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Foundations and Simulation

Learn Kata by Doing — An Immersive Experience

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Course Overview
Course Overview
Format
In Person
Prerequisite Experience
None
Course Duration
1 Day
Course Size
Up to 10 Participants
Location
Client On-site
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Objectives of the Course

Objective 1

Introduce basic concepts of the Kata process and principles to build knowledge

Objective 2

Illustrate the effectiveness and elegant simplicity of Kata using realistic, hands-on simulation

Participant Details

Who is this program for?

  • Supervisors
  • Team Leaders
  • Executives

What Is Kata Foundations and Simulation?

Kata Foundations and Simulation is a one-day training program and learning experience for supervisors and teams. It melds the Kata process and principles with realistic, hands-on simulation.

Kata Foundations and Simulation is an ideal program for those who are new to Kata or are interested in exploring the benefits of Kata and TWI. The program provides a platform to demonstrate the integration of TWI training and, with it, an elegant and effective way to overcome obstacles in Lean, continuous improvement, operational excellence and talent development initiatives.

What We Will Cover

Kata Foundations and Simulation, as is the case with all TWI Institute programs, is focused on the people who supervise teams and individuals. Its emphasis is not only on building skills but also on empowering teams and team leaders to “learn by doing.” Kata Foundations and Simulation 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.

Our end-to-end programming assures adoption and continuation of the benefits of Foundational Kata and Simulation. Your TWI Institute coach will meet with management, managers, trainers, supervisors and team leaders to observe your implementation. Your coach will gauge progress, identify problems, suggest solutions and help realign goals.

  • Understanding and practicing the Improvement Kata and Coaching Kata patterns
  • Use and application of PCDA — Plan, Do, Check, Act — and scientific thinking
  • Comprehending the dynamics and importance of challenges

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  • Setting and achieving goals; the impact of experiments and small steps 
  • Grasping the nature of the current conditions and the associated metrics that define it 
  • Why identifying and removing obstacles is key to eliminating waste 
  • How TWI programs help in addressing obstacles and solving problems 
  • Building capability by extending people beyond their knowledge threshold 
  • Checking progress, coaching the worker and encouraging questions

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Kata Improves Outcomes Across Multiple Industries

Kata Foundations and Simulation has exposed and trained thousands of supervisors, team leaders and individuals to the fundamentals and benefits of Kata. Whether your role is in Operations, Human Resources, Quality, Production or Customer Service and Satisfaction, TWI Institute can bring to your organization the kind of thinking, engagement and continuous improvement that drive brilliant results.
Industries
Transportation
Healthcare & Pharmaceutical
Manufacturing
Energy & Environmental
Distribution & Retail
Government & Institutions
Departments
Human Resources/Training
Operations
Quality Management
Risk Management
Production

TWI Institute Delivers
Key Improvements

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

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 From Fishback Financial

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