339 E Liberty, Ste 210, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Come experience the Menlo Innovations Software Factory! We invite you to experience the joyful and disciplined methodologies that are the foundation on which we have built our business culture. On this tour, a pair of Menlo team members will spend 90 minutes guiding you through the Menlo “factory” while sharing our practices, culture, and values. Plus, you'll have time to ask us any questions you want- really, ask us anything your heart desires!
Some commonly covered topics include:
When you register to attend the Menlo Gemba, you’ll receive a complimentary copy of your choice of Joy Inc. or Chief Joy Officer, two powerful books by Menlo co-founder Richard Sheridan.
Joy Inc. shares the story of how Menlo Innovations created a culture of joy in the workplace through radical transparency, collaboration, and purpose-driven work.
Chief Joy Officer dives deeper into the leadership principles that sustain joyful cultures, offering guidance on how to lead with authenticity, trust, and humility.
These books offer valuable insights that complement your Gemba experience—helping you take the joy back to your own organization.
Who Should Attend? This event is perfect for Lean professionals, continuous improvement leaders, and anyone interested in hands-on problem-solving through real-world observation.
Limited metered street parking is also available near the building. Maximum parking time is 2 hours.
Parking Structures
Liberty Square Parking Structure
This structure is located at 510 E Washington Street with a pedestrian exit on Liberty Street, a block east from our location.
Library Lane Parking Garage
This underground garage is located at 319 S. Fifth Avenue. Access the lot by turning on Library Lane from either Fifth Avenue or Division Street. Our location is one block north of this garage.
We understand that plans change. In the event you are unable to attend an event, refunds will be issued in full for cancellation refund requests received in writing via the events@michiganlean.org email at least seven (7) days before the event. Refunds will not be issued when less than a seven (7) day notice is provided. After submitting your cancellation refund request via email, please allow up to ten (10) business days for your refund to be processed. If the event is rescheduled, all purchases will be honored for the rescheduled event date. If the event is cancelled, all purchases will be refunded in full.
At the MLC, we do our best to be inclusive at every level of experience, whether it’s a conference, Gemba walk or any other of our membership activities.
An individual or organizational membership gives you a year’s worth of great Lean learning and networking at low- or no-cost!
