travel Archives - Katie Anderson

What’s been keeping me busy this month? Planning learning experiences for you!

What have you been learning or working on this month? I am in the midst of a four week period with no work travel, which

March 13, 2018 No Comments

Reflections on reflection….and what I’ve been learning this month

I’ve been traveling a lot the past few weeks for work-related events and client support, which has been great for my business and personal practice

October 16, 2017 5 Comments

Highlights from Japan: conversations with Lean leaders, gemba visits, a daruma pilgrimage, and more

I just got back from a 9-day trip to Japan and it was everything I hoped it would be from both a personal and professional perspective.

June 1, 2017 9 Comments

Life in Japan: Traveling faster than a speeding bullet (train, that is)

I am writing this blog post while I’m on what will be my last Shinkansen (bullet train) journey for awhile. In less than three weeks,

May 25, 2016 5 Comments

Waxing philosophical about coaching and leadership on the Philosopher’s Path in Kyoto

I’m finally back in Tokyo after a week of travel and site visits, followed by nearly two weeks in the United States and then a

April 13, 2016 4 Comments

Japan Gemba visits: Lean in hospitals and manufacturing – a preview of recent site visits

It’s been a busy few weeks for me filled with great learning and travel! But all of this “doing” also means that I haven’t been

March 18, 2016 2 Comments

Upcoming Japan Lean 5S Study Trip: “Best of Ashikaga – Lean Management, Rural Winery, Japan’s First School and More!

Last year I learned of a town in rural Japan that considers itself the “5S Mecca” of the world because of the entire town’s adoption of Japanese

March 15, 2016 16 Comments

Life in Japan: Just ship it! Efficiency in logistics and travel

One of the delights about living in Japan is the level of efficiency and punctuality of their transportation services. This extends beyond just people transportation

February 17, 2016 No Comments

Life in Japan: Where cash is king (or rather the shogun)

Here is another installment in my series of posts about “Life in Japan”. Paper and coins rule in Japan One of the surprising things about moving

January 12, 2016 12 Comments

Toyota Leadership Lessons: Part 6 – Coach like you are making sushi

Earlier this week I went to Nagoya for a day trip to visit with my friend and Toyota mentor, Mr. Isao Yoshino, where we got

December 15, 2015 12 Comments

Top reflections from recent Japanese business travel and conferences

The past two weeks were full of many learning and connecting opportunities. I’ve had several meetings with interesting Japanese business people and thought leaders to discuss innovation,

November 10, 2015 9 Comments

Japan travel – Efficiencies inside and outside the train station

I’ve been spending a lot of time traveling on the Shinkansen and other trains for gemba visits to Japanese organizations and with my family on

July 7, 2015 8 Comments

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