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Vem 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...
2025-05-27
34 min
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Vem 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...
2025-05-20
42 min
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Vem pro Gemba | Ep.51 - Segurança do Trabalho no Petróleo e na Mineração
Neste 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...
2025-04-29
41 min
Vem pro Gemba
Vem pro Gemba | Ep.50 - Práticas de Segurança do Trabalho na Área da Construção Civil
Chegamos 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...
2025-04-22
37 min
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Vem 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...
2025-04-15
38 min
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Vem 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
2025-04-08
34 min
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Vem pro Gemba | Ep.47 - Ganhos decorrentes de projetos de eficiência energética
Bem-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!
2025-04-01
48 min
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Vem pro Gemba | Ep.45 - Iniciativas para uma indústria mais produtiva e eficiente
Seja 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...
2025-03-18
35 min
Vem pro Gemba
Vem pro Gemba | Ep.43 - Tendências Econômicas para o futuro
A 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...
2025-03-05
56 min
Vem pro Gemba
Os Aprendizados Mais Marcantes do Vem pro Gemba! | Retrospectiva
A 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!📆...
2025-02-18
59 min
Vem pro Gemba
Os Aprendizados Mais Marcantes do Vem pro Gemba! | Retrospectiva
A 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!📆...
2025-02-18
59 min
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Vem pro Gemba | Ep.42 - Desafios e oportunidades da Indústria em 2025
No 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!
2024-12-17
1h 03
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Vem pro Gemba | Ep.41 - Impactos da qualidade da cadeia produtiva
No 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
2024-12-10
36 min
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Vem pro Gemba | Ep.40 - Melhoria contínua na Indústria 4.0
No 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!
2024-11-27
40 min
Vem pro Gemba
Vem pro Gemba | Ep.39 - O papel do líder na melhoria contínua
No 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!
2024-11-25
25 min
Vem pro Gemba
Vem pro Gemba | Ep.38 - Melhoria contínua no Design de serviço
Neste 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...
2024-11-19
37 min
Vem pro Gemba
Vem pro Gemba | Ep.37 - Meu projeto Black Belt gerou R$3.8 milhões em faturamento
Bem-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...
2024-11-12
36 min
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Vem pro Gemba | Ep.36 - Melhoria Contínua nas Parcerias do Setor Público e Privado
No 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.
2024-11-05
41 min
Vem pro Gemba
Vem pro Gemba | Ep.33 - Aplicação da formação Green Belt Lean & Six Sigma na área da saúde
No 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...•...
2024-10-15
13 min
Vem pro Gemba
Vem pro Gemba | Ep.31 - Lean & Seis Sigma para líderes
No 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.
2024-10-01
34 min
Vem pro Gemba
Vem pro Gemba | Ep.29 - Antes e Depois de Projetos de Melhoria Contínua
Marcelo 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!
2024-09-17
45 min
Vem pro Gemba
Vem pro Gemba | Ep.28 - Os porquês de se tornar um profissional Black Belt Lean & Six Sigma
No 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!
2024-09-10
32 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an M...
2024-09-05
31 min
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Vem pro Gemba | Ep.27 - Gestão de pessoas e Engajamento de equipe
No 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!
2024-09-03
45 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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 of the lean and continuous improvement movement (27:37) Some upcoming c...
2024-08-29
31 min
Vem pro Gemba
Vem pro Gemba | Ep.26 - Engajamento do time em programas de melhoria contínua
No 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!
2024-08-27
41 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Gemba Academy Live Events Ron on LinkedIn MetaExperts MetaPod G...
2024-08-22
28 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 What Is Change Management? What Is a High-Performance Team? Getting Started with Adaptive Leadership What Is Facilitation? Get All the Latest News from Gemba Academy Our newsletter is a...
2024-08-15
26 min
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Vem pro Gemba | Ep. BÔNUS - Teoria 80/20
Nesse 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!
2024-07-30
14 min
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Vem pro Gemba | Ep.19 - Transformação Lean em todos os níveis
Valdir 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!
2024-07-02
40 min
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Vem pro Gemba | Ep.13 - Lean nos Hospitais como requisito de certificação
No 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...
2024-05-21
32 min
Vem pro Gemba
Vem pro Gemba | Ep.13 - Lean nos Hospitais como requisito de certificação
No 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...
2024-05-21
33 min
Vem pro Gemba
Vem pro Gemba | Ep.12 - Eficiência operacional aliada à experiência do paciente
No 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...
2024-05-14
32 min
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Vem 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
2024-04-23
40 min
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Vem 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...
2024-04-16
41 min
Vem pro Gemba
Vem pro Gemba | Ep.7 - Os riscos para a carreira de quem não atua com Melhoria Contínua
Episódio #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...
