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KAIZEN workshop

Drive Continuous Improvement Through Small, Everyday Actions.

Description

Kaizen, meaning “change for the better,” is a powerful mindset and method for continuous improvement rooted in Japanese management practices. It empowers employees at all levels to identify inefficiencies, solve problems, and make incremental improvements that collectively deliver significant impact over time.

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This course provides participants with the principles, tools, and practical techniques to implement Kaizen effectively in their workplace. Through hands-on exercises, real-world examples, and team-based simulations, participants will learn how to identify opportunities, use structured problem-solving, and sustain a culture of continuous improvement. Kaizen complements Lean, 5S, and other operational excellence strategies.

Kaizen Training

Recommended Audience

Suitable for supervisors, team leaders, continuous improvement professionals, and anyone involved in operations, quality, or process management.

Methodology

Kaizen Training
Kaizen Training

This training incorporates:

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  • Interactive teaching and exercises

  • Team-based problem-solving activities

  • Visual tools and structured templates

  • Real-world Kaizen case studies and best practices

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

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  1. Understand the philosophy, principles, and benefits of Kaizen.

  2. Identify improvement opportunities using a structured approach.

  3. Apply key tools such as PDCA, 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, and Standard Work.

  4. Organize and lead effective Kaizen activities and improvement teams.

  5. Foster a culture of continuous improvement across functions.

Workshop Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Kaizen

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  • Origins and Evolution of Kaizen

  • Kaizen vs. Innovation

  • The Kaizen Mindset and Philosophy

  • Role of Kaizen in Lean and Operational Excellence

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Module 2: Understanding Continuous Improvement

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  • The PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) Cycle

  • Types of Kaizen: Daily, Project-Based, and Cross-Functional

  • Key Success Factors and Common Pitfalls

  • Activity: Spotting Improvement Opportunities

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Module 3: Root Cause Problem Solving

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  • The 5 Whys Technique

  • Cause-and-Effect (Fishbone) Diagram

  • Problem Definition and Gap Analysis

  • Activity: Structured Root Cause Analysis

Module 4: Planning and Leading Kaizen Events

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  • Kaizen Event (Blitz) Structure and Roles

  • Preparation, Facilitation, and Follow-Through

  • Engaging Teams and Managing Change

  • Activity: Kaizen Team Simulation

 

Module 5: Sustaining a Culture of Kaizen

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  • Visual Management and Standard Work

  • Recognition and Engagement Practices

  • Integrating Kaizen into Daily Operations

  • Strategies for Long-Term Success

Award of Certificate

Certificate of Attendance will be issued to participants who have attended at least 75% of the workshop

Duration

1 day

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