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GA 517 | Becoming a Master Black Belt with Carlos Pereyra

By Jessica Bush - February 29th, 2024

This week’s guest is Carlos Pereyra. Ron and Carlos discussed Carlos’s recent graduation from our Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt program, what it means to create psychological safety, measuring success, and more. An MP3 a

GA 515 | Software, AI, and Continuous Improvement with Nikhil Joshi

By Jessica Bush - February 15th, 2024

This week’s guest is Nikhil Joshi. Ron and Nikhil discussed the role of software in continuous improvement, what the future of AI looks like, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this

GA 514 | Turning the Tables on Ron with Clint West

By Jessica Bush - February 8th, 2024

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 audi

GA 512 | Unturning Steel with Bill Leahy

By Jessica Bush - January 25th, 2024

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

GA 510 | The Role of Questioning and Curiosity in Leadership with Scott McDuffee

By Jessica Bush - January 11th, 2024

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 epis

GA 509 | Courage, Humility, and Discipline with Marc Braun

By Jessica Bush - January 4th, 2024

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

GA 508 | Adopting a Strategy Execution Framework with Karen Friedenberg

By Jessica Bush - December 28th, 2023

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 av

GA 507 | Navigating Leadership Development Behaviors with Rick Foreman

By Jessica Bush - December 21st, 2023

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

GA 506 | Roles and Relationships in Kaizen Events with Adam Lawrence

By Jessica Bush - December 14th, 2023

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 versi

GA 505 | Values vs. Principles with Steve Kane

By Jessica Bush - December 7th, 2023

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 availabl

GA 504 | Gemba Academy’s 2023 with Ron Pereira

By Jessica Bush - November 30th, 2023

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 t

GA 503 | Balancing Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation with Brent Weichers

By Jessica Bush - November 23rd, 2023

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 e

GA 502 | The Importance of Productivity with John Abplanalp

By Jessica Bush - November 16th, 2023

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 l

GA 501 | Reducing Chaos with Brandon Brown

By Jessica Bush - November 9th, 2023

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

GA 500 | Celebrating 500 Episodes

By Jessica Bush - November 2nd, 2023

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 listenin

GA 499 | OT Cybersecurity in Manufacturing with Jeff Reinke

By Jessica Bush - October 26th, 2023

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 epi

GA 498 | The Power of Improving Less with Chad Bareither

By Jessica Bush - October 19th, 2023

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 episo

GA 496 | How to Handle Employee Suggestions with Kyle Brady

By Jessica Bush - October 5th, 2023

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 avai

GA 495 | Finding and Retaining the Right Talent with Kerry L. Bass

By Jessica Bush - September 28th, 2023

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 epis

GA 494 | TWI and the Training Timetable with Brandon Brown

By Jessica Bush - September 21st, 2023

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

GA 493 | Dealing with Fear with John Knotts

By Jessica Bush - September 14th, 2023

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 vers

GA 492 | Better Metrics for Better Management with Mark Graban

By Jessica Bush - September 7th, 2023

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 epi

GA 491 | What Leads to High Morale with Kerrie Jordan

By Jessica Bush - August 31st, 2023

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 her

GA 486 | Creating a Well-Loved Workplace with Lou Carter

By Jessica Bush - July 27th, 2023

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

Conducting A Manual Process Assessment

By John Knotts - July 21st, 2023

A manual process is a task or procedure that is performed without the assistance of automation or technology. These tasks typically require human effort, physical actions, and direct input. Manual processes can range from simple tasks,

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