Tag: Gemba
Gemba vs. Genba — Different Spellings or Different Words and Meanings?
tl;dr: Same word, same meaning, different spellings.
I was taught that the English version of the Japanese word that means, basically, "the real place" or...
Lean Leadership: Unpacking the Conversation Between Ford and Uber CEOs
tl;dr: In a riveting discussion, Ford CEO Jim Farley and Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi delve into Lean principles, cultural shifts, and operational challenges. From...
Did the MLB’s New Pitch Clock Rule Work? An In-Depth Analysis...
tl;dr: In the blog post, we delve into MLB's ongoing struggle with slow and lengthy games, analyzing recent rule changes aimed at reducing game...
CEO Larry Culp’s Vision: Building a Lean Culture at General Electric
I was surprised that GEO CEO Larry Culp's opening remarks weren't shared in the YouTube recordings from the GE Lean Mindset event held in...
Some Common Themes From the GE Lean Mindset Event’s Diversity of...
tl;dr: In this post, Mark discusses key takeaways from the GE Lean Mindset events, particularly focusing on the diversity of backgrounds among attendees. He...
Celebrating Love with a Lean Twist: Creative Ideas for Valentine’s Day
Reposted from 2014... It's Valentine's Day. I'll be on a flight home from Boston later, hoping to see my wife at least a little...
Gemba Claus is Comin’ to Town! [Song]
Here's a musical holiday treat for my regular Lean Blog readers and podcast listeners, a song parody, originally released in 2009, remastered a bit...
Katie Anderson Discusses Larry Culp’s AME Keynote And Their Fireside Chat
My guest for Episode #464 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is Katie Anderson, who is, among other things, the author of the book...
Lean Whiskey #35: Going to “Gemba” at Scotch Whisky Distilleries; Work...
We're tired, but not tired of whisky. A gemba walk will pick us up...
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Gerald Harris on Lean Leadership Lessons From Automotive Manufacturing, Consulting, and...
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My guest for Episode #459 of the Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is my colleague, Gerald Harris,...
If You’re Going to Visit the Gemba, Your Mindsets and Behaviors...
Hi. I'm Mark. If you read this blog, you might already know me. I'm going to tell a story today that's illustrated with Apple...
When the Chef Goes and Sees (Well, Tastes) the Problem
A few years ago, my wife and I went to a highly-regarded (and oft-recommended) restaurant in the Orlando area (our now former home).
I...
