# S3E018 Leaning into the Gemba w John Bicheno

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Podcast: [DangerMouth: The Innovation Station](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dangermouth-the-innovation-station-6921908)
Published: 2026-05-31T20:23:17+00:00
Episode link: https://bathmikec.podbean.com/e/lean-and-nice/
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## Resource

John Bicheno has dedicated his career to the subtle Art of Lean, nurturing a complex and nuanced philosophy that is habitually eroded when passed through the reductionist, monetizing filters that drive Western consultancy. Under his care that seed grew from a car centric creed to encompass wider horizons. In this episode he looks back on his legacy with a wry smile. His legacy lives on in the 5th edition of The Lean Toolbox: A Handbook for Lean Transformation. Bio Prof John Bicheno, Emeritus Professor

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