Here's a musical holiday treat for my regular <a href='http://leanblog.org/'>Lean Blog</a> readers and <a href='http://www.leanpodcast.org/'>podcast</a> listeners, a song parody, originally released in 2009... remastered a bit in 2022.
<a href='https://www.leanblog.org/2022/12/gemba-claus-comin-town-song/'>https://www.leanblog.org/2022/12/gemba-claus-comin-town-song/</a> 
Gemba Claus is Comin' to Town
Lyrics by <a href='http://markgraban.com/'>Mark Graban</a> 
Performance by <a href='http://www.stevesholtes.com/'>Steve Sholtes</a>
Oh, you'd better watch out 
You'd better <a href='http://hckaizen.com/'>kaizen</a> 
You'd better not pout, I'm tellin' ya then 
<a href='http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemba'>Gemba</a> Claus is comin' to town
He's making a list 
Just checking it once 
Doin' it twice would <a href='http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muda_%28Japanese_term%29'>waste</a> a whole bunch 
Gemba Clause is comin' to town
He sees you when you're waitin' 
He knows when your work flows 
He knows if changeovers are too long 
So do <a href='http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_Minute_Exchange_of_Die'>SMED</a>  for goodness sake
Oh, you'd watch out 
You'd better not pause 
You'd better not pout 
Find the real <a href='http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Root_cause_analysis'>root cause</a> 
Gemba Claus is comin' to Town!
For voiceover work, music, or more, you can contact Steve via his website, <a href='http://www.stevesholtes.com/'>www.stevesholtes.com.</a>
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Here's a musical holiday treat for my regular Lean Blog readers and podcast listeners, a song parody, originally released in 2009... remastered a bit in 2022. https://www.leanblog.org/2022/12/gemba-claus-comin-town-song/ Gemba Claus is Comin' to Town Lyrics by Mark Graban Performance by Steve Sholtes Oh, you'd better watch out You'd better kaizen You'd better not pout, I'm tellin' ya then Gemba Claus is comin' to town He's making a list Just checking it once Doin' it twice would waste a whole bunch Gemba Clause is comin' to town He sees you when you're waitin' He knows when your work flows He knows if changeovers are too long So do SMED for goodness sake Oh, you'd watch out You'd better not pause You'd better not pout Find the real root cause Gemba Claus is comin' to Town! For voiceover work, music, or more, you can contact Steve via his website, www.stevesholtes.com. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Here's a musical holiday treat for my regular <a href="http://leanblog.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lean Blog</a> readers and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.leanpodcast.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcast</a> listeners, a song parody, originally released in 2009... remastered a bit in 2022.
<a href="https://www.leanblog.org/2022/12/gemba-claus-comin-town-song/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.leanblog.org/2022/12/gemba-claus-comin-town-song/</a>&nbsp;
Gemba Claus is Comin' to Town
Lyrics by&nbsp;<a href="http://markgraban.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mark Graban</a> 
Performance by&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stevesholtes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Steve Sholtes</a>
Oh, you'd better watch out 
You'd better&nbsp;<a href="http://hckaizen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">kaizen</a> 
You'd better not pout, I'm tellin' ya then 
<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemba" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gemba</a>&nbsp;Claus is comin' to town
He's making a list 
Just checking it once 
Doin' it twice would&nbsp;<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muda_%28Japanese_term%29" rel="noopener noreferrer">waste</a>&nbsp;a whole bunch 
Gemba Clause is comin' to town
He sees you when you're waitin' 
He knows when your work flows 
He knows if changeovers are too long 
So do&nbsp;<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_Minute_Exchange_of_Die" rel="noopener noreferrer">SMED</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;for goodness sake
Oh, you'd watch out 
You'd better not pause 
You'd better not pout 
Find the real&nbsp;<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Root_cause_analysis" rel="noopener noreferrer">root cause</a> 
Gemba Claus is comin' to Town!
For voiceover work, music, or more, you can contact Steve via his website,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stevesholtes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.stevesholtes.com.</a>
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Gemba Claus is Comin’ to Town! [Song]

