Channel Title: Gemba Academy Channel Description: The world leader in online Lean and Six Sigma training. Building a culture of continuous improvement through online and in-person training. <video> Why Choose Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification with Gemba Academy Description: Achieve success with Gemba Academy’s Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification! This foundational program introduces you to Lean and Six Sigma principles, providing the essential tools needed to drive continuous improvement, optimize processes, and deliver measurable results. What You’ll Gain: Advance Your Career: Stand out with Yellow Belt Certification and boost career opportunities. Boost Your Skills: Gain analytical skills to solve inefficiencies and add value. Build a Strong Foundation: Learn process improvement, waste reduction, and efficiency tools. Enhance Quality & Efficiency: Use Lean Six Sigma to enhance quality and drive impact. Whether you’re looking to grow professionally or bring greater value to your organization, this flexible and fast certification program is designed to deliver long-term benefits and practical results. Start Your Certification Today! Accelerate your career and discover how Lean Six Sigma can make a real difference in your success. Learn more: https://www.gembaacademy.com/solutions/certifications/yellow-belt-certification?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=yellow+belt+cert ∙∙∙∙EXPLORE MORE OPTIONS∙∙∙∙ Did you know we also offer Lean and Six Sigma Certification? Learn more here: https://www.gembaacademy.com/solutions/certifications?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=certifications See our list of upcoming workshops and register now! https://www.gembaacademy.com/solutions/events?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=live+instructor+workshops 🔍 Interested in Virtual Tours? 🔗https://www.gembaacademy.com/gemba-live?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=gemba+live Interested in a full subscription to the Gemba Academy Online Training Content? Contact us here: https://www.gembaacademy.com/contact-us/contact-sales?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=subcription 🔗 Click here to connect with us! 🌳https://linktr.ee/gembaacademy?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=linktr.ee Newsletter + Social + Website + Podcast + Blog </video> <video> GA 561 | People and Process Integration with Beau Groover Description: (https://traffic.libsyn.com/lssacademy/GA_561_Beau_Groover_mixdown.mp3) This week’s guest is Beau Groover. Ron and Beau discussed people and process integration, lean leadership, Beau’s “GSD” system, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here (https://traffic.libsyn.com/lssacademy/GA_561_Beau_Groover_mixdown.mp3) . In this episode you’ll learn:  • The quote Beau likes (2:52) • His background (3:16) • What people and process integration is (5:54) • Why it’s so important and why it’s difficult (7:42) • What it means to be vulnerable (10:16) • Where we’re “missing the mark” (14:10) • Some practical tips (17:14) • An example of improvement Beau has seen (23:46) • Beau’s final words of wisdom (27:29) Podcast Resources • Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 (https://traffic.libsyn.com/lssacademy/GA_561_Beau_Groover_mixdown.mp3) • Beau’s Website (https://theeffectivesyndicate.com/) • Beau on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/beaugroover/) • Building a Kick-Ass Culture: 20 Effective Steps (https://www.amazon.com/Building-Kick-Ass-Culture-Effective-Steps/dp/B0B8RP66BM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=VSGA3B86V0D5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1Nfjgripn7wUNIpekZz-FaJHy5dFI8AFtx_GUJ7FNY4m59gOuYkyrMWGmVJVReEBUG-ODaGzOpqkuoXVPoLOXDGjwE1LSMKSNwO1EHYcWTxB8IUpjcflVINApidOupu3pcSOJWrHTiO9RAI8ZDCXXA.RDg5WJpnyHXdC4DBx4bYQPzt5SWp5vtSdgPn0_OxpdE&dib_tag=se&keywords=building+a+kickass+culture&qid=1731264362&sprefix=building+a+kick%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-1) Get All the Latest News from Gemba Academy Our newsletter is a great way to receive updates on new courses, blog posts, and more. Sign up here (https://www.gembaacademy.com/about/news) . What Do You Think? What are some other challenges of people and process integration? </video> <video> GA 557 | Meeting Customer Demand with Gary Cihak Description: (https://traffic.libsyn.com/lssacademy/GA_557_Gary_Cihik_mixdown.mp3) This week’s guest is Gary Cihak. Ron and Gary discussed Gary’s Six Sigma Green Belt project, what he learned from it, how he dealt with the resistance that followed, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here (https://traffic.libsyn.com/lssacademy/GA_557_Gary_Cihik_mixdown.mp3) . In this episode you’ll learn:  • The quote that inspires Gary (3:21) • About Gary and his background (3:52) • How he was introduced to continuous improvement (4:29) • The problem Gary was trying to solve with his Six Sigma Green Belt project (5:07) • A project Ron worked on (8:23) • What Gary did and learned from his project (9:03) • The resistance he was met with (10:37) • Tactics he used with frontline workers (11:45) • Getting leadership buy-in (12:38) • Navigating