2-Day Toyota Kata Experiential Workshop
Join us for a 2-Day in-person workshop located at the Gemba Academy training facility centrally located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in Keller, TX.
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
$1,850 per person
No classes currently scheduled.
This interactive workshop is designed to help you build confidence with Toyota Kata, from learning the foundations to practicing real-world coaching. Over two days, you will discover how to develop new skills, apply scientific thinking, and gain hands-on experience that prepares you to coach others effectively.
What You’ll Walk Away With
- Confidence in applying both the Improvement Kata and Coaching Kata in real situations
- Practical tools and templates to guide daily practice and coaching conversations
- Experience working through problem-solving challenges in a structured way
- Improved coaching skills developed through guided practice with expert feedback
- A clear plan to continue building your Kata practice back in your workplace
Space is limited. First-come, first-served.
Who Should Attend
- Leaders at all levels (team leaders, supervisors, managers, executives)
- Continuous improvement specialists
- Coaches who are looking to improve their coaching skills
- Anyone who aspires to become a leader, continuous improvement specialist, or coach
What You Will Learn
Day 1 – Morning: Introduction to Toyota Kata
- How people develop new skills
- Scientific thinking
- Overview of the Toyota Kata method, including the Improvement Kata and the Coaching Kata
- Tools and templates
Day 1 – Afternoon Session: Applying the Improvement Kata
Applying the Improvement Kata through experiential learning.
Day 2 – Full-Day Session: Kata Coaching Experience
- Build practical coaching skills by working through real-world problem situations
- Learn and apply specific tactics to overcome common challenges
- Practice coaching conversations directly with Gemba Academy coaches
- Engage in an experience that is both challenging and rewarding, designed to strengthen your confidence as a Kata coach
No classes currently scheduled.
What event types are available?
In-Person
At our Dallas-Fort Worth training center
Our modern, well-equipped training center gets your team all in one place, ready to tackle your improvement challenges.Virtual
From anywhere you have internet access
Unlike other webinars, our virtual training is designed to be engaging and impactful, regardless of where you are joining from in the world.On-Site
We come to your location
For your ultimate convenience, we can send a trainer directly to your facility to deliver training in your familiar surroundings.
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