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Introduction to Practicing Kata

Making Innovation and Teamwork Second Nature for Your Frontline People

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Course Overview
Course Overview
Format
In Person
Prerequisite Experience
None
Course Duration
10 Hours
Course Size
Up to 10 Participants
Location
Client On-site or SkillPoint Workshop
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Objectives of the Course

Objective 1

Understand and develop Scientific Thinking Skills

Objective 2

Learn how to practice and apply the Plan-Do-Check-Act method so it becomes a normal routine

Objective 3

Learn how practicing Kata routines establishes a culture of continuous improvement

Objective 4

Prepare participants to start practicing and continually use Kata in real situations in their jobs

Participant Details

Who is this program for?

  • Supervisors
  • Team Leaders
  • Frontline Workers

What Is Introduction to Practicing Kata?

This is a foundational course that teaches your people how to think about improvements in a structured, scientific manner. The Introduction to Practicing Kata program follows the proven format of our traditional TWI programs — two hours per session for five sessions. It demonstrates fundamental Kata concepts, scientific thinking and key behavioral principles.

The Improvement Kata segment of the program provides expert guidance in setting your goals, establishing current and target conditions, identifying obstacles and Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA)-based experimentation. An essential component of this learn-by-doing program is practicing the Coaching Kata while being mentored by TWI Institute Certified Trainers.

Upon completion, your people will have the knowledge and skills for immediate Kata development and practice.

What We Will Cover

Introduction to Practicing Kata is focused on both the people who supervise the workers and the workers themselves. Its emphasis is not only on building skills, but also on empowering the worker to “learn by doing.”
This program provides a proven and reliable model for elevating the kind of employee engagement, problem solving and creativity that advances ongoing or planned continuous improvement, kaizen, Lean and operational excellence initiatives.

  • Building capability by extending people beyond their existing knowledge threshold
  • Understanding and practicing the Improvement Kata and Coaching Kata patterns

     

  • Comprehending the dynamics of a challenge and the importance of setting challenges
  • Grasping the nature of the current condition and the associated metrics that define it
  • Recognizing why identifying and removing obstacles is key to eliminating waste
  • Appreciating the importance of experiments and small steps
  • Checking progress, coaching the worker and encouraging questions

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Kata Delivers Results Across Multiple Industries

Kata has improved the contributions of supervisors and workers across a wide spectrum of industries. Whether your role is in Operations, Human Resources, Quality, Production or Customer Service and Satisfaction, Essential Kata can bring the kind of problem solving and continuous improvement that drive brilliant results.
Industries
Transportation
Healthcare & Pharmaceutical
Manufacturing
Energy & Environmental
Distribution & Retail
Government & Institutions

Frontline Improvements Through Kata Programs

25

%
Reduction in Grievances/Manufacturing

110

%
Improvement in Employee Engagement/Healthcare

23

%
Reduction in Turnover/Manufacturing

70

%
Reduction in Manpower Costs/Transportation
These statistics represent documented composite results from actual improvements measured in client engagements and tracking metrics from the U.S. government.

What Our Clients Say

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I got so much from it (Kata Workshop) and I am excited to begin applying the pattern. I am completely impressed by how you serve others through your teaching and sharing, it is truly admirable.
From Fishback Financial
Fishback Financial, Kata workshop (Essential Kata, Foundations & Simulation, and Driving and Coaching Programs page)

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