the transition from batch production to one-piece flow (13:23) • What he learned about people (19:12) • Advice to those at the beginning of their lean journeys (20:05) Podcast Resources • Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 (https://traffic.libsyn.com/lssacademy/GA_557_Gary_Cihik_mixdown.mp3) • Gary on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/garycihak/) Get All the Latest News from Gemba Academy Our newsletter is a great way to receive updates on new courses, blog posts, and more. Sign up here (https://www.gembaacademy.com/about/news) . What Do You Think? What did you do for your Six Sigma belt project? </video> <video> Gemba Insights: What is Lean Finance? Description: Welcome to Gemba Insights, your guide to common questions on continuous improvement. Featuring short videos, articles, and resources, Gemba Insights addresses your queries and introduces new concepts, enhancing your learning whether you're a subscriber or exploring Gemba Academy. See the full series here: https://www.gembaacademy.com/resources/gemba-insights?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=gemba+insights In this Gemba Insights episode: “What is Lean Finance?” https://www.gembaacademy.com/resources/gemba-insights/what-is-lean-finance?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=gemba+insights Lean Finance integrates the efficiency-focused principles of lean management into the financial functions of an organization. Its goal is to enhance value for both customers and stakeholders by streamlining financial activities, eliminating waste, and fostering continuous improvement. Benefits of Lean Finance: Adopting Lean Finance practices offers a range of benefits, including: Reduced operational costs. Improved accuracy in financial reporting. Quicker decision-making processes. Enhanced overall financial performance. By focusing on efficient processes and minimizing non-essential activities, finance professionals can provide more insightful and accurate financial analysis. Sound financial processes are crucial for the success of organizations across all industries and sizes, making Lean Finance an invaluable approach for any business. By embracing Lean Finance, companies can optimize their financial operations, aligning them with lean principles for sustained success and growth. Join us next time for more insights into Lean Finance and its implementation. Watch the first video of the Lean Accounting Fundamentals course! https://www.gembaacademy.com/school-of-lean/lean-accounting/lean-accounting-course/introduction-to-lean-accounting?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=Lean+accounting+ 🎙️Listen to this podcast for more insight on Lean Finance! https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2016/10/27/ga-134-how-to-apply-lean-to-finance-with-tiago-salgado/?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=podcast See our list of upcoming workshops and register now! https://www.gembaacademy.com/solutions/events?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=live+instructor+workshops 🔍 Interested in Virtual Tours? 🔗https://www.gembaacademy.com/gemba-live?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=gemba+live 🔗 Click here to connect with us! 🌳https://linktr.ee/gembaacademy?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=linktr.ee Newsletter + Social + Website + Podcast + Blog Interested in a full subscription to the Gemba Academy Online Training Content? Contact us here: https://www.gembaacademy.com/contact-us/contact-sales?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=subcription Did you know we also offer Lean and Six Sigma Certification? Learn more here: https://www.gembaacademy.com/solutions/certifications?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=certifications </video> <video> GA 558 | The Power Is in the Question with Topaz Adizes Description: (https://traffic.libsyn.com/lssacademy/GA_558_Topaz_Adizes_mixdown.mp3) This week’s guest is Topaz Adizes. Ron and Topaz discussed Topaz’s studio The Skin Deep, his film {The And}, and the conversation cards he created. Focused on the power of human connection, this interview will stay with you long after it’s over. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here (https://traffic.libsyn.com/lssacademy/GA_558_Topaz_Adizes_mixdown.mp3) . In this episode you’ll learn:  • The quote that Topaz likes (3:30) • His background (4:13) • About his {The And} project (9:28) • An example of the questions (11:27) • The three conversations that are actually going on (18:17) • The different types of decks they offer (20:02) • Topaz’s take on AI (24:25) • What Topaz doesn’t like about people (28:48) • His final words of wisdom (30:44) Podcast Resources • Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 (https://traffic.libsyn.com/lssacademy/GA_558_Topaz_Adizes_mixdown.mp3) • Topaz on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/topazadizes/) • Topaz’s Website (https://www.topazadizes.com/) • The Skin Deep (https://shop.theskindeep.com/) • 12 Questions for Love: A Guide to Intimate Conversations and Deeper Relationships (https://www.amazon.com/12-Questions-Love-Conversations-Relationships/dp/1632174901) • Prison Couldn’t Keep Me From