Description
Kaizen, a Japanese term meaning “continuous improvement,” is a philosophy focused on making small, incremental changes to improve efficiency, quality, and overall organizational performance. This training course on Kaizen and Tools for Continual Improvement is designed to provide participants with foundational knowledge and practical tools to identify improvement opportunities, engage teams in problem-solving, and drive sustainable change in the workplace.
Who should attend?
This training course is intended for employees at all levels, including team leaders, supervisors, managers, and professionals involved in quality, operations, and process improvement.
Learning objectives
Upon successful completion of this training course, the participants will be able to:
- Understand the core philosophy and principles of Kaizen
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in work processes
- Apply key Kaizen tools to analyze and improve workplace efficiency
- Facilitate Kaizen events and team-based improvement initiatives
- Monitor, measure, and sustain improvement efforts over time
Educational approach
This training will use a practical and interactive approach, combining theoretical concepts with case studies, simulations, and hands-on exercises. Participants will gain real-world insight into how Kaizen principles and tools can be applied effectively across various organizational settings.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.
Course Agenda
- Introduction to Kaizen: History, philosophy, and benefits
- Core principles of continuous improvement
- Identifying waste (Muda) in processes
- Introduction to Lean Thinking and its connection to Kaizen
- Key tools for Kaizen and continual improvement:
- 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain)
- PDCA Cycle (Plan-Do-Check-Act)
- Root Cause Analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram)
- Value Stream Mapping
- Standard Work and Visual Management
- Facilitating Kaizen events and team workshops
- Measuring success and sustaining improvement culture
- Real-world examples and interactive case studies
