
Gemba Academy Podcast: The Importance of Hansei and Revitalization
Gemba Academy just published the fourth podcast that I’ve had the pleasure of recording with Ron Pereira! GA Podcast #297: The Importance of Hansei and Revitalization Ron and I had
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Gemba Academy just published the fourth podcast that I’ve had the pleasure of recording with Ron Pereira! GA Podcast #297: The Importance of Hansei and Revitalization Ron and I had

There is a Japanese proverb: “Fall down 7 times, get up 8” (Nana korobi ya oki). While we are sure to face failure along the way to our goal, we

A vision realized….and continues! Just three weeks ago, I was in the midst of leading a week of learning, culture, and fun with a fabulous group of 17 lean practitioners

Goal complete: developing people and an incredible immersive leadership and cultural learning tour for my Chain of Learning! I was happy to be back in Japan in early 2019 for

Gemba Academy just published a podcast that I recorded with Ron Pereira at the AME Conference in San Diego a month ago. Ron and I recorded our first podcast together in July

What are you doing six months from today? I’ll be kicking off the next installment of the KBJ Anderson Japan Lean Study Trip! Come join me and other passionate lean

Highlights from the Netherlands with Isao Yoshino In 2018, I had fabulous opportunity to visit Netherlands for two different events, along Isao Yoshino – my friend, mentor, and partner in

Anniversary of a learning partnership This eleventh edition of the “Toyota Leadership Lessons” series about what I have learned through conversations with Isao Yoshino, marks the 4-year anniversary of when

A vision realized When I moved to Japan in January 2015 I knew that I wanted to learn as much as possible about Japanese culture and Lean thinking and practice

I’m excited to announce that the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) San Francisco Bay Area Consortium officially launched on April 20, 2018! AME SFBA Consortium Partnership I began my partnership

I just got back from a week and a half trip to Japan to prepare for an upcoming Japan lean study trip I’m leading on behalf of the Ohio State

What is the best way to learn a process? Practice on yourself! After three years of conversations and visits with each other in Japan, the U.S. and Europe, Mr. Isao
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