You (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7IzqWaZh9A) Get All the Latest News from Gemba Academy Our newsletter is a great way to receive updates on new courses, blog posts, and more. Sign up here (https://www.gembaacademy.com/about/news) . What Do You Think? How can you see yourself benefiting from using these thought provoking questions in your everyday life? </video> <video> GA 560 | Flow Engineering with Steve Pereira Description: (https://traffic.libsyn.com/lssacademy/GA_560_Steve_Pereira_mixdown.mp3) This week’s guest is Steve Pereira. Ron and Steve discussed flow engineering, Steve’s latest book, the relationship between value, clarity, and flow, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here (https://traffic.libsyn.com/lssacademy/GA_560_Steve_Pereira_mixdown.mp3) . In this episode you’ll learn:  • The quote Steve likes (3:57) • His background (5:29) • About his book “Flow Engineering” (7:48) • Defining flow engineering (10:28) • The relationship between value, clarity, and flow (16:01) • The role AI plays in flow (20:39) • His favorite applications (25:03) • The reception he’s gotten on the book (27:44) Podcast Resources • Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 (https://traffic.libsyn.com/lssacademy/GA_560_Steve_Pereira_mixdown.mp3) • Flow Engineering (https://visible.is/#book) • GA 382 | Simplifying Value Stream Mapping with Steve Pereira (https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2021/07/29/ga-382-simplifying-value-stream-mapping-with-steve-pereira/) • Steve on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/devopsto/) • Visible Flow Consulting (https://visible.is/) Get All the Latest News from Gemba Academy Our newsletter is a great way to receive updates on new courses, blog posts, and more. Sign up here (https://www.gembaacademy.com/about/news) . What Do You Think? What are your thoughts on the concept of flow engineering? </video> <video> Gemba Insights: How Continuous Improvement Helps the P&L Description: Welcome to Gemba Insights, your guide to common questions on continuous improvement. Featuring short videos, articles, and resources, Gemba Insights addresses your queries and introduces new concepts, enhancing your learning whether you're a subscriber or exploring Gemba Academy. See the full series here: https://www.gembaacademy.com/resources/gemba-insights?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=gemba+insights In this Gemba Insights episode: “How Continuous Improvement Helps the P&L” https://www.gembaacademy.com/resources/gemba-insights/how-continuous-improvement-helps-the-p-l?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=gemba+insights The most immediate impact of continuous improvement initiatives is seen in the reduction of the cost of goods sold (COGS), which in turn boosts gross profit. COGS typically includes materials, direct labor, and overhead costs. By refining these areas, businesses can achieve considerable savings: Materials: Streamlining usage and reducing waste. Direct Labor: Enhancing productivity and efficiency. Overhead: Implementing lean methods to gain a clearer understanding of overhead contributions to product costs. While initial efforts often focus on production-related expenses, significant benefits also arise from applying continuous improvement to broader operational expenses: Research and Development: Innovating more efficiently can lower costs and speed up time to market. Sales and Marketing: Optimizing expenditures in advertising and promotions, and improving sales staff efficiency. General and Administrative Expenses: Streamlining executive and administrative functions to reduce overhead. Continuous improvement not only cuts costs but also enhances revenue generation in several ways: Increasing Capacity Utilization: Leveraging freed-up resources such as space, labor, and capital to support additional business volume. Enhancing Value Propositions: Shorter lead times, lower costs, improved quality, and greater flexibility allow sales teams to offer compelling reasons for customers to choose their products. Boosting Pricing Power: Delivering high-quality products reliably and flexibly enhances a company's ability to maintain or increase prices. Check out our Lean Finance course! https://www.gembaacademy.com/school-of-lean/lean-accounting/lean-finance?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=lean+finance See our list of upcoming workshops and register now! https://www.gembaacademy.com/solutions/events?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=live+instructor+workshops 🔍 Interested in Virtual Tours? 🔗https://www.gembaacademy.com/gemba-live?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=gemba+live 🔗 Click here to connect with us! 🌳https://linktr.ee/gembaacademy?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=linktr.ee Newsletter + Social + Website + Podcast + Blog Interested in a full subscription to the Gemba Academy Online Training Content? Contact us here: https://www.gembaacademy.com/contact-us/contact-sales?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=subcription Did you know we also offer Lean and Six Sigma Certification? Learn more here: https://www.gembaacademy.com/solutions/certifications?