2024-04-09
43 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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" (24:10) Alen's advice for those getting started (29:23) Podcast Resources R...
2024-03-28
32 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as a...
2024-02-08
43 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 The P...
2024-02-01
30 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Rick on LinkedIn Get All the Latest News from Gemba Academy Our newsletter is a great way to receive updates on new courses, blog posts, a...
2023-12-21
46 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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 with "CAVE" people (26:30) Podcast Resources Right Click t...
2023-12-14
31 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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 sessions (23:23) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 S...
2023-12-07
35 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 W...
2023-11-30
24 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Brent on LinkedIn Get All the Latest News from Gemba Academy Our newsletter is a...
2023-11-23
41 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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) 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 m...
2023-11-16
32 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 GA 109 | How to Leverage Toyota Kata with Brandon Brown GA 189 | How to Use K...
2023-11-09
32 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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 from broken trust with Bhavana Bartholf (36:23) Podcast Resources Right Click to D...
2023-11-02
42 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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 teams can help (25:06) Podcast Resources Right Click to D...
2023-10-26
28 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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) An example from one of Ron's prior jobs (19:29) U...
2023-10-19
28 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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 learn hasn't changed (25:38) About his German-speaking podcast (29:37) P...
2023-10-12
35 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Gemba Academy: S...
2023-10-05
25 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Kerry on L...
2023-09-28
26 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 GA 109 | How to Leverage Toyota Kata with Brandon B...
2023-09-21
35 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 493 | Dealing with Fear with John Knotts
This week's guest is John Knotts. Ron and John explored the multifaceted concept of fear. John also explained why fear exists, and how scientific thinking and continuous improvement can help us all deal with it. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: The quote John likes (3:28) John's background (4:47) An example of "professional fear" (8:49) Why John chose to study fear (10:40) An example of why fear exists (14:53) The relationship between worry and fear (19:38) How John faced his fears of swimming and public speaking (22:45) Ron's fear of snakes (27:43) The benefits of being prepared (32:17) H...
2023-09-14
46 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an M...
2023-09-07
41 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Kerrie on LinkedIn R...
2023-08-31
36 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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 benefits and dangers of AI (19:04) Their advice for d...
2023-08-24
35 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Free Resource for GA Podcast Listeners A Symphony of Choices P...
2023-08-17
32 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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 thoughts on AI (26:31) The role of personality types (28:04) T...
2023-08-10
33 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Picture Yourself a Leader on Amazon Elisabeth's Website Just-in-Time Cafe Get All the Latest News from Gemba A...
2023-08-03
41 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Lou on LinkedIn Lou's Website Most Loved Workplace Best Practice Institute Get A...
2023-07-27
39 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Bruno on LinkedIn Bruno's Website Bruno on T...
2023-07-20
33 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Boris on LinkedIn Get All the Latest News from Gemba Academy Our newsletter is a great way to receive updates on new courses, b...
2023-07-13
28 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 B...
2023-07-06
32 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Brent on LinkedIn GA 272 | The Role of Lean in E...
2023-06-29
38 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 George's Website George on LinkedIn GA 121 | Leading AME with George S...
2023-06-22
31 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 480 | Learning From Our Mistakes with Mark Graban
This week's guest is Mark Graban. Ron and Mark discussed making mistakes and the importance of psychological safety. Mark also shared a little about his podcast, "My Favorite Mistake," and his new book, "The Mistakes That Make Us." An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: The quote Mark likes (2:45) About Mark (5:59) The "My Favorite Mistake" podcast (10:57) How we react to our own mistakes (16:48) The benefits versus risks of speaking up (23:55) Why and where psychological safety is lacking (25:12) Practical tips for individuals (33:55) One of Ron's biggest mistakes (39:25) Podcast Resources Right Click t...
2023-06-15
45 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Jacob on LinkedIn Nordic RPA UiPath G...
2023-06-08
26 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 John o...
2023-06-01
39 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 G...
2023-05-25
44 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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 started (28:10) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download t...
2023-05-18
32 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Noble Automation Now Chris on LinkedIn Chris on Calendly Get All the Latest News from Gemba A...
2023-05-11
33 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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 better coach (25:15) What's next for Sarah (27:58) Podcast Resources R...
2023-05-04
33 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Calvin on LinkedIn FIT on Amazon Impruver GA 318 | Structuring Your C...
2023-04-27
26 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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 senior leadership buy-in (22:32) Podcast Resources Right Click to D...
2023-04-20
32 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 The Goal Vince on LinkedIn SPC Get All the Latest News from Gemba Academy Our newsletter is a g...
