Introduction

The rapid pace of technological innovation, economic competition, and knowledge growth has significantly transformed industrial and administrative processes across public and private sectors worldwide. In this context, continuous improvement has become one of the most essential conditions for organizational survival and competitiveness.

Organizations that adopt continuous improvement methods, maintain acceptable policies, and achieve high customer satisfaction levels have proven more capable of competing and thriving even during economic crises. The Japanese experience of excellence in technology and economy became a case study for management experts globally.

The remarkable discovery was Kaizen – the Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement. By minimizing waste in processes, resources, and time, Kaizen has enabled Japanese companies to achieve high-quality production at lower costs and greater profitability. This program provides an in-depth understanding and hands-on application of Kaizen methodology, enabling participants to implement it effectively in their organizations.

Objectives

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Enhance performance efficiency through advanced global methodologies.

• Understand the integrated design of the Kaizen strategy for continuous improvement.

• Acquire different concepts and strategies of the Kaizen methodology.

• Gain practical and scientific skills to positively influence overall productivity.

Target Audience

• Employees in public and private sectors.

• Professionals interested in innovation, talent development, and creative thinking.

• Students and researchers seeking excellence and change strategies.

• Board Chairmen, General Managers, and Executives.

• Department Heads and Division Managers.

• Anyone wishing to develop skills and expertise in continuous improvement.

Outline

Day 1 – Japanese Continuous Improvement Methodology (Kaizen)

• Concept of continuous improvement.

• Types of improvement methods.

• The concept of Kaizen methodology.

• The Kaizen umbrella and its diverse roles.

Day 2 – Benefits of Applying Kaizen Methodology

• Core requirements of the methodology.

• Types of waste (Muda, Mura, Muri).

• The Seven Wastes (7 WASTES).

• Surveys and assessments.

Day 3 – Preparation Requirements for Kaizen Application

• Tools of improvement: Check Sheets, Control Charts, Pareto Diagram, Fishbone Diagram.

• Change management as a key success factor.

• Requirements for successful organizational change.

• Skills for overcoming resistance to change.

Day 4 – Team Building and Management

• Introduction to team building and management skills.

• Main improvement steps: PDCA Cycle, Juran Trilogy, PSM.

• Exercises, applications, and case studies.

Day 5 – Comprehensive Approach to Applying Kaizen

• How to apply the Kaizen methodology.

• Identifying target processes for improvement.

• Types of processes suitable for improvement.

• Setting priorities for improvement.

• Forming improvement teams and defining roles.

• Implementing improvements.

• Workplace organization concepts.

• The 5S pillars of workplace organization.

• Exercises, applications, and case studies.