No Time for Gemba Walks?

In talking with business leaders over the years, we have learned
that Gemba Walks are a bit like eating better and getting more
exercise. Everyone agrees that they are good for you, but many
folks do not get around to them. It is not that these leaders are
lazy or unmotivated - quite the opposite. They are often busy
responding to the crisis of the day and juggling multiple pressing
priorities. Gemba Walks get pushed down to the bottom of the list
because they are not associated with a deadline or urgent
deliverable. But in an ironic twist, one of the best ways to ensure
that you have time to visit the Gemba is to spend more time
visiting the Gemba.