Gustavo BertassiGustavo é especialista em gestão industrial com foco na criação de equipes de alto rendimento. Com uma formação sólida, incluindo uma especialização em Engenharia de Produção pela UNESP e...
2025-09-0236 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.65 - Os segredos da Toyota para garantir eficiência na cadeia de fornecedoresNeste episódio do podcast Vem pro Gemba, recebemos Fabiana Giusti Serra, uma especialista em gestão de operações, para uma conversa profunda sobre como a Toyota aprimora a eficiência de sua cadeia de fornecedores através do Jishuken. Mergulhe na filosofia Lean, entendendo como a gigante japonesa se mantém na vanguarda da indústria automotiva com práticas enxutas de gestão.Sobre a convidada: Fabiana Giusti Serrahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/fabiana-giusti-serra-8662712/Fabiana Giusti Serra é uma especialista em gestão de operações com uma sólida trajetória na indústria...
2025-08-0554 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.63 - Carreira de um profissional de Melhoria ContínuaNeste episódio, vamos explorar a incrível jornada de um profissional de melhoria contínua e o seu dia a dia. Como o conhecimento adquirido sobre as metodologias de melhoria contínua ajudam Josimar Oliveira em suas atividades da DAF Caminhões.👨💼Sobre o convidado - Josimar OliveiraSupervisor de PDC da Daf Caminhões, foi estudante da Escola de Melhoria Contínua do Gemba Group, Josimar tem uma carreira dedicada a otimizar processos e promover mudanças eficazes. Com uma vasta experiência em metodologias como Lean e Kaizen, ele se concentra em capacitar equipes para alca...
2025-07-2230 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 587 | The Differences Between Six Sigma Belts with John Knotts
This week’s guest is John Knotts. Ron and John, a Senior Coach at Gemba Academy, discussed cultural alignment in continuous improvement, the key differences between the various Six Sigma belts, how continuous improvement leads to real savings, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The quote John likes (2:25)
His background (3:32)
Getting tangible results (6:58)
How continuous improvement adds real financial value (10:15)
The key differences between the Six Sigma belts (14:09)
The importance of understanding different documents (17:33)
About cultural alignment (20:52)
Thinking beyond belts (23:43)
John’...
2025-07-0331 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.59 - Tudo sobre A3: Conheça o poder dessa ferramentaNeste episódio do "Vem pro Gemba", exploramos a poderosa metodologia A3 para otimizar a gestão de projetos. Descubra como essa ferramenta pode ajudar a identificar e resolver problemas, aumentando a eficiência e reduzindo desperdícios. Com insights práticos e exemplos reais, aprenda a aplicar o A3 em seus processos para obter melhorias significativas.👨🏻💼Sobre o Convidado - Lucas Fortes:Com mais de 15 anos de experiência, Lucas possui certificações em Master Black Belt e Scrum Master, além de formação em Lean pela Universidade de San Diego. Sua carreira inclui conquistas notáveis, como lideran...
2025-06-2438 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.58 - Melhoria contínua, excelência operacional e os impactos na cadeia produtivaNeste episódio do Vem pro Gemba, destacamos Fábio Trento, um profissional com vasta experiência em planejamento estratégico e gestão de plantas industriais. Fábio compartilha como a melhoria contínua e a excelência operacional impactam a cadeia produtiva, utilizando seu profundo conhecimento no setor automotivo e linha branca.👷♂ Sobre o Convidado - Fábio Trento:● Com mais de 20 anos de experiência, Fábio Trento se destaca pela capacidade de otimizar processos e atingir altos padrões de produção. Ele possui sólido domínio em WCM (World Class Manufacturing), implement...
2025-06-1748 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.57 - Qualidade e o custo da não conformidadeNeste episódio do Vem pro Gemba, trazemos Maria Rosa Lech, uma especialista em Gerenciamento de Qualidade, Segurança e Meio Ambiente, com uma vasta experiência em garantir padrões de excelência em instalações mecânicas e elétricas em grandes indústrias. Maria Rosa compartilha suas experiências e as boas práticas no setor, abordando o custo das não conformidades.👷♀ Sobre a Convidada - Maria Rosa Lech: Atualmente, Maria Rosa lidera com grande competência a equipe de QSMS na Elco Engenharia, onde assegura:✅ A segurança e o bem-estar dos colaboradores....
2025-06-1030 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.56 - Como implementar e manter o Lean em uma operação de grande escala?Neste episódio do Vem pro Gemba, recebemos Gabriela Rodolfo, uma renomada especialista em Lean e Excelência Operacional, com uma trajetória impressionante de 12 anos na indústria. Gabriela compartilha insights valiosos sobre a implementação e sustentação da filosofia Lean em operações de grande escala, abordando suas experiências em diversos segmentos, incluindo Engenharia, Siderurgia, Embalagens, Facilities, Farmacêutica e Logística.👩🏼💼Sobre a convidada - Gabriela Rodolfo:Gabriela liderou iniciativas transformadoras, como a estruturação de um Programa de Excelência Operacional Lean em uma indústria farmacêutica no Rio de Janeiro e a governança de pro...
