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How to Understand the Direction or Challenge
The Improvement Kata develops systematic thinking by identifying and overcoming challenges through experimentation. Learn how to define and craft effective challenge statements based on understanding the organization’s direction or vision.
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What Is the Improvement Kata?
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2How to Use a Kata Storyboard
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3What Is a Challenge in Improvement Kata?
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How to Understand the Direction or Challenge
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6How to Grasp the Current Condition
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7What Is the Process Analysis Kata?
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8How to Create a Current Condition Block Diagram
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9How to Use Run Charts to Study the Current Condition
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10How to Use the Process Analysis Worksheet
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11What Is a Target Condition?
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12How to Establish the Next Target Condition
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13How to Identify Obstacles for Improvement Kata
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14How to Use the Obstacles Parking Lot
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15What Is an Experiment in Improvement Kata?
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16How to Experiment Against Obstacles
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17One Factor Tests Versus Multi-Factor Tests
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18What Is a PDCA Cycles Record?
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19How to Use the PDCA Cycles Record
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