Executing a Successful Kaizen Event
Learn how to plan and lead Kaizen Events that create lasting, meaningful improvements.
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
$995 per person
No classes currently scheduled.
Day 1 - 9:00am - 5:00pm: Kaizen Training at Gemba Academy Facility
Day 2 - 9:00am - 10:30am: Off-Site Tour
Want to know how to lead focused improvement efforts that make a real impact? You’ll learn the step-by-step process for planning and facilitating a successful Kaizen Event, along with hands-on practice using key lean tools in an interactive simulation. You’ll also go to the Gemba, the actual workplace, to observe processes, identify waste, and test improvements in real time.
Who Should Attend
Leaders, supervisors, and managers driving process improvements
Continuous improvement, Lean, and operational excellence professionals
Team members supporting or participating in improvement efforts
Anyone looking to lead sustainable change and build problem-solving skills
What you will learn:
Learn how to plan and lead Kaizen Events that create lasting, meaningful improvements.
Build the skills to integrate Kaizen principles into daily operations for stronger team performance and innovation.
Practice leading improvement activities through hands-on simulations and real-world observation.
Gain practical tools and techniques you can confidently apply at your own facility.
Learn how to engage cross-functional teams to solve problems and improve processes together.
Develop a clear path to sustain continuous improvement beyond the event.
Agenda
Day 1:
Part 1: Building the Foundation and Practicing Key Tools
What you will do:
9:00 AM – Welcome and Kickoff
9:30 AM – Foundations of Kaizen
Kaizen Overview and Building a Kaizen Culture
Gemba Walk Introduction
10:00 AM – Kaizen Preparation
Preparing for the Gemba and Improvement Work
10:45 AM – Break (15 minutes)
11:00 AM – Go to Gemba
Initial Gemba Walk and Observations
11:15 AM – Lean Tools in Action
Job Methods (JM), Job Instruction (JI), Yamazumi Charts, Takt Time
12:00 PM – Lunch Break (30 minutes)
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Part 2: Applying Improvements and Sustaining Success
What you will do:
12:30 PM – Value Stream Mapping & Simulation
Value Stream Mapping Overview
Kaizen Simulation: Practicing Lean Tools
2:00 PM – Break (15 minutes)
2:15 PM – Safety, Waste, and Countermeasures
Safety and Waste Observations
Developing and Experimenting with Countermeasures at the Gemba
3:45 PM – Break (15 minutes)
4:00 PM – Practical Tools for Daily Improvement
JM Job Breakdown Sheet (Before & After)
Simple Kaizen
4:30 PM – Kaizen Follow Up and Action Planning
4:45-5:00 PM – Wrap-Up and Closing Remarks
Final Q&A
Adjourn
Day 2: Off Site Tour
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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
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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