2025-06-0337 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.55 - Como Qualidade, Meio Ambiente e Segurança se conectam com a cultura da empresa?Neste episódio, temos o prazer de apresentar Juliana Canelas, diretora executiva de Qualidade, Excelência e Cuidado do Grupo, que compartilha seu vasto conhecimento sobre como qualidade, segurança do trabalho e meio ambiente são fundamentais para moldar a cultura de uma empresa.👩🏼💼Sobre a convidada - Juliana CanellasCom uma carreira brilhante na indústria de alimentos e bebidas, Juliana é uma líder experiente em qualidade, segurança e meio ambiente. Ela tem um histórico comprovado de resultados excepcionais, especialmente na resolução de crises, inovação, segurança alimentar e melhoria contínua. Além de gerenci...
2025-05-2734 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.54 - Processos de Serviços Financeiros e Melhoria Contínua🎙 Bem-vindos a mais um episódio transformador do podcast Vem pro Gemba em que iremos conversar sobre os processos de serviços financeiros!Neste episódio, José Petry compartilha sua vasta experiência em implementação e liderança no mercado financeiro, tendo estruturado a PACCAR Financial Brasil, que alcançou um impressionante portfólio de R$ 7 bilhões e mais de R$ 200 milhões de lucro líquido nos primeiros anos de operação. 💰🧑 Sobre o Convidado – João Petry:Com ampla experiência em gestão empresarial, atua na administração de finanças, crédito, risco, compliance, operações...
2025-05-2042 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.51 - Segurança do Trabalho no Petróleo e na MineraçãoNeste episódio, temos o privilégio de receber Gerson Brauner, um respeitado Engenheiro de Segurança no Trabalho e Gerente de Segurança e Saúde, que compartilha suas experiências em setores essenciais como Petróleo e Mineração.🧑 Sobre o Convidado – Gerson Grauner:Com mais de 25 anos de atuação, Gerson Brauner trouxe insights valiosos sobre como a Gestão de Segurança de Processos (PSM) pode transformar ambientes de trabalho desafiadores em operações mais seguras e sustentáveis. Aprenda sobre o desenvolvimento e a implementação de sistemas de gestão integrados, seguindo as boas p...
2025-04-2941 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.50 - Práticas de Segurança do Trabalho na Área da Construção CivilChegamos ao episódio #050 do #VemProGemba, e para celebrar essa marca tão especial, recebemos Bruna Cristina, técnica em segurança do trabalho e empreendedora. Nesta conversa inspiradora, mergulhamos nos desafios, conquistas e transformações envolvidas na formação de uma cultura de segurança na construção civil, um dos setores mais impactados por acidentes e onde a prevenção pode transformar vidas todos os dias.Sobre a convidada:Bruna Cristina é técnica em segurança do trabalho, empreendedora e mãe de um menino. Atua na área de SST com grande apreço pela construção civil, acred...
2025-04-2237 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.49 - Segurança do trabalho ancorado na melhoria contínua🔎 Segurança do Trabalho ancorado na melhoria contínuaNo 49º episódio do Vem pro Gemba, iniciamos a nossa série especial do Abril Verde, mês dedicado à reflexão e conscientização sobre a Segurança e Saúde no Trabalho. Para dar o pontapé inicial com profundidade e propósito, recebemos Marcelo Arice, Coordenador de EHS (Environmental, Health and Safety) na Aeroflex Indústria de Aerossol.Com mais de 10 anos de experiência em diferentes segmentos industriais — de explosivos à captação de gás — Marcelo nos traz uma visão inspiradora de como a Segurança do Trabalho pode (e deve...
2025-04-1538 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.48 - A Carreira de um Líder em Excelência Operacional🔍 Você vai aprender neste episódio: A Carreira de um Líder em Excelência OperacionalNeste episódio do "Vem Pro Gemba", temos a honra de receber Keila Baur, gerente de excelência operacional na Oregon Tool. Com mais de 15 anos de experiência na área, Keyla compartilha sua trajetória profissional e os desafios que enfrentou ao longo de sua carreira. Se você está em busca de inspiração e insights sobre liderança e gestão, este episódio é para você!🎧 Não se esqueça de se inscrever no nosso canal e ativar as notificações para não p
2025-04-0834 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.47 - Ganhos decorrentes de projetos de eficiência energéticaBem-vindos a mais um episódio do Vem pro Gemba! Neste episódio especial, temos o prazer de receber Ricardo Kenji, fundador e CEO da Eletron Energia SA. Kenji é um especialista com mais de 20 anos de experiência em diversos setores industriais e uma vasta atuação internacional.Este episódio está repleto de insights valiosos sobre como a eficiência energética pode transformar a sua empresa. Assista agora e descubra como aplicar essas estratégias no seu negócio!
2025-04-0148 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.45 - Iniciativas para uma indústria mais produtiva e eficienteSeja bem-vindo a mais um episódio do Vem pro Gemba! No episódio #45, temos a honra de receber Flávio Numata, engenheiro mecânico especializado em manufatura automotiva e agente da FUNDEP. Com uma carreira sólida na indústria e uma vasta experiência em ensino, Flávio compartilha conhecimento em instituições como Universidade Positivo, FAE e junto às Federações da Indústria do Paraná e Santa Catarina.Nesta conversa, exploramos as iniciativas da FUNDEP que impulsionam a produtividade e a eficiência da indústria. Flávio compartilha insights sobre inovação, desafios do setor e como a FU...
