CHAPTER 4

Gemba WALK and Candid Talk

A Value Stream-Based Diagnostics

Thursday, February 6, 2020

I wake up in the morning with a banging headache after having two grueling days of work. I quickly freshen up and get dressed before 7 a.m. Sid has added a number of items to the Kanban board.

Table 4.1 Kanban board

To-do

In progress

Done

•  Introduction to Gemba Walk

•  Gemba Walks in action

•  Survey for wastes and team pulse

•  Neil–Daisy 1:1 on preparedness for coronavirus-related disruptions

•  Sprint review: value stream mapping

•  Sprint retrospective

•  Invite CEO for sprint review

Meanwhile downstairs, there is chaos going on between the girls and I can hear it from upstairs. I frown, looking at the clock. This is too early for them ...

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