“gemba walk” (lean thinking term) to go to the actual place where value is added + “walkabout” (Australian aborigine) a short period of wandering bush life engaged as an occasional interruption of regular work
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Back in April of 2010 I left my previous employer to take a “gembawalkabout”. To see what else I could do in the next 10 years or so in order to make a difference. I had the good fortune to reconnect with JT, who introduced me to HZ. I volunteered to pitch in to their effort to help bring “real” lean thinking to healthcare. The past 9 + months have been great. Better than great. The best! I’ve learned a lot (did not always put it down in this journal), and I think I made some difference.
Now it’s official. I’ve officially joined the team. Along with JT and HZ, my colleagues MG, NG, JB, SV, KH, NC, KH, KZ and JS.
I’ll keep updating my tumblr page, so the gembawalkabout continues. The learning never stops.