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=certifications </video> <video> Gemba Insights: Eight Lessons for Sustaining Excellence Description: Welcome to Gemba Insights, your guide to common questions on continuous improvement. Featuring short videos, articles, and resources, Gemba Insights addresses your queries and introduces new concepts, enhancing your learning whether you're a subscriber or exploring Gemba Academy. See the full series here: https://www.gembaacademy.com/resources/gemba-insights?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=gemba+insights In this Gemba Insights episode: “Eight Lessons for Sustaining Excellence” https://www.gembaacademy.com/resources/gemba-insights/eight-lessons-for-sustaining-excellence?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=gemba+insights Lesson 1: Beyond Tools Continuous improvement tools across Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies are invaluable. Yet, the essence of sustaining excellence transcends the mere acquisition of these tools. It's about nurturing a mindset geared towards improvement, where the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills takes precedence. Lesson 2: The Power of Education and Engagement Training and education are fundamental, but their real value emerges when combined with immediate application. Balancing theoretical instruction with hands-on problem-solving ensures that new knowledge is effectively utilized and retained. Lesson 3: Clarify the Problem A clear definition of the issue at hand guides effective learning and tool application. Focusing on solving a few, specific problems can help clarify why certain tools or concepts are being taught, encouraging ownership and application of new skills. Lesson 4: Quick Actions, Not Rushed Solutions While it's crucial to act swiftly, discernment in solution implementation is key. Avoid the trap of applying new tools to every problem indiscriminately. Instead, aim for a rapid yet thoughtful application, learning from each step forward. Lesson 5: Results Matter The balance between seeking results and fostering engagement is delicate. Emphasizing participation without losing sight of outcomes ensures that improvement efforts lead to tangible benefits. Lesson 6: Daily Improvement over Programs Sustaining excellence demands the transition from structured programs to embedding continuous improvement into everyday activities. Programs may kickstart the journey, but lasting success is achieved when improvement becomes an integral part of daily work. Lesson 7: Trust, Verify, and Be Present Empowerment is crucial, but so is leadership presence. Regularly engaging with teams on the ground—the gemba—allows leaders to verify improvements, provide support, and identify new opportunities alongside their teams. Lesson 8: Continuous, Not Controlled Accepting that processes naturally deteriorate over time shifts the focus from trying to control improvements to continuously seeking small enhancements. Recognizing and addressing minor declines prevents major backslides, embodying the spirit of continuous improvement. See our list of upcoming workshops and register now! https://www.gembaacademy.com/solutions/events?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=live+instructor+workshops 🔍 Interested in Virtual Tours? 🔗https://www.gembaacademy.com/gemba-live?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=gemba+live 🔗 Click here to connect with us! 🌳https://linktr.ee/gembaacademy?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=linktr.ee Newsletter + Social + Website + Podcast + Blog Interested in a full subscription to the Gemba Academy Online Training Content? Contact us here: https://www.gembaacademy.com/contact-us/contact-sales?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=subcription Did you know we also offer Lean and Six Sigma Certification? Learn more here: https://www.gembaacademy.com/solutions/certifications?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=certifications </video> <video> GA 559 | Organizational Problem Solving with Matt White Description: (https://traffic.libsyn.com/lssacademy/GA_559_Matt_White_mixdown.mp3) This week’s guest is Matt White. Ron and Matt discussed problem solving, Matt’s backgrounds in both manufacturing and healthcare, the importance of using the “language” of a company, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here (https://traffic.libsyn.com/lssacademy/GA_559_Matt_White_mixdown.mp3) . In this episode you’ll learn:  • The quotes Matt likes (3:22) • His background (4:40) • Why lean works in many different industries (8:41) • Matt’s thoughts on identifying problems in organizations (9:45) • Using PDCA and A3 Reporting (14:06) • How scientific thinking plays a role (15:09) • Using the language of the company (16:43) • Getting the right people involved (20:15) • The leader’s role in problem solving (27:19) • Advice for getting leadership commitment (29:30) Podcast Resources • Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 (https://traffic.libsyn.com/lssacademy/GA_559_Matt_White_mixdown.mp3) • Matt on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-white-mw723/) Get All the Latest News from Gemba Academy Our newsletter is a great way to receive updates on new courses, blog posts, and more. Sign up here (https://www.gembaacademy.com/about/news) . What Do You Think? What’s your approach to problem solving? What tools do you use? </video> <video> GA 562 | Lean in the Prison Industry with Brandon Bunn Description: (https://traffic.libsyn.com/lssacademy/GA_562_Brandon_Bunn_mixdown.mp3) This week’s guest is Brandon Bunn. Ron and Brandon discussed what it looks like to leverage lean and continuous improvement inside prison facilities, some of the obstacles that arise, and how other lean leaders can get involved. