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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
Artificial Intelligence
Coaching
Lean Principles
Change Management
Operational Excellence
Employee Engagement
Productivity
Toyota Kata
Emotional Intelligence
Toyota Production System

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Recent Guests

Jana Werner
Author of The Octopus Organization and executive in residence at Amazon Web Services
Amazon Web Services
Episode: GA 656 | The Octopus Organization with Jana Werner
Adam Lawrence
Kaizen consultant who helps manufacturing leaders solve problems through focused improvement events
Process Improvement Partners
Episode: GA 655 | Behavior Is the Audit with Adam Lawrence
Peggy Sullivan
Speaker, consultant, author and researcher focused on time poverty and workplace capacity
Episode: GA 654 | Escaping Time Poverty with Peggy Sullivan
Christian Wolcott
Continuous improvement consultant and author of LifeStream Mapping
Sumoto Group
Episode: GA 653 | LifeStream Mapping with Christian Wolcott
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

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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 Kingdom2 years 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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Praise for the host's thoughtful questioning and grounding of topics in real-world outcomes.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

GA 656 | The Octopus Organization with Jana Werner
Q: What do you make of the role of artificial intelligence, and what do you think about the future of humanity as it relates to AI?
Werner says AI can generate possibilities and take on operational tasks, but it does not replace human judgment, problem definition, critical questioning or relationships. Parents and workplaces should help people learn to assess AI outputs thoughtfully.
GA 656 | The Octopus Organization with Jana Werner
Q: What problem were you trying to solve when you decided to write a book?
Werner saw organizations repeatedly restricting people's abilities through harmful patterns of leadership and structure. She wanted to offer practical guidance on how to advance organizations, rather than advice that only says what to do.
GA 655 | Behavior Is the Audit with Adam Lawrence
Q: Where do you see the most opportunity for error?
Lawrence says the greatest risk is leadership failing to understand or change its role. Without responsive, engaged leaders supporting the organization, improvements are likely to fail.
GA 655 | Behavior Is the Audit with Adam Lawrence
Q: What's going on with The Wheel of Sustainability?
Lawrence says the framework remains foundational, but he is making sustainability easier to observe, audit, and assess daily by defining five specific behavior patterns.
GA 653 | LifeStream Mapping with Christian Wolcott
Q: What key problem are you trying to solve with this whole idea of LifeStream Mapping?
Wolcott says it is lack of clarity. Mapping life on paper helps people see their current situation, identify what they want to change, and form an action plan.

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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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