2023-04-13
33 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 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) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Bobby on LinkedIn Bobby on Medium Get A...
2023-04-06
41 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 469 | Improving Lives with Lean with Steve Bell
This week's guest is Steve Bell. Ron and Steve discussed Steve's work applying lean to NGOs, how he approaches Change Management, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: Steve's background (3:57) What NGO stands for (6:13) What problem Steve is trying to solve (10:25) An example Steve recently saw (14:01) How he handles the Change Management aspect (16:35) What the lean community can do (22:35) Two more stories of lean NGOs (27:30) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Lean Agile NGO Steve on LinkedIn Lean Agile NGO LinkedIn Group GA 010 | U...
2023-03-30
34 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 468 | Lean Made Simple with Ryan Tierney
This week's guest is Ryan Tierney of Seating Matters. Ryan and Ron discussed the reactions Ryan got when he first discovered lean, the importance of being both humble and curious, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: The quote Ryan likes (3:48) Ryan's background (4:30) Why they got started with lean (6:18) His colleagues' initial reactions (9:14) His siblings' initial reactions (13:24) His biggest struggle (15:51) How he got people engaged (17:31) What facilities Ryan toured (20:29) About their One-Piece Flow purchasing system (23:14) The "smallest batch practicable" (25:25) Being humble and curious (27:23) Remaining humble when you're successful (28:55) A...
2023-03-23
36 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 467 | What Makes a Brilliant Process with Andy Reith
This week's guest is Andy Reith. Ron and Andy discussed Andy's time at Toyota as well as a tannery, and what Andy believes a brilliant process looks like. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: The quote Andy likes (2:30) Andy's background (3:30) How the tannery worked out (7:23) What a brilliant process looks like (10:21) What lean in footwear production is like (13:32) How he reinforced takt time (17:50) Advice Andy has for those just getting started (23:40) The great factories Andy has visited (25:57) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 GA 308 | L...
2023-03-16
30 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 466 | Problem Statements, Ideation, and Coaching with Jamie Flinchbaugh
This week's guest is Jamie Flinchbaugh. Jamie updated us on what he's learned since publishing his latest book, how he recommends writing a good problem statement, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: The quote Jamie likes (4:54) His background (7:45) Which of his books he would recommend and to who (10:40) What he's learned since writing People Solve Problems (12:09) Writing a good problem statement (14:51) The most common failure mode (18:40) Ideation versus brainstorming (21:33) Coaches creating and shaping experiences (25:58) Whether or not Jamie would do things differently (28:53) Podcast Resources Right Click to D...
2023-03-09
36 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 465 | What a Unicorn Knows with Matt May and Pablo Dominguez
This week's guests are Matt May and Pablo Dominguez. Ron, Matt, and Pablo discussed Matt and Pablo's book What a Unicorn Knows, the role of AI in business, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: The quotes that inspire them (3:44) Their backgrounds (4:47) Why they wrote the book (7:52) Unicorns and business (10:48) The current state of unicorns (12:48) Whether the world is a worse or better place because of unicorns (16:49) The Formula 1 analogy (18:48) What SCALE means (27:45) Practical tips and tools for those just getting started (33:33) The role of AI in business (35:50) Po...
2023-03-02
44 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 464 | Starting with a Process with Andrew Piland
This week's guest is Andrew Piland. Ron and Andrew discussed how continuous improvement works in the construction industry, what Respect for People looks like, supply chain waste, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: Andrew's background (5:25) What he's up to these days (11:05) About Last Planner (16:55) What Respect for People looks like in construction (21:59) How you avoid getting to that problem spot (23:31) What other lean tools Andrew uses (24:15) His focus on supply chain waste (26:47) Advice for getting started (28:34) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 A...
2023-02-23
31 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 463 | Academics vs. Application with Phil Ranck
This week's guest is Phil Ranck. Ron and Phil talked about Lean Alaska, which Phil founded, as well as his work with the United States Army. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: The quote Phil likes (4:05) Phil's background (6:11) A cool story about the military (10:08) The difference between corporate and military environments (14:27) Academics versus application (17:12) How else you can gain experience (19:52) The obstacles to getting started (24:21) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Phil on LinkedIn Lean Alaska Lean Alaska on Facebook Get All the Latest N...
2023-02-16
29 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 462 | Fort Collins’ Lean Journey with Roland Guerrero
This week's guest is Roland Guerrero. Ron and Roland discussed Roland's experience working with the city of Fort Collins on their lean journey. Ron also asked Roland to weigh in on whether contentment and continuous improvement can coexist. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: The quote Roland likes (2:34) Roland's background (3:35) Fort Collins' lean journey (5:10) Example improvements (7:27) Why it was challenging (12:48) Other tools they use (16:19) Whether contentment and continuous improvement can coexist (19:53) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Roland on LinkedIn Fort Collins Website Get A...