Since 2006, the Lean Blog Interviews podcast has featured in-depth, candid conversations with leaders, thinkers, and doers in the world of Lean and continuous improvement. Hosted by Mark Graban—author, consultant, and longtime Lean practitioner—the show explores how Lean principles are being applied across industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, startups, and more.
What sets this podcast apart? We go beyond tools and buzzwords. Our guests share real-world stories of success, struggle, learning, and leadership. Whether you’re a seasoned Lean veteran or just getting started, you’ll gain practical insights and fresh perspectives that you can take back to your own organization.
Topics include:
<ul>
<li>
Lean as a management system and cultural transformation—not just a toolbox
</li>
<li>
Continuous improvement and problem-solving, at every level
</li>
<li>
Leadership behaviors that support real change
</li>
<li>
Psychological safety as a foundation for improvement
</li>
<li>
Lessons from the Toyota Production System, Lean Startup, and beyond
</li>
<li>
Candid stories about mistakes—and what we learn from them
</li>
</ul>
We don’t talk much about “Lean Six Sigma” here. But if you believe improvement is about people first—this podcast is for you.
Many episodes feature a special focus on Lean in healthcare, reflecting Mark’s deep work in that field. Hear from leaders working to improve patient safety, reduce waste, and build cultures of respect and learning.
Find all episodes and show notes at <a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.leancast.org">www.LeanCast.org</a>. Learn more about Mark and his work at <a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.leanblog.org">www.LeanBlog.org</a>. Questions or feedback? Email <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer">mark@leanblog.org </a>

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Since 2006, the Lean Blog Interviews podcast has featured in-depth, candid conversations with leaders, thinkers, and doers in the world of Lean and continuous improvement. Hosted by Mark Graban—author, consultant, and longtime Lean practitioner—the show explores how Lean principles are being applied across industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, startups, and more. What sets this podcast apart? We go beyond tools and buzzwords. Our guests share real-world stories of success, struggle, learning, and leadership. Whether you’re a seasoned Lean veteran or just getting started, you’ll gain practical insights and fresh perspectives that you can take back to your own organization. Topics include: Lean as a management system and cultural transformation—not just a toolbox Continuous improvement and problem-solving, at every level Leadership behaviors that support real change Psychological safety as a foundation for improvement Lessons from the Toyota Production System, Lean Startup, and beyond Candid stories about mistakes—and what we learn from them We don’t talk much about “Lean Six Sigma” here. But if you believe improvement is about people first—this podcast is for you. Many episodes feature a special focus on Lean in healthcare, reflecting Mark’s deep work in that field. Hear from leaders working to improve patient safety, reduce waste, and build cultures of respect and learning. Find all episodes and show notes at www.LeanCast.org.Learn more about Mark and his work at www.LeanBlog.org.Questions or feedback? Email mark@leanblog.org

Since 2006, the Lean Blog Interviews podcast has featured in-depth, candid conversations with leaders, thinkers, and doers in the world of Lean and continuous improvement. Hosted by Mark Graban—author, consultant, and longtime Lean practitioner—the show explores how Lean principles are being applied across industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, startups, and more.
What sets this podcast apart? We go beyond tools and buzzwords. Our guests share real-world stories of success, struggle, learning, and leadership. Whether you’re a seasoned Lean veteran or just getting started, you’ll gain practical insights and fresh perspectives that you can take back to your own organization.
Topics include:
<ul>
<li>
Lean as a management system and cultural transformation—not just a toolbox
</li>
<li>
Continuous improvement and problem-solving, at every level
</li>
<li>
Leadership behaviors that support real change
</li>
<li>
Psychological safety as a foundation for improvement
</li>
<li>
Lessons from the Toyota Production System, Lean Startup, and beyond
</li>
<li>
Candid stories about mistakes—and what we learn from them
</li>
</ul>
We don’t talk much about “Lean Six Sigma” here. But if you believe improvement is about people first—this podcast is for you.
Many episodes feature a special focus on Lean in healthcare, reflecting Mark’s deep work in that field. Hear from leaders working to improve patient safety, reduce waste, and build cultures of respect and learning.
Find all episodes and show notes at <a href="https://www.leancast.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.LeanCast.org</a>. Learn more about Mark and his work at <a href="https://www.leanblog.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.LeanBlog.org</a>. Questions or feedback? Email <a rel="noopener noreferrer">mark@leanblog.org&nbsp;</a>

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