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 Duration 4 hours

Course Outline

The Kaizen Philosophy and Mindset

  • Core principles and underlying behaviours
  • The significance of small, ongoing changes

Continuous Improvement versus Problem-Solving

  • Proactive versus reactive methodologies
  • Spotting opportunities for improvement
  • Harmonising long-term benefits with immediate operational requirements

Kaizen Tools and Techniques

  • An overview of essential CI tools
  • Selecting the appropriate tools for various improvement needs

Root Cause Analysis

  • Utilising the 5 Whys technique
  • Developing Ishikawa diagrams
  • Identifying and verifying root causes

The PDCA Cycle

  • Planning effective enhancements
  • Analysing outcomes and standardising effective practices

Quick Wins versus Strategic Kaizen

  • Determining the appropriate scope for improvements
  • Defining measurable results
  • Prioritising initiatives for maximum impact

Cultivating a Culture of Continuous Improvement

  • Encouraging staff participation across all levels
  • Designing meetings and communication flows for improvement success
  • Recognition, feedback, and maintaining momentum

Overview and Future Steps

Requirements

  • A solid grasp of fundamental operational or process concepts
  • Prior experience with team-based workflows or improvement initiatives
  • Familiarity with organisational procedures and communication frameworks

Target Audience

  • Operational teams and supervisors
  • Specialists in process improvement and quality
  • Managers looking to introduce or reinforce continuous improvement practices

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