The GEMBA Gazette.
Lean thinking from the floor, not the boardroom. Written by Peter Papantonis — thirty years of process improvement translated into practical reading for leaders, managers, and practitioners.
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Culture & Mindset · Aug 2025
Three '90s Movies That Changed My Life… and Turned Me Lean
How three films shaped Peter's thinking about process, waste, and improvement in ways that still resonate decades later.
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Healthcare · Jul 2025
Transforming Healthcare from the Inside Out: The Power of Gemba Walks
Why the most powerful diagnostic tool in healthcare isn't software — it's walking the floor with fresh eyes and asking the right questions.
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Culture & Mindset · May 2025
Why Lean Faces Resistance — and How to Change the Narrative
Resistance to improvement is predictable. Here's why it happens and the practical approach that actually shifts the conversation.
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