Events
In-person and virtual training events
Amplify your improvement success with training events, hosted by the expert Gemba Academy coaches.
Upcoming Events
Browse Gemba Academy’s upcoming in-person training events. Each event is carefully developed to maximize learning and to equip the attendees with the tools and knowledge needed to boost their organization’s continuous improvement efforts.
- June 24 — 28, 2024
- Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
5 Day TWI Workshop
TWI stands for Training Within Industry, which is a training and development program that was developed in the United States during World War II to address the shortage of skilled workers in the manufacturing industry. The TWI program included a range of training modules focused on improving workforce skills and productivity, including TWI Job Instruction, TWI Job Methods, TWI Job Relations.
- August 13 ‑14, 2024
- Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
2‑Day Lean Simulation Bootcamp
$1,650 per attendee
Solve pressing business challenges with our Lean Simulation Bootcamp — a pathway to improving your organization’s performance. Over two days, this interactive workshop uses a production simulation to impart essential Lean practices, showing you how to link them directly to your company’s goals and financial outcomes. You’ll gain practical insights into the effectiveness of 5S, waste reduction, kanban, process flow, data analysis, value stream mapping, and Toyota Kata. Through multiple simulation rounds, your performance will visibly improve as you integrate these practices. Examining the profit and loss statement after each round will offer valuable insights into boosting profitability. The bootcamp concludes with participants crafting personalized plans to implement these strategies in their own work settings.
Join us to unlock Lean fundamentals, bridge theory with practical application, and celebrate tangible progress — transform your organization’s efficiency and profitability with our Lean Simulation Bootcamp.
- September 17 – 18, 2024
- Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
2‑Day Toyota Kata Experiential Workshop
$1850 per attendee
Join us for a 2‑Day in-person workshop located at the Gemba Academy training facility centrally located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in Keller, TX.
Build your Kata coaching skills under the guidance of one of our experienced Kata practitioners. Learn about the Toyota Kata Method and immerse yourself in the Kata Dojo experience.
- October 7 – 11, 2024
- Virtual + In-Person
Fast Track Green Belt
$3,495 per person
Gemba Academy’s Green Belt Certification was created to help Lean and Six Sigma practitioners take their knowledge to the next level. It represents the first step toward becoming a Lean Leader, allowing learners to become process improvement specialists armed with the right tools and tactics for driving measurable improvements within an organization.
- November 6, 2024
- Online
Virtual Kata in the Classroom
$50
In this engaging virtual Kata in the Classroom (KiC) workshop, you’ll dive into the practice of the Improvement and Coaching Kata from the comfort of your own office. This dynamic virtual workshop, facilitated by Gemba Academy’s Managing Director, Ron Pereira, promises to be a fun, fast-paced, experience.
Rooted in the principles formulated by Lean Pioneer Mike Rother, Kata in the Classroom (KiC) is a simple, effective approach for introducing the concept of scientific thinking. These “routines” empower organizations to solve problems with more speed and effectiveness than traditional continuous improvement methods.