This week, we’re sharing a special Christmas episode featuring insights from the Gemba Academy team. Each individual answered the question: What does continuous improvement mean to you in your own life? An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

• The format of this episode (0:45)
• A few words from Greg (1:32)
• A few words from Tomii (4:53)
• A few words from Alen (6:36)
• A few words from Jennifer (8:05)
• A few words from Ricky (9:09)
• A few words from Brita (11:47)
• A few words from Michael (13:28)
• A few final words from Ron (14:42)

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What does continuous improvement mean to you in your own life?

This week’s guest is Alexandra Suchman. Ron and Alexandra discussed the concept of relational waste, playing games in continuous improvement, the role of personality differences, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

• Alexandra’s favorite quote (2:33)
• Her background (3:21)
• Her thoughts on playing games in continuous improvement (5:39)
• All about relational waste (8:02)
• How personality differences factor in (10:56)
• A time when a game didn’t work out (17:10)
• Alexandra’s go-to games for those just getting started (18:51)
• Her advice for incorporating games (20:46)

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• Alexandra on LinkedIn
• Barometer XP

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Have you ever played games in a continuous improvement setting? What kinds of games?

This week’s guests are Heather Underwood and Adam Marsland. Ron, Heather, and Adam discussed how lean is being applied in legal settings, the status quo when it comes to AI, what the future might look like, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

• The quotes that inspire Heather and Adam (3:44)
• Their backgrounds (5:37)
• The role of lean (7:36)
• Examples of using lean in a legal setting (10:20)
• What they’re learning (13:01)
• The future of AI and its effect on humanity (17:38)
• Challenges as it relates to lean and AI (19:14)
• What things will look like in five years (24:52)
• The adoption of lean in the legal industry (27:01)
• Moving from control to curiosity (29:10)
• Their final words of wisdom (33:33)

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• Adam on LinkedIn
• Heather on LinkedIn
• GA 326 | Lean and Law in the UK with Adam Marsland
• GA 422 | Getting Lean Buy-In with Adam Marsland

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Are you concerned for the future in regards to AI? Why or why not?

This week’s guest is Caleb Wilczynski. Ron and Caleb discussed Caleb’s experience getting his Master Black Belt with Gemba Academy, the challenges his organization has faced, design engineering, leveraging OEE, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

• The quote Caleb likes (3:57)
• His background (5:07)
• What he’s up to in continuous improvement (8:42)
• About Caleb’s design engineering role (12:06)
• Their change management journey (17:20)
• How else Caleb is using his new skills (21:24)
• How Caleb plans to share his knowledge (25:45)

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• Caleb on LinkedIn

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What are your thoughts on Overall Equipment Effectiveness?

This week’s guest is Gemba Academy Senior Coach and Instructor Ricky Banks. Ron and Ricky discussed what it means to lead without authority, working with incarcerated individuals, the importance of building relationships, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

• Ricky’s background (3:17)
• What “leading without authority” means to him (4:15)
• Whether it’s more or less important today (6:10)
• Building trust and credibility (7:47)
• An example of a spectacular leader (10:49)
• How it feels working with incarcerated individuals (15:02)
• How these skills work in the coaching context (18:24)
• The importance of relationships (22:27)
• The role of likeability (23:32)

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• Ricky on LinkedIn
• Ministry Manna

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What does the phrase “leading without authority” mean to you?