Alpha Software has released a new guide to gemba walks, a lean management practice that focuses on improving operational efficiency in manufacturing and other sectors.
-- The company’s latest resource explores the purpose of a gemba walk, its benefits, how to carry one out, and what not to do during the process. The guide also walks readers through how to prepare teams for a gemba walk to ensure workplaces reap the most benefits from them.
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“Gemba walk” is derived from the Japanese word “gemba,” which means “go see, ask why, show respect.” The term describes the process of a manager walking through their business and observing tasks as they are being performed. Gemba walks are done by many large companies, including Amazon, as there are a number of benefits to performing them regularly.
Alpha Software’s guide says that the purpose of a gemba walk is to identify areas in need of improvement and adjust operations to make things easier and more efficient for employees. During the exercise, management records how operations are carried out and asks employees about issues they may have with business operations, including redundancies, safety hazards, and other concerns that can impact productivity, with the goal of adding value to business processes.
Gemba walks also give management the opportunity to engage with employees, exhibit their commitment towards professional development, and encourage collaboration - things that can boost morale and foster a more positive work culture.
Because gemba walks are meant to address inefficiencies in business operations on the whole, Alpha Software’s guide notes that they should not be used to evaluate the performance of team members. Suggestions should be reserved for after the walk has been completed, once management has the full picture; critiques or audits may make employees defensive and undermine their trust, leading to a less productive walk. Alpha Software adds that managers should also avoid focusing solely on problems or implementing too many changes at once, as this can lower morale or result in employee pushback.
To better document findings, the guide recommends using apps or other digital tools to record observations from a walk. Alpha Software’s Alpha TransForm app is one example, as it allows for real-time data collection, supports photos and audio recordings, and can work offline. Such features can help management follow up with team members after the exercise, assuring employees that action is being taken to make improvements.
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