2025-03-1835 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.43 - Tendências Econômicas para o futuroA 2ª temporada do #VemProGemba está no ar! E para abrir com chave de ouro, recebemos um convidado mais do que especial: José Pio Martins, para falar sobre tendências do futuro!🎙 Quem é José Pio Martins?Economista renomado, professor, autor, colunista da Gazeta do Povo e comentarista da Rádio CBN, José Pio tem uma trajetória impressionante no setor privado e público, ocupando cargos estratégicos como Reitor da Universidade Positivo, Secretário do Planejamento de Londrina e Vice-Presidente do Banco do Estado do Paraná. 📈Para onde estamos caminhando? Como nos preparar para o que está por vir? E...
2025-03-0556 minVem pro GembaOs Aprendizados Mais Marcantes do Vem pro Gemba! | RetrospectivaA primeira temporada do Vem pro Gemba foi incrível, cheio de aprendizado, insights e conversas transformadoras! No episódio especial de retrospectiva, relembramos os melhores momentos, os convidados mais marcantes e os temas que impactaram a nossa jornada. Se você perdeu algum episódio ou quer revisitar conteúdos que fizeram a diferença, esta é a sua oportunidade! Aperte o play e venha reviver essa jornada conosco.📌 Não esqueça de se inscrever no canal, deixar seu like e compartilhar esse conteúdo com quem também quer melhorar processos e crescer na gestão!📆...
2025-02-1859 minVem pro GembaOs Aprendizados Mais Marcantes do Vem pro Gemba! | RetrospectivaA primeira temporada do Vem pro Gemba foi incrível, cheio de aprendizado, insights e conversas transformadoras! No episódio especial de retrospectiva, relembramos os melhores momentos, os convidados mais marcantes e os temas que impactaram a nossa jornada.Se você perdeu algum episódio ou quer revisitar conteúdos que fizeram a diferença, esta é a sua oportunidade! Aperte o play e venha reviver essa jornada conosco.📌 Não esqueça de se inscrever no canal, deixar seu like e compartilhar esse conteúdo com quem também quer melhorar processos e crescer na gestão!📆...
2025-02-1859 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.42 - Desafios e oportunidades da Indústria em 2025No último episódio de 2024 do podcast Vem pro Gemba, recebemos o Dr. Augusto Machado, gestor de indústria e mercado do SEBRAE Paraná, uma autoridade em desenvolvimento industrial. Com mais de duas décadas de experiência e um doutorado em administração, Augusto traz insights valiosos sobre os desafios e oportunidades que a indústria enfrentará em 2025.Comunidade MetalConnect:Whatsapp:https://chat.whatsapp.com/JW7sEUuPhu6JBre0oIbg3J Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/10011562Vem caminhar com a gente!
2024-12-171h 03Vem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.41 - Impactos da qualidade da cadeia produtivaNo episódio #041 do Vem pro Gemba temos a alegria de receber Leandro Bandeira, CEO da Psiu, gigante da indústria de bebidas, para falar sobre os impactos da qualidade da cadeia produtiva em empresas que lidam com diversos fornecedores. Leandro, que fez o Programa de Formação Profissional Lean EAD do Gemba Group, reflete sobre os desafios e oportunidades com foco na inovação, na sustentabilidade e na excelência.Vem caminhar com a gente!✔ Conheça nossas formações: https://gembagroup.com.br/✨ Inscreva-se para não perder as novidades: http://bit.ly/TVGemba
2024-12-1036 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.40 - Melhoria contínua na Indústria 4.0No episódio #040 do Vem pro Gemba, vamos explorar a Melhoria Contínua na Indústria 4.0 com nossa convidada especial, Nadja Marinho, Gerente de Melhoria Contínua da Kraft Heinz. Com 17 anos de carreira, Nadja lidera com paixão estratégias de otimização que aprimoram a produtividade e a qualidade. Sob sua liderança, a equipe foca em resultados que impactam positivamente o desempenho da empresa e a satisfação do cliente.Vem caminhar com a gente!
2024-11-2740 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.39 - O papel do líder na melhoria contínuaNo episódio #039, vamos explorar o papel crucial que os líderes desempenham na promoção da melhoria contínua dentro das organizações com o convidado Carlos Coutinho, renomado executivo de excelência operacional, gestão e inovação. Carlos é também professor, autor publicado e consultor do Gemba Group, trazendo uma vasta experiência e conhecimento para a nossa conversa.Vem pro Gemba com a gente!
2024-11-2525 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.38 - Melhoria contínua no Design de serviçoNeste episódio do Vem pro Gemba, Ricardo Martins, um professor aclamado em Design de Serviços e Comunicação Visual, traz sua vasta experiência e conhecimento para explorar a sinergia entre Service Design e Lean Six Sigma (LSS), revelando como essas abordagens podem se complementar para otimizar processos e criar experiências de serviço excepcionais. Com mais de 6000 horas de experiência em ensino e treinamento corporativo, Ricardo Martins é uma autoridade em design, ocupando uma posição de destaque no Savannah College of Art and Design. Prepare-se para uma conversa enriquecedora que promete inspirar e equipar desi...
2024-11-1937 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.37 - Meu projeto Black Belt gerou R$3.8 milhões em faturamentoBem-vindos ao episódio #037 do podcast Vem pro Gemba! Neste episódio, temos o prazer de receber Gustavo Zaninelli, um engenheiro mecânico altamente qualificado e especialista em gestão de projetos e negócios. Com uma carreira de oito anos gerenciando projetos de grande porte, Gustavo possui certificações internacionais (PMP®, HCMP®, PSM, CSPO®, LSSBB) e um conhecimento prático excepcional em desenvolvimento de novos produtos, melhoria de processos e solução de problemas complexos.Neste episódio, Gustavo compartilha detalhes sobre seu projeto de certificação Black Belt, que gerou um ganho expressivo de R$3.8 milhões em faturamento...
