Jim Womack, co-author of "Gemba Walks," is pictured on the left with a thoughtful expression, resting his head on his hand. On the right is the book cover of "Gemba Walks," featuring the title and a foreword by John Shook, with an image of Jim Womack standing on a map.

Jim Womack on Gemba Walks, Lean Leadership, and Lessons for Healthcare

In Episode #116 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast, Mark Graban talks with Jim Womack, founder and former Chairman of the Lean Enterprise Institute. Now serving as Senior Advisor, Jim joined the show to discuss his then-new book Gemba Walks, a collection of essays drawn from a decade of his writing and reflection on Lean practice. Jim explains how a true gemba walk is different from the old idea of “management by walking around.” Rather … Continue reading Jim Womack on Gemba Walks, Lean Leadership, and Lessons for Healthcare

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