<p><a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/lssacademy/GA_620_Royden_Bazil_Johnson_mixdown.mp3" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-737317 size-large" src="https://blog.gembaacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/roydenjohnson-1024x683.jpg" alt="" width="680" height="454" srcset="https://blog.gembaacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/roydenjohnson-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://blog.gembaacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/roydenjohnson-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.gembaacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/roydenjohnson-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.gembaacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/roydenjohnson.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: left;">This week&#8217;s guest is Royden Johnson. Ron and Royden discussed the concept of a lean operating system talking versus singing, the different phases of the operating system, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download <strong><a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/lssacademy/GA_620_Royden_Bazil_Johnson_mixdown.mp3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a></strong>.</p> <h3><strong>In this episode you&#8217;ll learn: </strong></h3> <ul> <li>The quote Royden likes (2:49)</li> <li>Royden&#8217;s background (4:08)</li> <li>Whether your lean operating system is talking or singing (12:53)</li> <li>Phase 1: Stabilize (16:27)</li> <li>Phase 2: Standardization (22:57)</li> <li>Phase 3: Continuous Improvement (28:44)</li> <li>A summary of the operating system (30:43)</li> <li>Royden&#8217;s final words of wisdom (35:48)</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Podcast Resources</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong><a href="https://traffic.libsyn.com/lssacademy/GA_620_Royden_Bazil_Johnson_mixdown.mp3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3</a></strong></li> <li><strong><a href="https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2024/04/18/ga-524-connection-before-correction-with-royden-johnson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GA 524 &#124; Connection Before Correction</a></strong></li> <li><strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/royden-johnson-2112151b6/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Royden on LinkedIn</a></strong></li> </ul> <h3><strong>Get All the Latest News from Gemba Academy</strong></h3> <p>Our newsletter is a great way to receive updates on new courses, blog posts, and more. Sign up <strong><a href="https://www.gembaacademy.com/about/news" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a></strong>.</p> <h3><strong>What Do You Think?</strong></h3> <p>What are your thoughts on the three phases?</p>