Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership

Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership

Author: Ron Pereira: Lean Thinker & Co-Founder of Gemba Academy Language: English Episodes: 100
Hosted by Ron Pereira, a lean thinker and co-founder of Gemba Academy, the Gemba Academy Podcast is a deep and practical resource for anyone looking to build a better organization. The conversations here move beyond theory, focusing on the real-world application of methodologies like Lean Six Sigma and Toyota Kata. You’ll hear from practitioners and leaders who share stories from the front lines, detailing how they tackle complex problems, foster genuine productivity, and develop effective teams. Each episode feels like a candid workshop, breaking down concepts into actionable steps you can apply immediately. This isn't about abstract ideals; it's about the tangible work of improvement, from the shop floor to the executive suite. Tune in for a learning experience that challenges conventional wisdom and provides the tools for meaningful change. The Gemba Academy Podcast turns the philosophy of continuous improvement into a clear and accessible path forward for business professionals and educators alike.
Episodes
GA 572 | Dealing with Burnout with Steven Langer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:48
This week's guest is Steven Langer. Ron and Steven discussed what it means to optimize workplace culture, what a strong organizational culture looks like, dealing with burnout, and more.
GA 570 | How Kanban Exposes Problems with Uriel Eisen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:39
This week's guest is Uriel Eisen. Ron and Uriel discussed the importance of kanban, why increasing your inventory isn't always a bad thing, Uriel's background and projects, and more.
GA 569 | Reliability Kaizen with Adam Lawrence [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:04
This week's guest is Adam Lawrence. Ron and Adam discussed reliability kaizen, what it means, how it relates to the Wheel of Sustainability, and more.
GA 568 | Lean and Talent Development with Sarah Tilkens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:26
This week's guest is Sarah Tilkens. Ron and Sarah discussed The KPI Lab (which Sarah founded), why talent development is critical, what leaders can do to help, and more.
GA 567 | Developing Human Skills with Thomas Gelmi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:19
This week's guest is Thomas Gelmi. Ron and Thomas discussed Thomas's unique background, how he helps leaders develop their "human" skills, navigating different personalities at work, and more.
GA 566 | Managing With Your Eyes with Alen Ganic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:43
This week's guest is Alen Ganic. Ron and Alen discussed visual management, examples of visual management they have seen and created, dealing with any resistance you might meet, and more.