What is the Gemba ...and Going to the Gemba?

The video tutorial explains the concept of 'Gemba', a Japanese term meaning 'the actual place', and its significance in project management. It highlights the importance of adopting foreign words into English to express unique ideas. The tutorial emphasizes the value of visiting the Gemba to understand the ground truth of a project, drawing parallels with military strategies. It argues that project managers must leave their desks to meet teams and grasp the real status and challenges of their projects.

What does the term 'Gemba' mean in Japanese?

• The actual place

• The future

• The unknown

• The beginning

Why is 'Gemba' considered a valuable concept for project managers?

• It emphasizes the importance of experiencing where the work happens.

• It helps in understanding the theoretical aspects of a project.

• It is a new technology tool for project management.

• It allows managers to stay in their offices.

What is the closest English equivalent to 'Gemba'?

• Remote access

• Virtual reality

• Ground truth

• Project overview

What does 'ground truth' imply in the context of project management?

• Delegating tasks to others

• Experiencing the actual work environment

• Relying on digital communication

• Understanding a project from a distance

Why should project managers visit the Gemba?

• To reduce travel expenses

• To understand the real situation and challenges of the project

• To rely on reports and data

• To avoid direct communication with the team