How to Run a Successful Kaizen Event

Course Agenda

I. What is Kaizen?

• General description.
• Quick examples of Kaizen events.
• Golden Nuggets

II. The SCORE Methodology?

• Explanation of the Acronym

III. What do first time practitioners have to say?

• Quotes from full time resources.
• Lessons learned from first time team members.

IV. Select

• Overview of Basic Steps
• Review of the importance of Value Stream Mapping
• Selecting a Team Leader
• Writing a Good Charter
• Stakeholder Analysis

V. Clarify

• Overview of Basic Steps
• Select the Team
• Waste Walk
• Data Questions
• Tool Selection
  • Lean Sigma Tool Kit
  • Most Commonly Used
  • Tool Selection Matrix
• Elevator Speech
• Creating the Kaizen Action Plan

VI. Organize

• Overview of Basic Steps
• Team Information Package
• Team Training
• Communication Strategy
• 5S Plus Audit
• Event Logistics
  • Equipment
  • Facilition
• Solution Selection Process

VII. Run

• Overview of Basic Steps and Run/ Evaluate Checklist
• Ground Rules
• Highlights of each day of Run
• Model SCORE Report.

VIII. Evaluate

• Overview of Basic Steps
• To Do Follow-up List
• Post Kaizen Review
• Financial Reporting
• Control Plan
• Visual Management Techniques
• Shift of Responsibility

IX. Summary Items

• Challenges to Overcome
• Natural Laws of Kaizen
• Open Mike Time