Gemba Academy Podcast

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GA 547
Doing Lean vs. Using Lean with Gregg Miner

This week’s guest is Gregg Miner. Ron and Gregg discussed the difference between “doing” lean and “using” lean, how this applies to leaders, the true definition of lean, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode…

GA 546
Navigating Business Turnarounds with Alfonso Aramburo

This week’s guest is Alfonso Aramburo. Ron and Alfonso discussed Alfonso’s experiences with turnarounds, leadership styles, balancing financial restructuring and operational excellence, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The quote that Alfonso…

GA 545
Combining Performance and Purpose with Fabrice Desmarescaux

This week’s guest is Fabrice Desmarescaux. Ron and Fabrice discussed Fabrice’s journey towards professional fulfillment and how he helps others find purpose in their life’s work. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The quotes…

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.…

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…

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: …

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…

GA 540
The Space Between Leading and Following with Chris Fuzie

This week’s guest is Chris Fuzie. Ron and Chris discussed Chris’s books, liminal space, tessellation, leadership, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you’ll learn: The quote Chris likes (3:22) His background (4:23) About liminal…

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