2024-11-1236 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.36 - Melhoria Contínua nas Parcerias do Setor Público e PrivadoNo episódio #036 do podcast Vem pro Gemba, temos a honra de receber Washington Alves Ferreira Santos, um destacado Coordenador de Gestores e Especialista em Melhoria Contínua. Com uma carreira inspiradora, marcada pela determinação e pelo aprendizado contínuo, Washington compartilha conosco como a melhoria contínua pode ser um poderoso catalisador para transformar parcerias entre os setores público e privado.Aprenda sobre como implementar práticas de melhoria contínua pode levar ao sucesso e à inovação em colaborações intersetoriais.
2024-11-0541 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.33 - Aplicação da formação Green Belt Lean & Six Sigma na área da saúdeNo episódio #033 do Vem pro Gemba recebemos Paula Kobylansky, Analista de Qualidade do Hospital das Nações, com 11 anos de experiência profissional na área de Gestão da Qualidade em prestadoras de serviço de saúde e facilities. Paula conta como sua formação Green Belt é aplicada na área de qualidade hospitalar.Vem caminhar com a gente!✔ Conheça nossas formações: https://gembagroup.com.br/✨ Inscreva-se para não perder as novidades: http://bit.ly/TVGemba• Acelere o seu resultado » https://gembagroup.com.br/solucao/pro...• Facebook » https://www.facebook.com/gembagroupbr...•...
2024-10-1513 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.31 - Lean & Seis Sigma para líderesNo episódio #031 do podcast Vem pro Gemba, Amanda Swarca consultora e trainer em PPPI - Projetos, Processos Pessoas e Inovação fala sobre Lean & Seis Sigma para líderes: qual a importância dessa filosofia para quem está liderando e como formar adequadamente esses líderes?Com uma bagagem de 35 mil pessoas atendidas direta e indiretamente, Amanda trará insights valiosos!Transforme sua carreira agora! Aproveite nossa oferta especial de 16 anos e inscreva-se na formação Green Belt Lean & Six Sigma por apenas R$160conteudo.gembagroup.com.br/16-anos-de-gemba-group.
2024-10-0134 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.29 - Antes e Depois de Projetos de Melhoria ContínuaMarcelo Rodrigues, Diretor Técnico do Gemba Group, conversa com Vânia Batista sobre os impactos que os projetos de melhoria contínua causam nas organizações. Confira agora o episódio #029 do Vem pro Gemba! Vem caminhar com a gente!
2024-09-1745 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.28 - Os porquês de se tornar um profissional Black Belt Lean & Six SigmaNo episódio #028 do Vem pro Gemba, recebemos o nosso aluno da formação de Black Belt Lean & Six Sigma André Souza, diretor de operações da Knapp para contar um pouco sobre a experiência e a importância da especialização em Lean e Six Sigma.Vem caminhar com a gente!
2024-09-1032 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 544 | Flow Efficiency vs. Resource Efficiency with Alen Ganic
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)
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2024-09-0531 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.27 - Gestão de pessoas e Engajamento de equipeNo episódio #027 do Vem pro Gemba, Valdir Viana retorna ao podcast para falar sobre gestão de pessoas e engajamento de equipes.Vem caminhar com a gente!
2024-09-0345 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 543 | Using Improv in Kaizen Events with Adam Lawrence
This week’s guest is Adam Lawrence. Ron and Adam discussed the Wheel of Sustainability, how it plays into a kaizen event, and how improv can also be a powerful tool in a rapid improvement context. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
His favorite quote (3:45)
His background (5:35)
The Wheel of Sustainability (6:11)
The intention behind the placement (11:39)
Whether some are more important than others (12:36)
How the Wheel of Sustainability plays into a rapid improvement event (15:20)
Using improv during these events (17:10)
The future...
2024-08-2931 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.26 - Engajamento do time em programas de melhoria contínuaNo episódio #026 Patrik Bueno Rodrigues, Gerente de Melhoria Contínua da Aeroflex, referência no setor de aerosseis, junta-se a Marcelo Rodrigues, Diretor Técnico do Gemba Group, para conversar sobre como engajar equipes nas transformações de melhoria contínua, considerando a experiência de ambos nos projetos na Aeroflex!
2024-08-2741 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 542 | The Digitization of Work with Ron Crabtree
This week’s guest is Ron Crabtree. The two Rons discussed the concept of digital transformation, or digitization, including what it entails, how to navigate these transformations, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The quote Ron likes (2:54)
His background (3:22)
What a digital transformation or “digitization” means (7:47)
An anecdote about a decal manufacturer (11:31)
Ron’s thoughts on where to start (13:15)
The three things to think about first (20:14)
His parting thoughts (24:50)
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2024-08-2228 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 541 | The Gemba Academy School of Leadership with Ron Pereira
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)
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Get Al...
2024-08-1526 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep. BÔNUS - Teoria 80/20Nesse episódio bônus do Vem pro Gemba!, a CEO do Gemba Group, apresentadora e idealizadora do podcast, compartilha sua teoria 80/20 sobre capacitação industrial.Vem caminhar com a gente!
2024-07-3014 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.19 - Transformação Lean em todos os níveisValdir Viana, EX VP da Global Blount Internacional volta ao Vem pro Gemba no episódio #020 para dividir sua expertise em processos de governança, planejamento estratégico e eficiência operacional para abordar o tema de Transformação Lean em todos os níveis.Vem caminhar com a gente!
