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Coaching Kata – Developing Leaders Through Better Questions

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Why do you need this service?

Coaching Kata develops coaching conversations through questions that help employees think independently, experiment and learn from facts.

Coaching Kata — a coaching routine for leaders

In Toyota Kata, the coach guides the learner through a structured thinking process: direction, target condition, obstacles, the next experiment and lessons learned. The coach supports this thinking rather than providing a ready-made solution. Regular practice helps leaders develop people instead of taking responsibility for every problem themselves.

We connect the routine with Toyota Kata, work in the gemba and daily management. Broader Lean context is available in our Lean Management service.

We implement this coaching practice beyond a single workshop. After training, we return to real coaching conversations, observe how questions are asked and help establish the habit of learning through experiments.

Kata Coaching
Kata Coaching

What is our role?

  • We train leaders in Coaching Kata and the five-question structure
  • We run workshops and simulations of coaching conversations
  • We accompany leaders during gemba sessions, providing shadowing and feedback
  • We support the development of internal Kata mentors
  • We integrate Coaching Kata with the existing system for managing objectives

A handful of facts

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Coaching Kata questions — the core of effective coaching by leaders
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+ leaders trained to lead daily coaching routines
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× faster achievement of objectives through an established PDCA rhythm
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Implementation support

We provide support based on the Kata process, which allows us to adapt our activities to the specifics of your organization, taking into account the jointly set goals. The Kata process consists of four key elements that enable effective implementation of assumptions.

Determining the course of action

Designing a concept that responds to the organization's goals and challenges.

Determining the current state

Learning about the current situation and collecting input data to define the next step.

Determining the target state

Determining the desired and measurable end result and a plan for its implementation.

Experiments - consultations

Implementation of activities in accordance with the established cooperation model, based on PDCA cycles.

We operate according to PDCA

P

PLAN

  • Introduction to Coaching Kata and how it differs from traditional management
  • Presenting the structure of the five coaching questions and their role in learning
  • Establishing the team’s challenge, target condition and timeframe

D

DO

  • Regular one-to-one Coaching Kata sessions in which the leader supports the employee as a coach
  • Using the five coaching questions in daily conversations
  • Practical exercises in conducting Kata meetings in the gemba

C

CHECK

  • Observing coaching sessions through shadowing and feedback for the leader
  • Assessing coaching effectiveness in achieving the objective
  • Reflecting on obstacles and how to overcome them

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ACT

  • Developing further coaches within the organisation
  • Standardising the Coaching Kata rhythm as part of company culture
  • Implementing a system to support and develop leaders as Kata coaches

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    Our clients

    Wedel
    Geberit
    Viessmann
    Lajkonik
    Sumito Electric
    Tarczyński
    Autoliv
    Stadler
    UPM Raflatac
    Jost
    BSH
    Danone
    e-obuwie
    Kompania Piwowarska
    Recaro
    Tenneco
    Titanx
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    Our Customers' Opinions

    (…) Mr. Kamil Müller led each workshop in a very interesting and engaging way. The workshops were 100% practical, based on many examples and exercises. Mr. Kamil was very willing to share his knowledge and experience with the workshop participants, creating a great atmosphere (…)
    Joanna Szmycińska-SłowikHR Bussines Partner | Geberit Produkcja Sp. z o.o.
    (…) Each training conducted by Leantrix Sp z o.o. was conducted reliably and adapted to the needs of our organization, which additionally strengthened the effectiveness of the activities. The experience of the trainers allowed us to meet the challenges posed by our specific production.(…)
    Karolina GrześkiewiczPersonnel Specialist | VIESSMANN Technika Grzewcza Sp. Z o.o.
    (…) Leantrix Sp. Z o.o. demonstrated reliability. The company was open to our comments and suggestions, ready to modify the training program and develop individual solutions to enhance the effectiveness of the activities.(…)
    Paweł KonsewiczProduction Manager | JOST POLSKA Sp z o.o.