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here (https://traffic.libsyn.com/lssacademy/GA_562_Brandon_Bunn_mixdown.mp3) . In this episode you’ll learn:  • The quote that inspires Brandon (3:06) • Brandon’s background (4:06) • Why he got into the prison industry (7:45) • What a “Day in the Life” looks like (9:05) • The improvements that are being done (12:13) • Some of the obstacles (18:28) • The role that motivation plays (26:02) • Brandon’s advice for those in similar situations (28:33) • How lean leaders can get involved (30:45) Podcast Resources • Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 (https://traffic.libsyn.com/lssacademy/GA_562_Brandon_Bunn_mixdown.mp3) • Brandon on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-bunn-5b202526b/) Get All the Latest News from Gemba Academy Our newsletter is a great way to receive updates on new courses, blog posts, and more. Sign up here (https://www.gembaacademy.com/about/news) . What Do You Think? How else can lean be used to change lives in profound ways? </video> <video> Gemba Insights: The Seven (or Eight) Deadly Wastes Description: Welcome to Gemba Insights, your guide to common questions on continuous improvement. Featuring short videos, articles, and resources, Gemba Insights addresses your queries and introduces new concepts, enhancing your learning whether you're a subscriber or exploring Gemba Academy. See the full series here: https://www.gembaacademy.com/resources/gemba-insights?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=gemba+insights In this Gemba Insights episode: “The Seven (or Eight) Deadly Wastes” https://www.gembaacademy.com/resources/gemba-insights/the-seven-or-eight-deadly-wastes?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=gemba+insights The concept of the Seven Deadly Wastes is a cornerstone of lean methodology, aimed at enhancing efficiency and performance within organizations. By categorizing tasks into Value-Added Work, Non Value-Added Work, and Waste (Muda), we can identify and eliminate waste to improve overall performance. The key takeaway is the importance of training and awareness of the deadly wastes. Understanding these wastes is crucial for any individual or organization aiming to streamline processes and enhance efficiency. By identifying and eliminating waste, we can focus on value-added activities that drive performance and improvement. Training and awareness empower teams to recognize inefficiencies and take proactive steps to create a more productive and effective environment. Remember, continuous education and vigilance in waste reduction are foundational to achieving and sustaining excellence. Watch our Seven Deadly Wastes Course👇 https://www.gembaacademy.com/school-of-lean/seven-deadly-wastes/seven-deadly-wastes-2016?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=seven+deadly+wastes Check out our The Seven Wastes course with Jeff Kaas! https://www.gembaacademy.com/school-of-lean/seven-deadly-wastes/the-seven-wastes-with-jeff-kaas?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=seven+deadly+wastes Click here for more insight on the 8th waste! https://www.gembaacademy.com/resources/gemba-insights/what-about-the-8th-waste?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=gemba+insights Listen to our podcast episode on “Breaking Down the Seven Wastes” with Jeff Kaas https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2019/05/23/ga-268-breaking-down-the-seven-wastes-with-jeff-kaas/?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=podcast See our list of upcoming workshops and register now! https://www.gembaacademy.com/solutions/events?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=live+instructor+workshops 🔍 Interested in Virtual Tours? 🔗https://www.gembaacademy.com/gemba-live?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=gemba+live 🔗 Click here to connect with us! 🌳https://linktr.ee/gembaacademy?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=linktr.ee Newsletter + Social + Website + Podcast + Blog Interested in a full subscription to the Gemba Academy Online Training Content? Contact us here: https://www.gembaacademy.com/contact-us/contact-sales?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=subcription Did you know we also offer Lean and Six Sigma Certification? Learn more here: https://www.gembaacademy.com/solutions/certifications?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=certifications </video> <video> Which Lean Six Sigma Certification is Right for You? Description: https://www.gembaacademy.com/solutions/certifications?