2024-07-0240 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.13 - Lean nos Hospitais como requisito de certificaçãoNo episódio #013, temos o prazer de receber Flávio Dias, Analista de Qualidade nos Hospitais VITA, formado em Lean Healthcare e certificado em Lean Six Sigma White, Yellow e Green Belt. Junto com o professor Black Belt Ricardo Rocha, vamos discutir a importância do Lean nos hospitais e como essa metodologia é essencial para os processos de certificações e acreditações.Vem caminhar com a gente! ✔ Conheça nossas formações: https://gembagroup.com.br/✨ Inscreva-se para não perder as novidades: http://bit.ly/TVGemba• Acelere o seu resultado » https://gembagroup.com.br/solucao/pro...
2024-05-2132 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.13 - Lean nos Hospitais como requisito de certificaçãoNo episódio #013, temos o prazer de receber Flávio Dias, Analista de Qualidade nos Hospitais VITA, formado em Lean Healthcare e certificado em Lean Six Sigma White, Yellow e Green Belt. Junto com o professor Black Belt Ricardo Rocha, vamos discutir a importância do Lean nos hospitais e como essa metodologia é essencial para os processos de certificações e acreditações. Vem caminhar com a gente!✔ Conheça nossas formações: https://gembagroup.com.br/✨ Inscreva-se para não perder as novidades: http://bit.ly/TVGemba• Acelere o seu resultado » https://gembagroup.com.br/solucao/pro...
2024-05-2133 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.12 - Eficiência operacional aliada à experiência do pacienteNo episódio #012 começamos uma série especial sobre Lean Healthcare! Para iniciar vamos abordar a eficiência operacional aliada à experiência do paciente com a presença de Gisele Tomazinho, especialista em Gestão em Saúde e Enfermeira no Núcleo de Educação Permanente do Hospital Evangélico Mackenzie, o Doutor Gustavo Schulz, Gestor Médico do Hospital Nossa Senhora das Graças, e Ricardo Rocha, Professor de Lean Healthcare, que estará em todos os episódios da série.Vem caminhar com a gente! ✔Conheça nossas formações: https://gembagroup.com.br/✨ Inscreva-s...
2024-05-1432 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.9 - Como levar a estratégia aos times?No episódio #009 do #vemprogemba recebemos Juliana Borges de Campos, Vice Presidente de Operações no EBANX, e Priscila Lopes, Líder de Pessoas em uma multinacional da indústria farmacêutica para conversar sobre como levar a estratégia até o time.Vem caminhar com a gente!✔ Conheça nossas formações: https://gembagroup.com.br/✨ Inscreva-se para não perder as novidades: http://bit.ly/TVGemba• Acelere o seu resultado » https://gembagroup.com.br/solucao/pro...• Facebook » https://www.facebook.com/gembagroupbr...• Instagram » https://www.instagram.com/gembagroupb...• LinkedIn » https://www.linkedin.com/school/gemb
2024-04-2340 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.8 - O que é um escritório de Gerenciamento de Valor?No Episódio #008 do #vemprogemba vamos descobrir o que é um escritório de Gerenciamento de Valor com Samuel Castro, Gerente de Value Management Office, e Heinz Peters, Gestor de Controladoria Industrial.Vem caminhar com a gente! ✔ Conheça nossas formações: https://gembagroup.com.br/ ✨ Inscreva-se para não perder as novidades: http://bit.ly/TVGemba • Acelere o seu resultado » https://gembagroup.com.br/solucao/pro... • Facebook » https://www.facebook.com/gembagroupbr... • Instagram » https://www.instagram.com/gembagroupb... • LinkedIn » https://www.linkedin.com/school/gemba...
2024-04-1641 minVem pro GembaVem pro Gemba | Ep.7 - Os riscos para a carreira de quem não atua com Melhoria ContínuaEpisódio #007 do #vemprogemba recebe Emmanuele Mourão, fundadora M.Mourão Consulting, e Gabriella Tedeski, psicóloga especialista em recrutamento, seleção e desenvolvimento para falar sobre os riscos para a carreira de quem não atua com melhoria contínua. Vem caminhar com a gente! ✔ Conheça nossas formações: https://gembagroup.com.br/ ✨ Inscreva-se para não perder as novidades: http://bit.ly/TVGemba • Acelere o seu resultado » https://gembagroup.com.br/solucao/pro... • Facebook » https://www.facebook.com/gembagroupbr... • Instagram » https://www.instagram.com/gembagroupb... • LinkedIn » https://www.linkedin.com/school/gemba...
2024-04-0943 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 521 | Celebrating Quick Wins with Alen Ganic
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. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
Alen’s favorite quotes (2:02)
His background (5:21)
How the mayor discovered lean (9:12)
An anecdote about the water department (10:47)
What you can do to introduce and sustain a lean initiative (15:03)
Focusing on process improvement from the customer’s perspective (21:27)
The importance of measuring (22:50)
Approaching those “in the middle...
2024-03-2832 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 514 | Turning the Tables on Ron with Clint West
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...
