Executing a Successful Kaizen Event

November 14 - 9:00am - 4:30pm: Kaizen Training at Gemba Academy Facility

November 15 - 9:00am - 10:30am: Off-Site Tour

The session is tailored to help leaders at all levels integrate Kaizen principles into their operational processes for enhanced performance and innovation. During the workshop, you will learn how to facilitate a Kaizen at your own facility, through hands on simulation & observation. Additional coaching is also offered as an add-on, giving attendees access to Gemba Academy's content and meeting with a Gemba Academy coach 1-on-1.

A Kaizen Event is a focused, short-term project aimed at improving a specific process or area within an organization. The term "Kaizen" comes from Japanese, meaning "continuous improvement." During a Kaizen event, a cross-functional team comes together to identify inefficiencies, brainstorm solutions, and implement changes, all within a few days to a week.

Kaizen events are a powerful tool for driving rapid, sustainable improvements within a business, with long-term benefits that extend beyond the immediate changes implemented.

Kaizen Workshop

Day 1:

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

• Registration /Breakfast

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

• Welcome and Introductions/SPACER
• Icebreaker activity

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Facilitator-Led Training

• Introduction to Kaizen
• Building a Kaizen Culture
• Gemba Walks
• Go to Gemba
• Lean Tools

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

• Lunch

1:45 PM - 4:45 PM

• Team-based simulation exercise
• Value Stream Mapping
• Waste Observation
• Simple Kaizen

4:45 PM - 5:00 PM

• Reflection/Wrap up

Day 2:

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Offiste Tour

Key Benefits of a Kaizen Event:

Rapid Improvement: Kaizen events lead to quick and tangible results, as the focus is on immediate implementation of changes.

Employee Engagement: By involving employees from various departments, Kaizen events empower them to contribute to the improvement process, fostering a sense of ownership and collaboration.

Cost Reduction: These events often identify wasteful practices, leading to cost savings through streamlined processes.

Improved Productivity: The focus on efficiency leads to faster, more reliable processes, boosting overall productivity.

Enhanced Quality: Continuous improvement helps to reduce errors and improve the quality of products or services.

Cultural Shift: Regular Kaizen events can instill a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging ongoing innovation and problem-solving

Introducing Your Gemba Academy Coach: Alen Ganic

Alen Ganic is a Senior Lean and Six Sigma Coach at Gemba Academy with over 24 years of experience in transforming businesses through the power of team capabilities. Renowned for his exceptional training, coaching, and mentoring skills, Alen has a proven track record of driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Before joining Gemba Academy, Alen held various key positions, including Regional Continuous Improvement Manager, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Inventory and Asset Manager, and Operations Manager.
Alen is passionate about coaching, teaching, and mentoring, dedicated to enhancing the skills of individuals and positively impacting their lives.

What if these dates don't work for me?

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The Gemba Academy training center in Keller, Texas is nestled in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex with easy access to dining, museums, parks, and many other attractions.

Local Airports:

DFW Airport (14 mi)

Dallas Love Field Airport (27 mi)

Hotels:

Hampton Inn, Keller Town Center (1.5 mi)

Hyatt Place, Fort Worth/Alliance Town Center (6.5 mi)

Hilton Garden Inn, Fort Worth/Alliance Airport (6 mi)

Dining and Attractions:

FnG Eats (1.5 mi)

Fort Worth S tockyards (15 mi)

Southlake Town Square (7 mi)

Gemba Academy aims to help individuals and businesses develop an organizational culture of continuous improvement. Founded in 2009, Gemba Academy now offers over 2,000 training videos on Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement. To learn more about Gemba Academy’s online content, in-person training events, expert coaching, and certifications, please visit https://www.gembaacademy.com/.

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