Kaizen event

Kaizen event

In this episode of the Kaizen Event podcast, Tanya dives into the concept of a Kaizen event – a targeted, time-restricted operational improvement project driven by the Japanese concept of continuous betterment. Tanya discusses the process of defining a specific, urgent problem within an organization, brainstorming solutions for the problem, and implementing said solutions. She highlights the value of a collaborative and structured approach within Kaizen events, which not only aim to resolve issues but to enhance performance steadily and reinforce unity in teams working towards a shared task. Tanya emphasizes that Kaizen is not a one-time event but a lifestyle of continuous improvement and learning.