2023-02-09
28 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 461 | Scientific Thinking and Confidence with Sam Morgan
This week's guest is Sam Morgan. Ron and Sam discussed Sam's coaching experiences and the connection between scientific thinking and confidence. They also discussed whether contentment and continuous improvement can coexist. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: Sam's quote (3:45) Sam's background (5:04) What Sam identified as his purpose (12:13) The connection between scientific thinking and confidence (13:52) Whether contentment and continuous improvement can coexist (26:56) What Ron thinks (32:38) Rich's vision board (36:23) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Sam on LinkedIn Sam's Website Feel the Fear and Do it A...
2023-02-02
41 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 460 | Newsletter Wisdom with Ron Pereira
This week's guest is our own Ron Pereira. Ron discussed two of his favorite email newsletters: The Process and The Curiosity Chronicle. He also shared some powerful content from each. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: Companies that went bankrupt (4:30) Self-determination theory (8:41) A culture that resists complacency (14:43) About Sahil Bloom's newsletter (17:45) Life Lessons from 1,000 Years (20:06) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 The Process Sahil Bloom: Life Lessons from 1,000 Years Sahil's Newsletter Get All the Latest News from Gemba Academy Our newsletter is a great w...
2023-01-26
31 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 459 | Dealing with CAVE People with Adam Lawrence
This week's guest is Adam Lawrence. Ron and Adam discussed the Wheel of Sustainability, kaizen events, and how to handle "CAVE People." An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: The quote Adam likes (3:17) Adam's background (4:31) The Wheel of Sustainability (5:15) Why he wrote his book (6:41) What Adam learned (8:29) An example of when things were tough (11:09) The plant manager role (16:47) Advice for the practitioner who is lacking support (18:21) Who gets nervous about committing (24:42) How you handle a "CAVE person" (25:56) The most powerful kaizen event (31:27) What Adam does on Day 3 (39:12) Podcast Resources Right C...
2023-01-19
43 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 458 | Exploring Risk Analysis with Ron Pereira
This week we're sharing audio from three of our newer courses on risk analysis. Learn all about Bowtie Analysis, FMEA, and Fault Tree Analysis, and check out our website to watch the free videos that accompany them. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: About Bowtie Analysis (1:06) The roots of Bowtie Analysis (3:01) The advantages of Bowtie Analysis (4:53) The disadvantages of Bowtie Analysis (5:58) About FMEA (7:14) The two types of FMEA (10:15) The differences between them (11:24) About Fault Tree Analysis (15:10) The structure of the fault tree diagram (16:24) What Fault Tree Analysis is used f...
2023-01-12
20 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 457 | Leading with Care with Bob DeKoch and Phil Clampitt
This week's guests are Bob DeKoch and Phil Clampitt. Ron, Bob, and Phil talked about servant leadership, toxic positivity, and what it means to lead with care. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: The quotes that inspire them (1:52) Their backgrounds (2:44) What "beyond servant leadership" means (4:58) Pairing core beliefs with skills (8:53) About toxic positivity (12:17) Embracing uncertainty (18:19) Teaching these principles to young people (21:05) Leading with care (24:02) How different personality types play a role (27:43) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Phil on LinkedIn Bob on LinkedIn Leading w...
2023-01-05
35 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 456 | “This Is Water” by David Foster Wallace with Alex Judd
This week's guest is Alex Judd. Ron and Alex listened to and discussed David Foster Wallace's famous commencement speech, "This Is Water." This is a very powerful episode that contains some great food for thought for the new year. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: Why this commence speech is important (3:47) Alex's background (9:33) What is water? (10:16) The ability to think critically (13:39) The argument he is making (16:18) Why the believer and non-believer are actually similar (26:16) Being lost (35:14) The monotony of adult life (42:03) How NOT to think (44:22) Darkness and light (49:03) Why y...
2022-12-29
1h 24
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 455 | The Intersection of Lean and Sustainability with Julia Goldstein
This week's guest is Julia Goldstein. Ron and Julia discussed the concept of circular economy, what sustainability looks like in a lean context, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: The quote Julia likes (2:28) Julia's background (3:29) How Julia heard about lean (5:02) The intersection of lean and sustainability (6:33) What "circular economy" means (7:37) Some examples (9:23) What sustainability communication means (12:07) The roadblocks people are facing in terms of improving using sustainability (15:40) Some practical tips (18:52) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Julia on LinkedIn Julia's Website Get A...
