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Core skills for a professional approach
How to Plan and Run a Kaizen Event
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Preparation Checklist
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Generic event
M 8:00 - 8:30 Orientation/Kick Off 9:00 - 12:00 Lean/Kaizen Tool Training
12:00 - 12:30 Working Lunch 12:30 - 4:00 Complete "As Is" Process Map
Tu 8:00 - 9:00 Review "As Is" Process Map 9:00 - 10:00 Process Analysis
10:00 - 11:30 Develop "To Be" Process Map 12:00 - 12:30 Working Lunch 12:30 - 4:30 Process re-design and actions required
W 8:00 - 10:30 Finish Process re-design 10:30 - 11:30 Review 12:00 - 12:30 Working Lunch 12:30 - 3:30 Implement re-designed process 3:30 - 4:30 Review
Th 7:00-11:30 Implement re-designed process 12:00 - 12:30 Working Lunch 12:30 - 3:30 Implement re-designed process & measure effectiveness
F 8.00 - 11.00 Review and presentation completion
Typical Blitz
Event Timetable
(example, this would be
specific to event)
11:00 Team presentations
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Key Points
• Planning is the key to success of any project or initiative.
• Kaizen projects must be aligned to strategy and show how they are.
• Planning and communication is critical to the success of a Kaizen event. The process of planning begins in earnest at least four weeks prior to the start date for the event
• The event lead must make sure the right people are involved early in the planning to ensure a smooth and successful Kaizen event