Archive for category: Japan

Practicing Souji- Establishing a Daily Cleaning Ritual Inspired by Japanese Schools

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April 17, 2020

Four weeks ago, a few days after we went into COVID-19 "shelter…

Reconfirming the Value of "Go to Gemba" on a Recent Trip to Japan

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March 12, 2020

It's hard to believe that my latest trip back to Japan was already…

Gemba Academy Podcast: The Importance of Hansei and Revitalization

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December 17, 2019

Gemba Academy just published the fourth podcast that I've had…

Fall Down 7 Times, Get Up 8

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October 31, 2019

There is a Japanese proverb: “Fall down seven times, get up…

KBJA Japan Study Trip 2019 Highlights

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June 6, 2019

A vision realized....and continues! Just three weeks ago, I…

"Happiness is our purpose" - Ina Foods & Highlights from Japan

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March 20, 2019

I was happy to be back in Japan last months for 2.5 weeks - my…

Lean Sushi Restaurant in Japan

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December 4, 2018

One might expect that all restaurants in Japan are operated with…

Japan Lean Study Trip - focus on people!

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November 12, 2018

What are you doing six months from today? I'll be kicking…

Toyota Leadership Lessons: Part 11 - "Everything is my learning journey"

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August 7, 2018

Anniversary of a learning partnership This eleventh edition…

Top 10 Experiences from Japan Lean Study Trip - May 2018 - #JapanLeanStudyTrip

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June 26, 2018

A vision realized When I moved to Japan in January 2015…

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Creating a culture of engagement, respect and customer service at a Japanese accounting firm

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May 8, 2018

How does an accounting company inspire an energized culture where…

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Lean Blog Podcast with Mark Graban #302

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March 21, 2018

Podcast #302 – Katie Anderson on Japan: Standard Work, Customers,…

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