2022-12-22
21 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 454 | Practicing Lean in a Pandemic with Sabrina McCorvey
This week's guest is Sabrina McCorvey. Ron and Sabrina discussed what it's like practicing lean in a pandemic, how she has used Gemba Academy, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: The quote that Sabrina likes (2:02) Her background (2:26) How she dealt with the pandemic (5:30) What problem she was trying to solve using Gemba Academy (9:33) Why they didn't meet any resistance (15:07) What a standard kaizen event looks like (16:36) Advice for those just getting started (20:46) Advice for the seasoned professional (22:44) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an M...
2022-12-15
28 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 453 | Navigating the Struggle of Learning with Katie Anderson
This week's guest is Katie Anderson. Ron and Katie met up at the AME conference in Dallas to discuss what Katie's been up to as well as her book, Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn. Katie also shed some light on her approach to lean, leadership, and learning. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: About Katie's book (1:55) Katie's background (3:54) The quote that Katie likes (4:43) What we should be doing as it relates to learning (5:24) The power of creating structure (8:36) Dealing with obstacles (11:06) Shifting what success looks like (16:34) What the ne...
2022-12-08
22 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 452 | The Power of Transactional Lean with Jen Borden
This week's guest is Jen Borden. Ron and Jen discussed transactional lean, what it entails, and how you can get started with it. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: Jen's quote (1:43) Jen's background (2:27) About transactional process improvement (4:14) Jen's experience with it (6:04) Practical advice for getting started (8:51) The role 5S plays (10:25) How having multiple sites makes a difference (12:01) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Jen on LinkedIn Get All the Latest News from Gemba Academy Our newsletter is a great way to receive updates on ne...
2022-12-01
15 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 451 | Good and “Evil” in Kata with Scott Laundry and Marc Bicknell
This week's guests are Scott Laundry and Marc Bicknell. Ron, Scott, and Marc discussed all things kata, including being a good coach and how kata can be "evil." An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: The quotes that Scott and Marc like (2:34) Their backgrounds (3:10) Why kata can be good and "evil" (4:31) Their approach to coaching kata (8:53) How the target condition is formed (13:01) What's special about kata (16:33) The problem with the fishbone diagram (20:41) About personality tests (22:42) Advice for those new to kata (26:58) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as a...
2022-11-24
33 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 450 | Governing the Standard with Billy Taylor
This week's guest is Billy Taylor. We caught up with Billy at the recent AME conference in Dallas, where he and Ron discussed his book The Winning Link and the concept of governance. Billy also shared some powerful anecdotes we think you'll enjoy. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: The quote Billy likes (1:56) His background (2:41) What the transition was like (5:04) About his book The Winning Link (8:40) Deliberate clarity (10:44) Cultivating ownership (14:14) Executing winning (16:59) A story about driving change (18:41) The importance of governance (21:09) An anecdote about Jimmy Johnson and Troy Aikman (27:56) Wh...
2022-11-17
31 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 449 | Firefighting, Docility, and the Top-Down Approach to Lean with Mike Thelen
This week's guest is Mike Thelen. Ron and Mike caught up at the recent AME conference in Dallas, where they discussed company culture, the role of docility, and why "firefighters" get promoted instead of leaders. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: The quote that inspires Mike (1:55) Mike's background (3:42) What it takes to change your company culture (8:13) Why it's so difficult (11:54) Breaking away from a culture of firefighting (15:40) The role of docility (29:02) Asking the right questions (30:41) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Mike on LinkedIn Ge...
2022-11-10
36 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 448 | Planning an AME Conference with Gregory MacDougall
This week's guest is Gregory MacDougall. Gregory's interview is the first we're sharing from the recent AME Conference in Dallas. Gregory explained how he chooses keynote speakers, what his health journey has taught him, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: The quote that inspires Gregory (2:19) Gregory's background (3:48) The process of selecting keynote speakers (7:39) His health journey (11:55) How people react when they see him now (21:46) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Gregory on LinkedIn Get All the Latest News from Gemba Academy Our n...
2022-11-03
27 min
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership
GA 437 | Virtual Training with Steve Kane
This week's guest is Steve Kane. Ron and Steve discussed the benefits and challenges of virtual training. Steve also explained the trends in virtual training he's observed recently. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn: The quote that inspires Steve (2:25) Steve's background (3:39) What virtual training means (5:02) The trends he's been seeing (6:31) How he's adapted to virtual training (10:58) What he's learned about the activities (13:53) Practical tips for virtual training (18:20) Where he sees virtual training going (24:59) What Gemba Academy offers (29:42) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 AME C...
2022-08-18
32 min