2024-02-0843 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 513 | Lean and Live Coaching with Sam Morgan
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)
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2024-02-0130 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 512 | Unturning Steel with Bill Leahy
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.” An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The quote that inspires Bill (3:04)
His background (3:45)
Unturning Steel’s mission (8:28)
About Renaissance Reliability (12:50)
What the film is about (15:06)
About SkillBridge (21:30)
The role that lean plays (26:59)
What society can do to support veterans (30:15)
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2024-01-2538 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 511 | Winning the Now with Eric Recker
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 this episode you’ll learn:
The quote that inspires Eric (2:05)
His background (5:01)
What he’s up to these days (7:49)
The levels of bullying (11:04)
Eric’s “Win the Now” initiative (12:31)
His morning routine (18:48)
How he felt at the top of Mount Princeton (20:19)
Balancing achievement and fulfillment (25:42)
A heartwarming anecdote from Ron (29:53)
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2024-01-1836 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 510 | The Role of Questioning and Curiosity in Leadership with Scott McDuffee
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 download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
Scott’s favorite quote (3:12)
His background (3:59)
The challenges he’s faced (6:01)
The role of curiosity in leadership (11:08)
A technique Scott used (13:29)
Opening up with general questions (16:30)
Scenarios that involve the power of questioning (17:50)
Dealing with “CAVE” people (21:44)
Advice Scott would give to his younger self (25:34)
What he is most proud of as it relates to his le...
2024-01-1132 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 509 | Courage, Humility, and Discipline with Marc Braun
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 this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
Marc’s favorite quote (3:07)
His background (5:13)
What he’s up to these days (9:57)
Powerful coaching memories (14:47)
Marc’s thoughts on “coachability” (18:16)
His nightly routine (21:05)
General leadership advice (25:54)
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2024-01-0431 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 508 | Adopting a Strategy Execution Framework with Karen Friedenberg
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 version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The quotes that inspire Karen (2:15)
Her background (3:11)
Her strategy execution framework (4:57)
Strategy articulation (6:08)
Translating it into operations (12:56)
Why ownership is key (14:21)
Making it sustainable (17:04)
Some potential failure modes (20:01)
The importance of “catchball” (21:58)
How to measure initiatives (25:21)
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2023-12-2831 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 507 | Navigating Leadership Development Behaviors with Rick Foreman
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 is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The quote Rick likes (3:39)
His background (6:59)
Dealing with resistance (11:28)
Collaboration and cooperation (15:29)
Kindness and niceness (21:13)
Leadership and management (30:57)
Ownership and accountability (35:28)
Another powerful quote (40:12)
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2023-12-2146 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 506 | Roles and Relationships in Kaizen Events with Adam Lawrence
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” People. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The quote Adam likes (3:09)
His background (4:14)
What Adam means by a kaizen event (5:10)
The skills and principles that need to be in place (6:06)
The roles and relationships involved (9:13)
How he got involved with CITY Furniture (12:34)
Why and how Adam became a bottleneck in the process (20:55)
Dealing w...
2023-12-1431 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 505 | Values vs. Principles with Steve Kane
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 this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
Steve’s favorite quote (3:05)
His early thoughts on Toyota Kata and scientific thinking (4:28)
Steve’s background (9:41)
How he overcomes any objections to certification programs (10:35)
How things are going (12:44)
Steve’s coaching style (16:25)
The difference between values and principles (18:13)
Working that into his day to day operation (21:23)
Practical tips for coaching s...
2023-12-0735 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 504 | Gemba Academy’s 2023 with Ron Pereira
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)
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2023-11-3024 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 503 | Balancing Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation with Brent Weichers
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 available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
Brent’s favorite quote (3:10)
Presenting data to a non-technical audience (6:37)
What he’s been learning at workshops (10:06)
Balancing extrinsic and intrinsic motivation (13:29)
Stories from working with trainers (19:58)
How his approach is different or similar (28:17)
His plans for 2024 (36:54)
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2023-11-2341 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 502 | The Importance of Productivity with John Abplanalp
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 here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
John’s favorite quote (4:11)
His background (5:37)
How they approach OEE (13:51)
Reducing the national debt through exporting (20:43)
Engaging employees (23:31)
Finding the obstacles and bottlenecks (25:55)
John’s take on AI (28:06)
Practical tips for leaders (30:08)
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2023-11-1632 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 501 | Reducing Chaos with Brandon Brown
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 download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The quote Brandon likes (3:18)
His background (4:16)
Brandon’s thoughts on chaos (6:08)
A story about “Bob” the supervisor (8:33)
Reducing personal chaos (10:53)
The role of personality (15:39)
The most difficult part of the work (18:46)
What Brandon does to get the facts (25:01)
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2023-11-0932 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 500 | Celebrating 500 Episodes
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 you for listening. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The impact of running into a former student with David Tuttle (2:56)
Billy Taylor on the importance of diversity (5:42)
A story of survival with Matt May (10:26)
Richard Sheridan on forgiveness (23:28)
Peter Docker’s take on making mistakes (31:11)
Recovering fr...
2023-11-0242 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 499 | OT Cybersecurity in Manufacturing with Jeff Reinke
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 available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The quote Jeff likes (3:42)
His background (4:27)
What OT Cybersecurity is (7:01)
What’s driving the emphasis (7:47)
Dealing with ransomware (9:25)
The human elements involved (10:39)
About whaling/spearfishing (14:19)
Strategies and tactics to consider (15:28)
The trends Jeff is seeing in manufacturing (19:06)
Why “quiet quitting” is less of an issue (20:49)
Some of the best practices (22:20)
How continuous improvement...
