
Gemba Academy Podcast: Lean Six Sigma | Toyota Kata | Productivity | Leadership GA 537 | Standing Up a Lean and Six Sigma Program with Gary Cihak
Jul 18, 2024
21:12
This week’s guest is Gary Cihak. Ron and Gary discussed what it takes to build a Lean and Six Sigma program, the Job Instruction component of TWI, why 5S isn’t just a series of chores, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- The quote Gary likes (2:20)
- His background and what he’s up to these days (3:04)
- The early phases and building blocks (5:27)
- His experience with the Job Instruction component of TWI (6:06)
- Viewing 5S as more than just a chore (8:18)
- What Gary is most proud of (13:16)
- Practical tips for someone new to continuous improvement (15:29)
- When Gary first “saw the light” (17:11)
- Advice for when continuous improvement feels like a grind (18:16)
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