Gemba Academy Podcast

Weekly interviews with some of the best leaders, thinkers, and innovators in continuous improvement. Join your host Ron Pereira to learn, be inspired, and get expert advice from our incredible guests!

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The Lean CEO with Jacob Stoller

Press the play button above to listen to the episode. If you’re reading this via email or RSS click the image below to listen to the episode. This episode’s guest is Jacob Stoller, journalist and author who is about to release his newest book, The…

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Becoming a Lean Leader with Steve Kane

Press the play button above to listen to the episode. If you’re reading this via email or RSS click the image below to listen to the episode. This episode is a little different. Our Director of Sales and Marketing, Steve Kane, gave a presentation to the…

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Daman Products’ Lean Journey with Larry Davis

Press the play button above to listen to the episode. If you’re reading this via email or RSS click the image below to listen to the episode. This episode’s guest is Larry Davis, President of Daman Products. Daman makes hydraulic manifolds for everything from farm…

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The Lean Startup with Eric Ries

Press the play button above to listen to the episode. If you’re reading this via email or RSS click the image below to listen to the episode. Today’s guest is Eric Ries, an entrepreneur and author famous for being at the forefront of the lean…

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The Evolution of Lean with Chet Marchwinski

Press the play button above to listen to the episode. If you’re reading this via email or RSS click the image below to listen to the episode. Today’s guest is Chet Marchwinski, the Communications Director of the Lean Enterprise Institute. We sat down at the International…

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The Lean Journey with Cedric Brown

Press the play button above to listen to the episode. If you’re reading this via email or RSS click the image below to listen to the episode. In today’s episode, we’re sharing a conversation we had with Cedric Brown at the AME conference in Jacksonville,…

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Developing a Lean Culture with Drew Locher

Press the play button above to listen to the episode. If you’re reading this via email or RSS click the image below to listen to the episode. Today’s guest is Drew Locher, author of one of my favorite Value Stream Mapping books. We sat down…

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Lean Safety with Robert Hafey

Press the play button above to listen to the episode. If you’re reading this via email or RSS click the image below to listen to the episode. This episode’s guest is Robert Hafey. Robert has an impressive corporate background including many years at the U.S. Steel…

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About the Show

The Gemba Academy Podcast is the premier podcast for all continuous improvement practitioners. Regardless of your prior experience, you will find lessons and insights applicable to both your professional and personal life.

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About Ron Pereira

Ron is an avid lean six sigma practitioner, and master black belt. His passion for improvement led him to help found Gemba Academy, the premium provider of Lean Six Sigma training.

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