September 2012 Kaizen Newsletter
Kaizen requires taking many small improvement steps, continually. In a recent blog article we show why it is important to visualize the benefits of these small improvements in order to maintain motivation.
Masaaki Imai Speaking & Events Worldwide
Masaaki Imai continues to travel around the world leading gemba walks and inspiring people to do kaizen through his entertaining speeches.
In 2012 we are planning the following events:
- October 11: Russia (private event)
- October 15: Russia
- November 19-23: Italy, Poland & Romania
- November TBC (WK8): Lyon, France
Contact us to learn more about kaizen conferences with Masaaki Imai.
Since 1985 Kaizen Institute has been leading study missions to world class companies worldwide. The current public Kaizen Tours are:
23-24 Oct, 2012 Switzerland - OPEN
4-10 Nov, 2012 Japan - OPEN
11-17 Nov, 2012 Tokyo area - HEALTHCARE - OPEN
Bring your team on a tour to clarify, align and focus on breakthrough improvement strategy to reduces cost and spur growth.
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We offer eye-opening "Kaikaku Tours" in Asia, Europe and the Americas.
Please contact us to organize a benchmarking tour. kaizentours@spam.kaizen.com
Thank you for choosing Kaizen!
Kaizen Institute Germany Wins "Top Consultant" Award
Congratulations to everyone in the Kaizen Institute Germany team for recognition as "Top Consultant 2012" for excellence in customer satisfaction, professionalism and consulting services. You make us all proud! Read more>
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Kaizen Customer Spotlight
The Kaizen Institute India team's efforts in Africa can be seen in the commitment of Mabati Rolling Mills CEO Kaushik Shah, who lives by the Kaizen Pledge, “Alone we are weak, together we are strong. Together we shall work with our own hands, as a family in mutual trust and with responsibility. Progress can be achieved, only if we are ever ready to change ourselves.” Read more>
Kaizen Institute New Zealand has been working closely over the past year with Rotorua District Council (RDC), whose work lean government efforts are documented here. The New Zealand Society of Local Government Managers recognized RDC with the “Building Organizational Capability” award on 11th of September 2012 based on their application of Lean principles to continuously improve the delivery of services to taxpayers. Congratulations to everyone at RDC!
Enrollment is open for the 12-month "Master's Degree in Kaizen" jointly designed and taught by Kaizen Institute and the College of Business and Economics at Boise State University. This fully-accredited program includes 4 weeks of instruction on campus, a study mission to Japan, and a project to apply operational excellence. Graduates earn a Master of Business Operational Excellence and a six sigma black belt. Learn more >
Each month Kaizen Institute offers a wide variety of seminars, events and training workshops around the world. Please visit our 2012 events calendar page.
Featured this month, two unforgettable Kaizen Tours:
- October - Manufacturing Tour - Switzerland: Join us on October 23-24, 2012 to visit three award-winning companies near Zurich, Switzerland to see and learn about their Continuous Improvement strategies. Read more>
- November - Healthcare Tour - Japan: We invite you to join the 115th Kaikaku Tour in Japan with a special focus on applying Toyota Way principles to healthcare management and delivery. Read more>
Gemba Academy, a Kaizen Institute joint venture company, is continuing its free webinar series with the following:
- 26 September: Lean in Higher Education
- 11 October: The Relationship between Deming and Toyota Principles
- 24 October: Metrics in Lean
- 6 November: A Doctor's Perspective on Kaizen in Healthcare
Learn how none other than Toyota is using Gemba Academy videos to train staff on kaizen.
Gemba Academy delivers high quality video training online and in DVD format. to over 94 hours of learning and 252 modules on continuous improvement. View sample videos on our YouTube channel.
The Kaizen Institute web shop clearance sale is on! This week posters and red tags are 50% off. Check back for weekly specials on kaizen books, quick guides, simulations and more.