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=certifications - Elevate your career with Gemba Academy's Lean & Six Sigma Certifications. Our personalized process, featuring one-on-one coaching, ensures success in a flexible, accessible environment. Certification Paths: Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt: Gain competency in continuous improvement foundations to methodically reduce waste and implement enhancements. https://www.gembaacademy.com/solutions/certifications/yellow-belt-certification?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=yellow+belt+cert Cin­turón Amar­il­lo en Lean Seis Sigma https://www.gembaacademy.com/solutions/certifications/yellow-belt-certification-spanish?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=spanish+yellow+belt Lean Six Sigma Green Belt: Lead smaller Lean & Six Sigma projects within departments, ideal for those seeking advanced continuous improvement knowledge. https://www.gembaacademy.com/solutions/certifications/green-belt-certification?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=green+belt Lean Six Sigma Black Belt: Guide Yellow and Green Belts with advanced Lean & Six Sigma expertise, mentoring complex projects across multiple departments. https://www.gembaacademy.com/solutions/certifications/black-belt-certification?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=black+belt Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt: Collaborate with organizational leaders to identify improvement opportunities, mentoring Green and Black Belts throughout the certification process. https://www.gembaacademy.com/solutions/certifications/master-black-belt-certification?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=master+black+belt Lean Practitioner: As a front-line leader or individual contributor, apply Lean tools and principles to solve problems, drive improvements, and develop others' skills. https://www.gembaacademy.com/solutions/certifications/lean-practitioner-certification?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=lean+practioner Whether you're an individual aiming for career growth or a manager focused on team engagement, Gemba Academy's certifications are geared toward delivering results. Enroll Now! https://www.gembaacademy.com/solutions/certifications?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=certifications ∙∙∙∙EXPLORE MORE OPTIONS∙∙∙∙ See our list of upcoming workshops and register now! https://www.gembaacademy.com/solutions/events?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=live+instructor+workshops 🔍 Interested in Virtual Tours? 🔗https://www.gembaacademy.com/gemba-live?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=gemba+live Interested in a full subscription to the Gemba Academy Online Training Content? Contact us here: https://www.gembaacademy.com/contact-us/contact-sales?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=subcription 🔗 Click here to connect with us! 🌳https://linktr.ee/gembaacademy?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=linktr.ee Newsletter + Social + Website + Podcast + Blog </video> <video> Gemba Insights: Making Continuous Improvement Fun Description: https://www.gembaacademy.com/resources/gemba-insights/making-continuous-learning-fun?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=gemba+insights - Practicing continuous improvement is essential for achieving and sustaining excellence. While there are many well-known tools and techniques to improve processes, the challenge for many organizations lies in making the practice truly continuous. One way to address this is by ensuring that continuous improvement is both engaging and enjoyable for everyone involved. Five Ways to Make Continuous Improvement Fun: 1. Introduce Friendly Competition 2. Sponsor Team Improvement Activities 3. Use Games and Simulations 4. Remove What’s Not Fun 5. Ask the Team for Input Making continuous improvement fun is not just about creating a better work environment—it’s about driving long-term engagement and sustaining results. Organizations can keep improvement efforts alive and thriving by addressing both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, removing frustrations, and introducing enjoyable elements. Remember, continuous improvement doesn’t have to feel like work. With the right approach, it can become a rewarding and enjoyable experience for everyone involved. To learn more about making improvement fun, explore our resources and courses designed to help teams sustain excellence through engaging practices. Keep going with your efforts to make improvements fun with these additional resources! Introduction to 5s Numbers Game https://www.gembaacademy.com/school-of-lean/simulations/the-numbers-game/introduction-to-5s-numbers-game?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=gemba+insights Introduction to How to Draw A Pig https://www.gembaacademy.com/school-of-lean/simulations/how-to-draw-a-pig/introduction-to-how-to-draw-a-pig?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=gemba+insights Catchball https://www.gembaacademy.com/school-of-lean/hoshin-planning/hoshin-planning-course/catchball?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=gemba+insights The Morning Meeting — Feud Style https://www.gembaacademy.com/gemba-live/at-the-gemba/in-the-ditch/the-morning-meeting-feud-style?