2023-10-2628 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 498 | The Power of Improving Less with Chad Bareither
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 episode is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The quote Chad likes (2:08)
His background (2:59)
About entropy and why progress comes undone (4:59)
The root cause (7:11)
An example of a client who found success by “improving less” (9:29)
The Effort vs. Impact matrix (12:08)
Why Chad loves Toyota Kata (16:10)
Getting away from the idea that continuous improvement is not “extra work” (17:30)
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2023-10-1928 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 497 | Navigating Generational Diversity with James Newell
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 knowledge transfer happens, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
James’ background (3:01)
The quote James likes (5:13)
Navigating differences in how people are wired (6:36)
Dealing with generational diversity (10:23)
Where the tension between generations comes from (13:58)
Ensuring that the knowledge transfer happens (18:21)
Agreeing to be open and willing to listen (23:31)
How the way we lear...
2023-10-1235 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 496 | How to Handle Employee Suggestions with Kyle Brady
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 version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
Kyle’s quote (4:01)
His background (5:13)
About Kyle’s continuous improvement program (6:27)
How employees submit ideas (10:46)
Communication and feedback (13:42)
Their future state (15:49)
Examples (18:33)
The hardest part of this initiative (20:11)
How Kyle handles disappointment when an idea isn’t chosen (20:38)
Kyle’s advice for where to start (23:19)
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2023-10-0525 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 495 | Finding and Retaining the Right Talent with Kerry L. Bass
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 available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The quote Kerry likes (2:13)
His background (2:42)
About employee engagement (4:07)
About the employee-employer relationship (5:50)
An example (8:01)
Introverts vs. extroverts (11:23)
The role of company culture (13:23)
Building a balanced and diverse team (15:15)
Finding and retaining the right talent (16:01)
Technological solutions in elections (23:02)
Practical advice for hiring managers and job applicants (23:27)
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2023-09-2826 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 494 | TWI and the Training Timetable with Brandon Brown
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 download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The quote Brandon likes (3:37)
His background (4:38)
What TWI is (7:17)
All about the training timetable (9:51)
The resulting decrease in turnover, and increase in supervisor stability (19:48)
What the “dash” on our tombstones represents (25:23)
How much even the words “How are you?” mean (29:50)
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2023-09-2135 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 492 | Better Metrics for Better Management with Mark Graban
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 available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The (often misquoted) quote Mark likes (2:22)
Mark’s background (8:02)
What a process behavior chart is (15:40)
Where “Better Metrics for Better Management” comes from (10:25)
Mark’s thoughts on what kind of metrics are preferable (23:56)
An example (25:11)
What the Red Bead Experiment is and why it matters (28:25)
Whether Mark has experienced any pushback (33:47)
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2023-09-0741 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 491 | What Leads to High Morale with Kerrie Jordan
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 available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The quote they like (2:58)
Her background (4:54)
An example (7:25)
What the Voice of Manufacturing Worker Report is about (9:11)
How we can improve morale (11:30)
What “flexible work schedule” means in manufacturing (15:18)
What the future of work looks like (18:03)
The importance of upskilling (23:57)
Kerrie’s final words of wisdom (32:24)
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2023-08-3136 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 490 | What’s Broken About Work with David Henkin and Thomas Bertels
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 role of mastery, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The quote they like (2:58)
Their backgrounds (4:01)
How it works when two people write a book (6:35)
What’s “broken” about work (9:50)
How the perception of work has changed over the generations (12:23)
Their thoughts on working remotely vs. in an office (16:41)
The potential benefi...
2023-08-2435 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 489 | Understanding the Way We Think with Gerald J. Leonard
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 affirmations. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
Gerald’s favorite quote (3:17)
His background (4:06)
How his bass playing helped his recovery (8:45)
His relationship with lean (11:53)
The brain science behind thinking subconsciously (16:08)
How Gerald uses affirmations (22:02)
“Drifting” AND having clear direction (27:29)
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2023-08-1732 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 488 | Learning to Manage People with Summer Davies
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 download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
Summer’s favorite quote (2:24)
Her background (3:16)
What to do when someone is hard to work with (5:03)
Why you have to start with trust (9:23)
A personal anecdote about the space shuttle (10:53)
Her connection between middle and frontline managers (12:35)
Whether an expert accountant or an expert manager is better (15:24)
Addressing micromanaging (19:42)
Working from home versus the office (23:13)
Her tho...
