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3 Reals

Last updated by Jeff Hajek on June 5, 2023

The ‘3 reals’ ties closely to the concept of gemba. The premise behind the ‘3 reals’ is simply that you can’t learn about something unless you go to the point of impact and look at what is actually happening.

The 3 Reals

In Lean environments, using the ‘3 reals’ helps to avoid speculation. It also helps prevent conflict. When a team goes to a place and everyone sees the same thing, there is less risk of bias and disagreement.

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