Why Gemba Walks Matter & How to Make Them Work
January 22, 2024Gemba walks have become a widely adopted management technique. Leaders gain valuable insights into organizational value flow and often...
How To Create A Gemba Walk Checklist for Manufacturing and Simplify The Process
January 16, 2024The term "Gemba" comes from Japanese and is widely used in various industries, particularly in lean manufacturing practices (or lean in...
16 Questions to Ask on Your First (or Next) Gemba Walk
February 28, 2023Toyota Chairman Fujio Cho gave a brilliantly simple description of what to do on a Gemba walk. "Go see, ask why, show respect," he said....
How (and Why) to Implement Effective Gemba Walks
November 29, 2022Most leaders who adopt the continuous improvement management style focus mainly on performance indicators that can be measured for good...
The Importance of Refueling at the Gemba
April 14, 2022Continuous improvement work cannot exist in a vacuum. In order for the fire of change to burn hot and bright, it needs a fuel source. The...
How (and Why) to Walk the Gemba When Everyone’s Working from Home
April 8, 2020As leaders, managers, and employees alike all grapple with the sudden disruption in routine work and life, go easy on yourself. It is going...
An 11 Step Gemba Walk Template for Executive Leaders
March 29, 2019“We say seeing is believing, but actually, we are much better at believing than seeing. In fact, we are seeing what we believe all the...
What to Include on Your Gemba Walk Agenda
August 10, 2018Gemba walks are a favorite Lean management technique, but they can be used by any leader to become more connected with the people and...
How to Actually Enjoy a More Productive Gemba Walk
March 15, 2018Gemba walks are a valuable tool for anyone interested in continuous improvement and spreading a culture of improvement across the...
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