Overview
A Kaizen event establishes a clear focus that is set on improving a specific process in order to reduce waste and create efficiencies. This course covers the base standard process all Lean facilitators in the State of Iowa’s training program utilizes when leading a Kaizen event. The course provides hands-on experience to increase confidence in facilitation.
Prerequisites
- Introduction to Continuous Improvement
- Problem Solving Applied
- Focus Setting Training
Audience
Staff who lead continuous improvement efforts, large group facilitators who use structured problem solving.
Course Schedule
Learning Objectives
- Define the purpose of a Kaizen
- Learn a standard process for facilitating a Kaizen
- Identify when and how to use a Kaizen
Course Duration
24 Hours
Course Delivery
Kaizen training will be held in-person over three consecutive days. Location will be Capitol Complex with logistics provided prior to start of the course.