2023-08-1033 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 487 | Picture Yourself a Leader with Elisabeth Swan
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 episode is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The quote that inspires Elisabeth (2:24)
Her background (4:45)
About the drawings in her book (8:10)
Why she wrote it (10:15)
What it means to consider your actions (16:19)
Speaking thoughtfully (21:42)
Her final thoughts (39:20)
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2023-08-0341 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 486 | Creating a Well-Loved Workplace with Lou Carter
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 episode is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The quote Lou likes (4:12)
His background (11:05)
What makes for a horrible work relationship (16:25)
Blaming yourself (19:47)
An example of when Ron took accountability (24:10)
How to create a well-loved workplace (26:47)
What kind of love we seek (32:54)
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2023-07-2739 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 485 | Lean, Change, and Reflexivity with Bruno Pesec
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! An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The quote that Masaaki Imai shared with Bruno (2:57)
His background (3:52)
The relationship between lean, change, and reflexivity (5:03)
How Bruno approaches journaling (14:12)
The four territories of experience (19:50)
Practical tips for reflection (22:39)
How often he practices reflexivity (25:56)
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2023-07-2033 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 484 | The Importance of Communication with Boris Kajos
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 here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The quote Boris likes (3:30)
His background (4:35)
YIT’s lean journey (9:14)
Whether there was pushback or fear (12:33)
What Last Planner System means (15:32)
Whether the end customer is involved (22:26)
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2023-07-1328 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 483 | Human Leadership with Dr. Jennifer Nash
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 available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The quote Jennifer likes (1:53)
What she means by Human Leadership (4:27)
Productivity during the Covid-19 pandemic (8:41)
Why some jobs need to be in-person (10:31)
What she suggests for those leaders (11:34)
Jennifer’s background (16:18)
How the big companies are doing from her perspective (18:52)
Understanding your employees (24:04)
What practical thing leaders can try (28:45)
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2023-07-0632 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 482 | The True Value of OpEx Assessments with Brent Weichers
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 available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The quote that inspires Brent (2:54)
Brent’s background (4:06)
What an OpEx assessment is (5:46)
The systems they use (6:57)
Working through resistance and negativity (15:41)
Why companies struggle after winning awards (20:30)
What problem they’re trying to solve (21:15)
The cadence they work at (23:54)
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2023-06-2938 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 481 | Motivation and Respect for People with George Saiz
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 this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The quote that inspires George (3:20)
About George (4:55)
About his book, We Started with Respect (7:43)
What “Respect for People” really means (12:40)
How George motivates different people (17:39)
What George learned about himself (20:58)
Another inspirational quote George likes (29:48)
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2023-06-2231 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 479 | Continuous Improvement and RPA with Jacob Bonde Larsen
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 episode is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The quote Jacob likes (3:03)
His background (4:53)
What RPA stands for (6:45)
An example (8:11)
Whether or not this affects jobs (10:05)
Lean vs RPA (11:26)
The three key components of RPA (13:43)
RPA and ChatGPT (15:39)
The competencies of RPA (17:26)
Resources for experimenting with RPA (23:15)
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2023-06-0826 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 478 | Discovering Your Purpose with John Knotts
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)
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2023-06-0139 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 477 | Building a Diverse Continuous Improvement Community with Sam Morgan and Andres Alamillo
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 version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The quote Sam likes (3:12)
The quote Andres likes (4:43)
Sam’s background (6:25)
Andres’ background (8:51)
Why it’s important to build community (9:50)
How Sam and Andres see the current condition (19:24)
How practitioners “carry the candle” (25:21)
Sam and Andres’ thoughts on the target condition (26:47)
Practical steps people can take (32:29)
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2023-05-2544 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 476 | Why Lean Accounting Matters with Nick Katko
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 download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The quote Nick likes (2:55)
His background (3:51)
Why lean accounting matters (6:37)
The ramifications of a cost accounting system (8:07)
Why he wrote the second edition (11:36)
Why The Box Score matters (13:21)
Financial performance vs. results (15:01)
What “true north” means in lean accounting (16:42)
Why he added value stream management (19:35)
Nick’s perspective on TOC (27:03)
Practical tips for getting...
2023-05-1832 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 475 | Helping Humans Be Heroes with Christopher Hodges
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 for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The quote Chris likes (3:01)
His background (3:48)
An example of noble automation (11:11)
The role of AI plays in automation (14:29)
A story about his own family (18:01)
Helping humans be heroes (25:25)
The concept of monomyths (26:55)
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2023-05-1133 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 474 | Integrating Coaching and Lean with Sarah Tilkens
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 is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The quote Sarah has been thinking about (3:52)
Her background (6:01)
Identifying individual strengths (7:53)
The impact coaching has had on her (12:12)
Advice from Sahil Bloom (14:35)
Integrating coaching and lean (16:46)
What happens when you’re dealing with a “tough” learner (19:56)
What GE is up to continuous improvement-wise (22:39)
How to be a bett...
2023-05-0433 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 473 | Setting and Achieving Strategic Goals with Calvin Williams
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 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
Calvin’s background (3:01)
The quote Calvin likes (3:55)
About his book (5:06)
What FIT stands for (8:04)
The problem they’re trying to address (11:55)
His advice for setting a strategic goal (16:01)
Where this fits in the continuous improvement realm (20:59)
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2023-04-2726 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 472 | Balancing the Two Pillars of Lean with Bonnie Davis
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 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The quote Bonnie uses often (3:39)
Her background (4:45)
About Re:Build (6:33)
What Respect for People means to Bonnie (7:23)
The balance between the two pillars (10:43)
What A3 Thinking means to Bonnie (14:13)
Another way of documenting a value stream map (18:55)
Advice for those who don’t have se...
2023-04-2032 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 471 | Setting and Measuring KPIs with Vince Sassano
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 this episode you’ll learn:
The quote Vince likes (2:49)
Vince’s background (4:33)
What “Herbie” means (6:06)
Balancing the KPI with what the customer wants (15:14)
Shifting to actions (16:52)
Why the way you collect data is important (24:56)
How this applies to Six Sigma (28:46)
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2023-04-1333 minGemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | LeadershipGA 470 | Identifying and Using Your Natural Gifts with Bobby Jackson
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 available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The quote that inspires Bobby (3:01)
His background (4:11)
Using your natural gifts (11:01)
The six different types of “working genius” (16:18)
A review of the six (23:55)
Identifying your natural gifts (25:40)
Whether or not there’s a balance (27:07)
Bobby’s natural gifts (28:54)
His frustrations (32:37)
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