Kaizen Event Fieldbook - Foundation, Framework, and Standard Work for Effective Events

Description

Kaizen event effectiveness is a prerequisite for lean transformation success. It provides the necessary transformational jumpstart, momentum, organizational learning and engagement, and sustainable, step-function improvements. The systemic use of kaizen events establishes the technical and cultural foundation for principle-driven kaizen, the powerful combination of kaizen events and daily kaizen activities. This book brings this all together as an indispensable reference for lean leaders and implementers within any industry and for use at any stage within the lean implementation journey. One of lean’s defining characteristics is learning by seeing, doing, and studying. In context with lean theory and lean leadership principles, readers will gain an understanding of the essential “whys” and “hows” of kaizen event standard work and event management, as well as a proven means to sustain the gains. The Fieldbook’s multi-phase approach addresses strategy, pre-event planning, execution, and follow-through. Practical examples, over a hundred figures and tables, and many real-life “Gemba Tales” provide for an enriched learning experience. Also included is a chapter on the deployment of a kaizen promotion office, a glossary, and two appendices, which offer blank forms and an overview of daily kaizen. Content: Front Matter • Table of Contents •Part I. Foundation and Framework 1. Getting Started 2. A Short Course in "Kaizenology" 3. Transformation Leadership •Part II. Standard Work: The Multi-Phase Approach 4. Strategy - Right Wall, Right Ladder 5. Plan for Success 6. Event Execution 7. Follow-through •Part III. Developing Internal Capability: The Lean Function 8. The Kaizen-Ready Enterprise • Bibliography • Glossary Appendices Index