2 Second lean tour goba Sports Group
Overview
Join AME and host Paul Akers for the next highly rated 2 Second Lean tour series!
The 2SL approach is like Mentoring on Steroids for companies who are interested in developing their people.
During the tour of our factory, we will explore the tools and practices we use every day to foster lean thinking. Along the way, you will see concepts such as Gemba walks, Ohno Circles, visual management, skill matrices, and examples of recent improvements. More importantly, the tour focuses on the mindset behind these improvements - how continuous learning, problem-solving, and employee engagement drive lasting change rather than simply showcasing the results.
The tour also highlights some of the byproducts of our lean culture, including our canteen, factory spa, recreation area, and rooftop gardens. These spaces demonstrate how investing in employee well-being helps sustain a positive culture of continuous improvement, where people are empowered to learn, collaborate, and contribute to making the workplace better every day.
This event is part of AME's 2 Second Lean Tour series hosted by Paul Akers, author of the book "2 Second Lean" and owner of FastCap.
Host Company
DGSH manufactures premium outdoor sporting equipment, including Springfree trampolines, goba play swing sets, climbing domes and towers, Battle Dartz suction Darts and Net Return golf nets.
DGSH has 190 employees. Our production facility is 27,000 square meters. Some of the production processes we perform in‑house include: steel fabrication, bending, cutting, punching, welding, media blasting and powder coating. We also specialize in industrial sewing and embroidery and we provide custom quality‑control checking and assembly. gobo Sports Group
Presenter
Norm O'Hara is co-COO of goba Sports Group, where he leads the manufacturing and product development side of the business from the company's production facility, DGSH, in Southern China. Originally from Canada, Norm has spent nearly 15 years leading manufacturing operations in China. The mission of DGSH is to be a company where people flourish, and excellence thrives, with continuous improvement at the heart of everything it does. To see examples of the team's lean journey and daily improvements, visit: https://www.youtube.com/@normohara
Agenda
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 ET
10 a.m. Introduction to the tour and company
11:15 a.m. Tour
11:50 a.m. Questions and answers
12 p.m. Event adjourns
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PARTICIPANT BENEFITS
- Gain a practical understanding of how lean thinking is applied in a real manufacturing environment.
- Experience lean tools in action, including gemba walks, Ohno circles, visual management and skill matrices.
- Learn why mindset and culture are the foundation of sustainable continuous improvement.
- See real examples of employee-led improvements and understand the thinking behind them.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
All continuous improvement leaders
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