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

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Recent Guests

Kristin Kielich
Director of Operational Excellence Center of Expertise at UC Office of the President
UC Office of the President
Episode: GA 627 | Value Stream Mapping on University Campuses with Kristin Kielich
Randall Dupre
Lean practitioner, author
ForgePoint
Episode: GA 626 | Learning to See Waste with Randall Dupre
Dean Svarc
Author of Trojan Horse, consultant who turns around manufacturing companies
Trojan Horse consultancy / author
Episode: GA 625 | Dealing with Hidden Threats with Dean Svarc
Ashley Herd
Author of The Manager Method, management consultant
Manager Method
Episode: GA 624 | The Pause, Consider, Act Framework with Ashley Herd
Steve Remsen
CI expert with deep background in continuous improvement and former Intel Lean Six Sigma program leader
Intel
Episode: GA 622 | The State of AI with Steven Remsen
Dr. Julia Garcia
Author and neuroscientist focused on hope and resilience
The Five Habits of Hope (Book)
Episode: GA 621 | The Five Habits of Hope with Dr. Julia Garcia
Royden Johnson
A Lean Six Sigma expert with over 20 years of experience.
Goodyear
Episode: GA 620 | Is Your Lean Operating System Talking or Singing? with Royden Johnson
Kathy Miller
An author and expert in manufacturing and organizational culture.
Episode: GA 618 | MORE Is Better with Kathy Miller
Hanna Bauer
Continuous improvement expert, Black Belt in Six Sigma with a focus on human behavior and emotional intelligence
Episode: GA 617 | What Alignment Looks Like with Hanna Bauer

Host

Ron Pereira
Host of the Gemba Academy Podcast with extensive involvement in Lean and continuous improvement.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 389 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 Statesa year 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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Guests bring diverse perspectives across manufacturing, product thinking, and leadership.
Shows consistently deliver practical Lean and CI insights for real-world application.
Host fosters engaging, thoughtful dialogue with clear, actionable takeaways.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

GA 626 | Learning to See Waste with Randall Dupre
Q: What does leadership look like in a successful Lean transformation, and how have you seen it impact outcomes?
He emphasizes hands-on leadership, with leaders actively participating in Kaizen events and shaping the charter and team, which correlates with higher engagement and more complete implementation of improvements.
GA 626 | Learning to See Waste with Randall Dupre
Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you first got involved in continuous improvement.
Randall describes starting in manufacturing right after high school, building a long Lean career across major companies, and ultimately founding ForgePoint to help others transform through Lean while also developing leadership.
GA 624 | The Pause, Consider, Act Framework with Ashley Herd
Q: What is the Pause, Consider, Act framework and what problems does it solve?
Ashley explains that the framework provides three steps—pause, consider, and act—to help managers handle any people-management situation with intention, reduce snap judgments, and create more thoughtful, productive outcomes.
GA 623 | The Power of Entropy with Adam Lawrence
Q: What have you learned from people using the tool?
Users appreciate quick, five‑to‑seven‑minute completion, clear results, and the ability to spark internal discussions and follow‑up actions; some teams even involve COOs after initial exposure, driving broader organizational change.
GA 623 | The Power of Entropy with Adam Lawrence
Q: Why did you create the assessment and how does it work?
The assessment provides a practical, self‑guided way for teams to gauge their current sustainability status across seven categories plus an overall summary, delivering a report and actionable ideas that don't require external help.

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Across recent episodes, the show foregrounds practical improvements in Lean, Six Sigma, leadership, and organizational culture. Conversations often center on implementing continuous improvement in real-world settings, developing Lean leaders, and addressing people dynamics, psychological safety, and burnout. Guests range from practitioners and consultants to authors and experts in product thinking and AI-assisted processes, delivering actionable frameworks, case studies, and tangible takeaways for teams pursuing operational excellence. A standout trait is the blend of hands-on techniques with human-centered leadership, making it valuable for listeners who want repeatable methods and leadership guidance to drive measurable performance gains ... more

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