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Improvement Kata – Building Continuous Improvement Habits

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Why do you need this service?

Improvement Kata introduces a repeatable routine for working with direction, target conditions, obstacles and experiments, building the capability to learn every day.

Improvement Kata — the habit of experimenting and learning

Rather than addressing every problem through a one-off action, the team learns to move in small steps towards a clearly defined target condition. Each experiment provides knowledge, and a regular rhythm helps develop thinking based on facts and learning.

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

We implement Improvement Kata as a routine repeated by leaders and teams. After the workshop, we support further experiment cycles, reviews of results and coach development so that the habit is sustained in daily work.

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What is our role?

  • We train leaders and teams in Improvement Kata
  • We support teams in defining direction, challenges and target conditions
  • We run workshops on PDCA micro-experiments and Coaching Kata
  • We provide trainer support through shadowing and individual coaching sessions
  • We help introduce a daily Kata rhythm into teamwork and integrate it with organisational objectives

A handful of facts

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Improvement Kata steps used by Toyota in everyday work
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leaders trained in PDCA and Coaching Kata
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% reduction in time to achieve objectives using micro-experiments
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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

  • Establish the direction and challenge: define a vision and an objective three to six months ahead
  • Understand the current condition: analyse the situation in detail using mapping and gemba observation
  • Define the target condition: describe a measurable intermediate objective with a limited timeframe

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DO

  • Conduct PDCA experiments: test small steps towards the target condition
  • Record each experiment: what we predicted, what we did, what happened and what we learned
  • Remove barriers by discovering the actual obstacles in the way of the objective

C

CHECK

  • Daily Coaching Kata: the leader supports employee reflection and learning through PDCA
  • Regular coaching meetings: use Coaching Kata questions at an established rhythm
  • Monitor progress: analyse what has changed and how it affects the team

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ACT

  • Reinforce new habits in the team’s everyday work
  • Improve leaders’ ability to ask the right questions
  • Prepare further leaders for the Kata coach role, building an internal development system

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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
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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.