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The Kaizen Leadership Course

What’s in this Course

6 Video Modules 1 Quiz

In this series of videos the original Lean Guru, Mr. Masaaki Imai, discusses the topic of Kaizen Leadership.

During this session Mr. Imai covers a wide range of Kaizen Leadership topics including an introduction to a new lean term he has coined "FSL."

These videos were shot in a live setting which allows for Mr. Imai's wit and humor to come shining through.

Videos Included in this Course

Module 1

Mr. Imai explains what the 3 most important requirements for lean success are as well as introduces a new lean term called "FSL"

Module 2

Mr. Imai explains the difference between top management commitment and top management involvement. Mr. Imai also shares a new definition of kaizen that better encompasses the awesome potential the word carries with it.

Module 3

What is management and what should leaders be most focused on? Mr. Imai answers this question in this module. Mr. Imai also explains what Detective Columbo has in common with lean thinking managers!

Module 4

Mr. Imai explains how gemba, or the place the work is done, is like a mirror and why going to gemba is so important.

Module 5

Mr. Imai explains why the gemba was so precious to Sakichi Toyoda and how Kiichiro Toyoda literally grew up at gemba as a child! Mr. Imai also explains the importance of Standard Work.

Module 6

Mr. Imai explains why the gemba was so precious to Sakichi Toyoda and how Kiichiro Toyoda literally grew up at gemba as a child! Mr. Imai also explains the importance of Standard Work.

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This course is included in the Complete Lean Package online training subscription. Premium includes 32 DVDs.

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