In-house seminar

Gemba Walks & Lean Leadership Seminar

We train managers to go where the work happens, to observe, ask and support their teams in solving problems.

  • 1 day plus optional coaching at the gemba
  • On-site or live online
  • Greece, Cyprus, Europe

What it is

Gemba is the real place where value is created: the production line, the hotel front desk, the warehouse, the office. A Gemba Walk is a structured leadership visit there, to understand rather than to inspect.

The seminar combines Lean Leadership principles with hands-on practice on real Gemba Walks in your organisation, with feedback from the trainer.

Who it is for

  • Senior and middle managers
  • Supervisors and team leaders
  • Continuous improvement leads
  • Managers starting a Lean programme

What your team will learn

  • Go See, Ask Why, Show Respect
  • Preparing a Gemba Walk and its purpose
  • Questioning technique and active listening
  • Observing flow, waste and standard work
  • Leader standard work
  • Follow-up without blaming people

Indicative flow

  1. Lean LeadershipThe leader's role in a Lean system.
  2. PreparationTheme, route, questions.
  3. GembaReal Gemba Walks with coaching.
  4. ReflectionWhat we saw, what we learned, next steps.

Format

Indicative duration1 day plus optional coaching at the gemba
FormatOn-site or live online
LanguageGreek, English, Spanish
CertificateGLSS certificate of attendance

Every seminar is tailored to your industry, your team's level and your real examples. On-site at your premises in Greece and Cyprus, or live online across Europe.

What your organisation gains

  • A Gemba Walk guide for your organisation
  • Leader standard work for managers
  • First real improvement findings
  • More open communication with the front line

Frequently asked questions

How often should Gemba Walks happen?

It depends on the role. Supervisors daily, middle managers weekly and leadership at least monthly.

Is it an inspection?

No. The purpose is understanding and support. We do not blame people, we look at the process.

Want this seminar for your team?

Tell us about your team and goals and we will send a proposal tailored to your needs. Telephone: +30 231 231 5681, email: info@greeceleansixsigma.gr

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