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In-person and virtual training events

Ampli­fy your improve­ment suc­cess with train­ing events, host­ed by the expert Gem­ba Acad­e­my coaches. 

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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.

Virtual kic dec 7 2023
  • Decem­ber 07, 2023
  • Online Webi­nar

Vir­tu­al Kata in the Classroom

$50 Per Ticket

Upgrade your skills with Gem­ba Acad­e­my’s engag­ing online Kata in the Class­room (KiC) work­shop. This 2.5‑hour vir­tu­al ses­sion, led by our Man­ag­ing Direc­tor, Ron Pereira, offers you an in-depth under­stand­ing of the Improve­ment and Coach­ing Kata. The work­shop promis­es to be an inter­ac­tive expe­ri­ence, com­plete with hands-on exer­cis­es and a Q&A ses­sion with Ron. By attend­ing, you’ll learn to cul­ti­vate sci­en­tif­ic think­ing, expand effec­tive coach­ing across your orga­ni­za­tion, and approach con­tin­u­ous improve­ment with new­found con­fi­dence. Join us for this trans­for­ma­tive online work­shop and pre­pare to ele­vate your prob­lem-solv­ing abilities.

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2 day kata coaching skills jan 23 24
  • Jan­u­ary 23 – 24, 2024
  • Keller, TX

2‑Day Toy­ota Kata Expe­ri­en­tial Workshop

$1,850 Per Person

Enhance your Kata coach­ing skills. Immerse your­self in a fun, inter­ac­tive 2‑day work­shop and learn the Toy­ota Kata method

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Virtual kata in the classroom feb 7
  • Feb­ru­ary 7, 2024
  • Online Webi­nar

Vir­tu­al Kata In the Classroom

$50 Per Ticket

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.

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Simulation bootcamp february 2024
  • Feb­ru­ary 20 — 21, 2024
  • Dal­las-Fort Worth, Tx

2‑Day Lean Sim­u­la­tion Bootcamp

$1,850 Per Ticket

Expe­ri­ence the pow­er of Lean method­olo­gies first­hand at our ​“2‑Day Lean Sim­u­la­tion Boot­camp.” Designed for front­line, con­tin­u­ous improve­ment, and oper­a­tions pro­fes­sion­als of all lev­els, this immer­sive work­shop places you in a team-based pro­duc­tion sim­u­la­tion. Through hands-on engage­ment, you’ll learn and apply fun­da­men­tal Lean prac­tices, includ­ing Toy­ota Kata, 5S, 7 Wastes, Flow, and Pull. Track your progress using process met­rics and P&L state­ments as you work to elim­i­nate inef­fi­cien­cies, increase veloc­i­ty, and boost prof­itabil­i­ty. By the end of the boot­camp, you’ll have a con­crete plan to apply these Lean prin­ci­ples in your own work envi­ron­ment, mak­ing a tan­gi­ble impact on your orga­ni­za­tion’s oper­a­tions and bot­tom line. Don’t miss this oppor­tu­ni­ty to trans­form your Lean exper­tise and dri­ve mean­ing­ful change.

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Twi workshop mar 4 8 24
  • March 4 — 8, 2024
  • Dal­las-Fort Worth, Tx

5‑Day TWI Train­ing with­in Indus­try Workshop

$2,995 Per Tick­et (Group Dis­counts Available)

Dis­cov­er the trans­for­ma­tive pow­er of TWI (Train­ing With­in Indus­try) in a 5‑day, hands-on train­ing event. This com­pre­hen­sive train­ing and devel­op­ment pro­gram is designed to unlock a range of ben­e­fits for learn­ers and orga­ni­za­tions alike. By attend­ing this work­shop, you’ll gain prac­ti­cal insights and skills to enhance pro­duc­tiv­i­ty, reduce waste, and build strong rela­tion­ships between man­agers and employ­ees. With a struc­tured approach to train­ing, process improve­ment, and work­place rela­tions, TWI empow­ers par­tic­i­pants to dri­ve mean­ing­ful change with­in their orga­ni­za­tions. Whether you’re a con­tin­u­ous improve­ment spe­cial­ist, train­er, engi­neer, super­vi­sor, man­ag­er, or HR pro­fes­sion­al, this event is tai­lored to pro­vide you with the tools and knowl­edge to imple­ment TWI method­olo­gies suc­cess­ful­ly. You’ll learn how to effec­tive­ly uti­lize TWI Job Instruc­tion, TWI Job Meth­ods, and TWI Job Rela­tions, equip­ping you to make a pos­i­tive impact in your work­place. Join us for this immer­sive work­shop and unlock the trans­for­ma­tive ben­e­fits of TWI.

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Green belt fasttrack april 8 12
  • April 8 — 12, 2024
  • Dal­las-Fort Worth, Tx

Fast Track to Lean Six Sig­ma Green Belt Certification

$3,495 Per Ticket

Accel­er­ate your Lean Six Sig­ma cer­ti­fi­ca­tion jour­ney at this dynam­ic train­ing event. Designed to fast-track your path to cer­ti­fi­ca­tion, this 5‑day pro­gram equips you with the essen­tial knowl­edge and skills need­ed to become a cer­ti­fied Lean Six Sig­ma Green Belt. Through a dynam­ic com­bi­na­tion of inter­ac­tive learn­ing mod­ules, prac­ti­cal exer­cis­es, and real-world case stud­ies, you’ll gain a deep under­stand­ing of Lean Six Sig­ma prin­ci­ples and method­olo­gies. Led by Mas­ter Black Belt John Knotts, this event pro­vides a focused and effi­cient learn­ing expe­ri­ence, ensur­ing you’re well-pre­pared to pass your cer­ti­fi­ca­tion exams and make a sig­nif­i­cant impact in your orga­ni­za­tion. Don’t miss this oppor­tu­ni­ty to expe­dite your Lean Six Sig­ma cer­ti­fi­ca­tion. Secure your spot today and take the next leap in your pro­fes­sion­al journey.

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