Gemba Academy for Financial Services
While not the primary focus, cost savings are undoubtedly one of the potential benefits of a successful Lean and/or Six Sigma implementation. Likewise, there are countless ways in which continuous improvement can apply to financial organizations.

Our personalized process leads to success
Our content can help you streamline administrative processes, foster invaluable leadership skills, reduce unnecessary spending, and much more. From faculty to staff, to the students themselves, our engaging video-based curriculum is designed to inspire all viewers and encourage new ways of thinking.


What Can Lean and Six Sigma Do for You?
GreenSky Credit has used its Gemba Academy subscription to create its very own 3-day Lean Training program. By combining our video content with group activities and lean simulations, team members benefit from a multifaceted training experience that promotes knowledge retention and appeals to all types of learners. Through the use of concepts like the PDCA Cycle, the 5 Whys, and A3 reports, GreenSky has truly taken its continuous improvement efforts to new heights.
Customer Success
Whether you’re a small credit union or an international finance conglomerate, we will work with you to find a subscription package that best meets your needs. Some of our customers have included:
Sample Resources
Review just some of our training material relevant to financial services.
Courses
- Lean Accounting and Finance Hoshin Planning A3 Thinking 5S Workplace Productivity Value Stream Mapping Seven Deadly Wastes Standard Work Project Selection Descriptive Statistics Regression Toyota Kata Daily Accountability Process Visual Management Virtual Management Systems How to Do Brainstorming How to Use the X-Matrix Agile TWI - Training Within Industry Lean Culture Case Study: Menlo Innovations Lean Showcase: State of Connecticut Lean Journey Interviews: Daman Products Lean Leadership Week 2015 Jeff Miller of Toyota Financial Services Jerry Solomon on Lean Accounting Lean Kanban NA - Beyond Budgeting
Podcasts
- GA 589 | Implementing Lean at Small to Mid-Sized Manufacturers with Justin Goethe GA 476 | Why Lean Accounting Matters with Nick Katko GA 134 | How to Apply Lean to Finance with Tiago Salgado GA 019 | Leveraging Lean as a Business Strategy with Jean Cunningham GA 081 | Wiremold’s Lean Journey with Orry Fiume GA 399 | Practicing Lean Accounting with Mike De Luca and Nick Katko