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=gemba+insights Kaizen Wall of Fame https://www.gembaacademy.com/gemba-live/at-the-gemba/nfi-industries/kaizen-wall-of-fame?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=gemba+insights ………. See our list of upcoming workshops and register now! https://www.gembaacademy.com/solutions/events?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=live+instructor+workshops 🔍 Interested in Virtual Tours? 🔗https://www.gembaacademy.com/gemba-live?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=gemba+live 🔗 Click here to connect with us! 🌳https://linktr.ee/gembaacademy?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=linktr.ee Newsletter + Social + Website + Podcast + Blog Interested in a full subscription to the Gemba Academy Online Training Content? Contact us here: https://www.gembaacademy.com/contact-us/contact-sales?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=subcription Did you know we also offer Lean and Six Sigma Certification? Learn more here: https://www.gembaacademy.com/solutions/certifications?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=certifications </video> <video> GA 563 | Habits Over Resolutions with Ron Pereira Description: (https://traffic.libsyn.com/lssacademy/GA_563_Ron_Pereira_mixdown.mp3) This week’s guest is Ron Pereira. In this new years-themed episode, Ron explains why forming new habits is often more effective than keeping new resolutions, how to form those habits, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here (https://traffic.libsyn.com/lssacademy/GA_563_Ron_Pereira_mixdown.mp3) . In this episode you’ll learn:  • Why resolutions fail (3:20) • Outcomes versus the process (4:51) • Ron’s habit of exercising (7:05) • Creating standard work for habits (8:14) • Lean and new habits (11:06) • Define value (11:20) • Start small (12:07) • Measure your progress (14:22) • Eliminate waste (15:15) • Standardizing the approach (16:22) • Sustaining these habits over time (17:50) Podcast Resources • Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 (https://traffic.libsyn.com/lssacademy/GA_563_Ron_Pereira_mixdown.mp3) • GA 261 | Building the Habit of Excellence with James Clear (https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2019/04/04/ga-261-building-the-habit-of-excellence-with-james-clear/) Get All the Latest News from Gemba Academy Our newsletter is a great way to receive updates on new courses, blog posts, and more. Sign up here (https://www.gembaacademy.com/about/news) . What Do You Think? What are some new habits you’d like to form this year? </video> <video> Gemba Insights: How to Promote Continuous Learning Description: https://www.gembaacademy.com/resources/gemba-insights/how-to-promote-continuous-learning?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=gemba+insights - Continuous learning is a cornerstone of personal and professional growth. It enables individuals and organizations to adapt to changing times, embrace new challenges, and thrive in dynamic environments. By fostering a culture of continuous learning, we create opportunities for growth, innovation, and success. 1. Set Clear Learning Goals 2. Offer Diverse Learning Formats 3. Dedicate Time for Learning 4. Provide Feedback and Recognition 5. Lead by Example Continuous learning is not a one-time initiative but an ongoing effort requiring active participation from both learners and leaders. By setting goals, diversifying learning formats, dedicating time, offering feedback, and leading by example, organizations can build a culture that prioritizes growth and adaptability. In today’s ever-changing world, this commitment empowers teams to thrive, innovate, and succeed. Read our blogs “Don’t Let Perfection Get In the Way of Progress” & “Create a Learning Path” https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2016/07/15/dont-let-the-perfect-get-in-the-way-of-the-good/?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=blog https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2016/08/19/create-a-learning-path/?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=blog Curious to learn about the culture of Kazien? Check out this course! https://www.gembaacademy.com/school-of-lean/culture-of-kaizen/culture-of-kaizen-overview?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=Culture+of+Kaizen ………. See our list of upcoming workshops and register now! https://www.gembaacademy.com/solutions/events?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=live+instructor+workshops 🔍 Interested in Virtual Tours? 🔗https://www.gembaacademy.com/gemba-live?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=gemba+live 🔗 Click here to connect with us! 🌳https://linktr.ee/gembaacademy?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=linktr.ee Newsletter + Social + Website + Podcast + Blog Interested in a full subscription to the Gemba Academy Online Training Content? Contact us here: https://www.gembaacademy.com/contact-us/contact-sales?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=YouTube&utm_content=subcription Did you know we also offer Lean and Six Sigma Certification? 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