Live Instructor Events
In-person and virtual training events
Amplify your improvement success with a live instructor training event, 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.
- September 26, 2024
- Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
Executing a Successful Kaizen Event
$995 per attendee
Join us on September 26 for a live instructor training event designed to help leaders at all levels integrate Kaizen principles into their operational processes to boost performance and innovation. This hands-on workshop will teach you how to facilitate a Kaizen event at your own facility through practical simulations and observations. Enhance your learning experience with an optional add-on for additional coaching, which includes access to Gemba Academy’s content and personalized 1‑on‑1 sessions with a Gemba Academy coach. Learn how to drive rapid, sustainable improvements within your organization by identifying inefficiencies, brainstorming solutions, and implementing effective changes quickly. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your approach to continuous improvement!
- 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.
- October 22, 2024
- Online
A3 Problem Solving: Craft Clear Solutions with Precision
$99 per attendee
Join us on October 22 for a virtual event on A3 problem solving, a structured approach to identifying, analyzing, and resolving organizational challenges. Originating from Toyota’s Lean management practices, the A3 method promotes clear, concise, and effective problem-solving using a simple, structured format. This workshop is ideal for organizations struggling with large-scale problems and seeking a systematic approach to overcoming obstacles. Participants will learn to identify true root causes and implement sustainable countermeasures, ensuring that solutions lead to lasting improvements and enhanced overall performance. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your problem-solving skills and drive meaningful change in your organization!
- October 29, 2024
- Online
Leading with Lean Interactive Webinar
$99 per attendee
Join us on October 29 for the “Leading with Lean” Interactive Webinar, designed to help organizations transition from traditional management methods to Lean Continuous Improvement practices. This webinar provides a fresh perspective, fostering a culture of continuous improvement where every team member is involved in daily enhancements. It is tailored for executives, managers, supervisors, and continuous improvement teams to learn how to apply Lean principles effectively, resulting in empowered teams, sustainable success, enhanced collaboration, a customer-centric approach, and greater adaptability. Don’t miss this opportunity to build a Lean culture that boosts efficiency and effectiveness across your 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.
- November 14, 2024
- Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
Executing a Successful Kaizen Event
$945 – $995
Strategies for Effective Continuous Improvement. Full day event followed by a tour the following day!
The session is tailored to help leaders at all levels integrate Kaizen principles into their operational processes for enhanced performance and innovation. During the workshop, you will learn how to facilitate a Kaizen at your own facility, through hands on simulation & observation. Additional coaching is also offered as an add-on, giving attendees access to Gemba Academy’s content and meeting with a Gemba Academy coach 1‑on‑1.
A Kaizen Event is a focused, short-term project aimed at improving a specific process or area within an organization. The term “Kaizen” comes from Japanese, meaning “continuous improvement.” During a Kaizen event, a cross-functional team comes together to identify inefficiencies, brainstorm solutions, and implement changes, all within a few days to a week.
Kaizen events are a powerful tool for driving rapid, sustainable improvements within a business, with long-term benefits that extend beyond the immediate changes implemented.
- December 9 – 13, 2024
- Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
Fast Track Green Belt
From $3,495
Accelerate Your Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Journey
Fast-track your Lean Six Sigma certification this October! Strengthen your career opportunities, build your expertise in process improvement, and contribute to cost-saving initiatives. Enroll now to begin the prerequisite Yellow Belt portion of the program, before the Green Belt class begins. Limited spots available — register today!
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.
- February 11 – 12, 2025
- Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
2‑Day Toyota Kata Experiential Workshop
$1850
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 coaching experience
- April 15 – 16, 2025
- Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
2‑Day Lean Simulation Bootcamp
$1850
Seats are limited! Bring your team and delve into the key methods of lean.
Participants work as a team in a production simulation to understand the impact of process improvements by applying fundamental lean methods such as Toyota Kata, 5S, 7 Wastes, Flow, and Pull.
Participants reflect on gains by tracking their improvements through process metrics and P&L statements.
This is a 2‑Day, in-person workshop located at the Gemba Academy training facility centrally located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in Keller, TX.