In this episode, Michael Bremer and I discover the key differentiators of highly effective organizations, explore the concept of a gemba walk and its importance, and discuss how to keep gemba walks fresh for continuous improvement. What You'll Learn: What is different about organizations that are highly effective at improving and the rest? What is a gemba walk? And why should I do one? What do you mean when you say, "Keep Your Gemba Walks Fresh" About the Guest: Author, semi-retired from business in 2018. A variety of experiences over the years including director productivity and later director of information systems for Beatrice Foods, Chief Financial Officer and Board member for the Association of Manufacturing Excellence (AME) and President the Cumberland Group in Chicago for 28 years (global consulting company). Served as adjunct faculty for the University of Chicago’s Graham School for a 15 year period and also served as a senior mentor at a new business start-up incubator focused on manufacturing (mHub Chicago). Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here for more information on Michael's Book, How To Do A Gemba Walk: Coaching Gemba Walkers --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leansolutions/support