Four Steps of Gemba Walk Poster (PDF)

This Four Steps of Gemba Walk poster outlines the four essential steps to conduct an effective Gemba Walk, including the purpose, the key activities, and the expected outcomes. The Gemba Walk is a Lean Manufacturing technique that involves going to the actual place where work is done to observe the processes, identify inefficiencies, and gather feedback from stakeholders.

The objective of a Gemba Walk is to involve everyone who touches the process in order to gain a comprehensive understanding of the purpose, process, and people involved. By grasping the situation in this way, improvement becomes possible and more likely to succeed.

The benefits of using the Gemba Walk poster are numerous. It serves as a quick reference guide for Lean practitioners who want to conduct a Gemba Walk to identify areas for improvement. It helps to ensure that the Gemba Walk is conducted systematically and thoroughly, and that the observations and insights are documented and validated. Using the poster can help to improve the effectiveness of the Gemba Walk, enhance collaboration among stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement in the organization.

The Four Steps of Gemba Walk Poster includes:

1. Know Your Purpose: Define the objective, scope, and stakeholders for the Gemba Walk.
2. Know Your Gemba: Understand the physical environment, processes, and people involved in the Gemba.
3. Observe the Framework: Observe the Gemba processes in action, identify inefficiencies, and gather feedback from stakeholders.
4. Validate & Improve: Analyze observations, develop an improvement plan, validate with stakeholders, and implement improvements.

The Gemba Walk poster is available in two distinct themes: a vibrant color scheme and a professional monochrome version. In both formats, the poster comes in a convenient PDF as well as an editable PPTX format, enabling effortless printing on A3/A4-sized paper from standard office copier machines. This versatile resource can be prominently displayed on employee workstations or distributed alongside Lean training materials.

Furthermore, the Gemba Walk poster is an ideal supplement to Lean-related training presentations. It serves as a valuable takeaway, summarizing the core principles of Gemba Walk and reinforcing the key takeaways from your training.