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Ron Pereira: Lean Thinker & Co-Founder of Gemba Academy
Continuous Improvement
Leadership
Lean
Lean Six Sigma
Lean Manufacturing
Kaizen
Six Sigma
Burnout
Gemba Academy
Lean Management
Coaching
Artificial Intelligence
Lean Principles
Change Management
Operational Excellence
Employee Engagement
Productivity
Toyota Kata
Emotional Intelligence
Toyota Production System

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Most people who feel overwhelmed blame their schedule. Peggy Sullivan argues the diagnosis itself is wrong. Time poverty has nothing to do with time management and everything to do with capacity, and until you start subtracting, no amount of better p... more

Value stream mapping is one of the most familiar tools in lean practice. Christian Wolcott has spent 25 years using it with clients from Toyota suppliers to NASA, and he arrived at a question that most practitioners never think to ask: what if you ma... more

Most lean practitioners know the theory of constraints. Fewer apply it before they start fixing things. Hessam Vali, a manufacturing consultant and MES software founder based in Wichita, argues that most improvement efforts fail because they target t... more

Most resistance to lean is blamed on the wrong thing. Ben Morley, an Air Force pilot turned Lean Six Sigma consultant, argues the tools are never really the problem. The breakdown almost always lives somewhere between leadership buy-in and an assumpt... more

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Hessam Vali
Guest with a background in industrial engineering and lean transformations
Tercom (consulting); Optegrity (technology solution)
Episode: GA 652 | Culture Before Technology with Hessam Vali
Ben Morley
Lean Six Sigma consultant and former Air Force pilot
Independent consultant
Episode: GA 651 | The Soup Stage of Transformation with Ben Morley
David Osagie-Igiehon
Lead LPS consultant at S&C Electric Canada; Lean expert and AI enthusiast
S&C Electric Canada
Episode: GA 650 | Train It Before You Trust It with David Osagie-Igiehon
Michael Caito
Guest with experience in strategy execution and operational discipline
MAP/Map Management Systems
Episode: GA 649 | Accountability Starts in the Mirror with Michael Caito
Ted Pendergrass
Retired high school teacher who led Lean initiatives and Lean certification programs for Oil Tech students
Taft Union High School / Oil Tech Academy (California)
Episode: GA 648 | Discovering Lean in High School with Ted Pendergrass
Tim Thomas
Sleep expert and former Special Forces member from Australia
Breathwork in Bed
Episode: GA 647 | Making Sleep a Priority with Tim Thomas
Royden Johnson
Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement professional with Goodyear and Africa-focused experience
Episode: GA 646 | Connect Before You Correct with Royden Johnson and Luc van Merrienboer
Luc van Merrienboer
Specialist in digital transformation in manufacturing, focusing on foundations, systems, and AI integration
Episode: GA 646 | Connect Before You Correct with Royden Johnson and Luc van Merrienboer
Keith Wyche
Leadership veteran and author
Former CEO/Executive at multiple firms; author
Episode: GA 645 | Why Leadership Is Failing with Keith Wyche

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Ron
Host of the Gemba Academy Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 391 ratings
  • GA 577 was so moving

    Thanks both. Ron you and Patrick were sharing at a level that went beyond impactful. Great episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Neil@VT
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • A must listen for anyone in the industry

    If you don’t listen to Gemba Academy’s Podcast, you are missing out on knowledge that will help you take your organization to the next level and beyond. Ron’s ability to find and explore incredible perspectives with the guests he invites on will transform you for the better.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cjc91793
    United States2 years ago
  • Lots of value

    If you’re in lean or continuous improvement this is for you. If you’re in a leadership position, this is for you. If you’re looking to improve your learning, this is for you….

    Ron’s has a calming and obviously experienced approach to his standardized, compelling, and passionate questioning with his guests that encourages clear and experienced conversations with very valid practical advice.

    Outstanding “go to” podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EXLimey
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent Content/Guests From Diverse Area

    Information shared is usually practical and easy applied. Broad perspectives shared with exposure to a multitude of areas for Continuous Improvement and learning.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    acbreitt
    United States2 years ago
  • Great content great guests

    I have worked in the continuous improvement space for 15 years. There are many flavors of CI and how to use it it. The content on Gemba Academy and the content on the podcast hit the mark on what I believe is the best approach. The focus on people and maximizing human potential is refreshing in the AI and digital frenzy we are surrounded by daily. I believe in the scientific method and in human excellence and these guys consistently hit the mark in these areas.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RedunkulousD
    United States2 years ago

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GA 652 | Culture Before Technology with Hessam Vali
Q: What do you mean by fix the flow, and why is that so difficult?
Fixing the flow means identifying the deepest bottlenecks (the vital few kinks) that limit overall throughput and systematically eliminating them through a combination of rapid assessment, value stream mapping, and disciplined execution. It's difficult because organizations often jump to solving visible problems without addressing the underlying constraints, and because sustaining flow requires cultural change, ongoing measurement, and disciplined daily work.
GA 650 | Train It Before You Trust It with David Osagie-Igiehon
Q: Could you share a concrete example of what AI-enabled changes you've achieved, and what prompts or agents enabled it?
He explains building Dominique, an AI agent trained with knowledge from lean, strategy, and quality, capable of drafting governance documents and supporting decision making; he also details the creation of mega prompts and using tools like Claude, Copilot, and others to generate detailed outputs.
GA 650 | Train It Before You Trust It with David Osagie-Igiehon
Q: How are you using artificial intelligence to supercharge and power your lean efforts?
David describes infusing AI into the CI framework as a collaborative tool that accelerates documentation, research, and problem solving, while maintaining critical human review to ensure alignment with real objectives.
GA 651 | The Soup Stage of Transformation with Ben Morley
Q: How do you handle resistance or skepticism from teams during implementation?
Address it head-on, connect the work to real outcomes, involve the team in problem definition, and use approachable visuals like value-stream maps to build a common language and shared ownership.
GA 651 | The Soup Stage of Transformation with Ben Morley
Q: What is the core message behind your transformation philosophy?
Transformation works when leadership buys in, we acknowledge the human and cultural side, and we implement with disciplined, repeatable processes rather than treating tools as a cure-all.

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The show centers on practical improvement, leadership, and organizational performance through lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and modern change management. Episodes frequently feature leaders and practitioners sharing real-world lessons on building trust, sustaining culture, and driving continuous improvement—from shop floor transformations to strategic leadership and workforce development. Listeners are likely operating in manufacturing, operations, or corporate CI, seeking actionable frameworks and proven approaches to optimize processes, empower teams, and navigate disruption. A notable strength is the breadth of guests—from frontline operators to C-suite strategists—paired with a host who asks hands-on questions that translate theory int... more

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