Be the Kaizen Expert Companies Love

 Module 1: Kaizen Introduction

•  Defining Kaizen
• Defining Kaizen Expert
• Kaizen Fundamentals
•   Kaizen Pillar One: 5S
•  Kaizen Pillar Two: 8 Wastes
• Kaizen Pillar Three: Standard Work

Module 2: Lean & Theory of Constraints 

• Brief History of Lean
• Cost Models
• 5 Principles of Lean
• Defining Value
• Map the Value Stream
• Create Flow
• Establish Pull
• Continuous Pursuit of Perfection

Module 3: Plan, Facilitate  Sustain

• Charter Overview
• The High-Level Daily Agenda

Module 4: Kaizen Event Simulation

• Pre-Kaizen Work
• Simulation Video Review
• Excel Documents Download

Understand and Measure

• Waste Walk Exercise
• Gemba Time Observations
• Spaghetti Diagram 
• Value Stream Mapping
• The Yamazumi
• Creating the Work Combination Table

Analyze and Improve

• Solutions and Impact
• Impact / Effort Matrix
• New Work Methods

Report and Sustain

•  Reporting the Story
• Sustaining the Results

Module 5: Kaizen "Just Do It"

• Defining the Kaizen "Just Do It"
• A3 Introduction
• The Gemba Mud Simulation

Module 6: Virtual Kaizen Events

• Defining the Virtual Kaizen Event
• Overview of Virtual Event Tools 

Module 7: Course Assessment

Module 1: Welcome and On-Boarding

• Problems vs Improvements

Module 2: Getting Started with Root Cause Analysis

• Defining Root Cause Analysis 
• Critical Thinking for Root Cause Analysis

Module 3: The 8D Method

• Introduction to 8D

D0: Plan and Prepare 

• Overview and Case Study
• Plan and Prepare

D1: Form the Team

• Team members and stakeholders

D2: Define the Problem

• Is / Is Not Matrix
• Defining the Problem
• Case Study Action Plan
• Action Plan and Results
• 8D Sketch Problem
• Problem Statement

D3: Contain the Problem

• Suspect Range and Hypothesis Testing
• Quality Alert and Containment Actions
• Scatter Plat and Pivot Tables
• Recap and Pro-Tips

D4:  Identify the Root Cause

• Ishikawa (Fishbone)
• 5 Whys (why made)
• 5 Whys (why escaped)

D5: Identify the Corrective Actions

• Identify Corrective Action (Part 1)
• Identify Corrective Actions (Part 2)
• Impact/Effort Matrix

D6: Implement Corrective Actions

•  Corrective versus Preventative Actions

D7: Implement Preventative Actions

• Implement Preventative Action Flow

Module 4: Bonus Content

• Can there be only one-root cause?
• Aerospace Case Study

 Module 5: Course Downloads

• DMAIC
• Process Mapping
•  Swim Lanes
• Value Stream Mapping
• OEE

The Kaizen-Pro Membership Continues to Grow with New Content added Regularly.

This course has just over 14 hours of video content. While we encourage everyone to move at their own pace, to get through all of the content should take roughly 5 weeks. That said, some folks power through in just a couple of weeks. It's important to take notes so consider that in your total time.

The beauty is that you can always revisit the videos to keep your skills sharp!

Each video ranges from 5 to 45 minutes. Studies have shown that students tend to remember and enjoy on-line learning videos that are in easy-to-consume pieces less than 60 minutes.

Yes. You can use the templates to develop and train others. The only requirement is that you don't copyright any of the information in this course. You can use it, edit it, etc. You just can't prevent others from using it! The presentations are beautifully designed and ready to use!

Each student has access to a Q&A section. There, you can ask questions and make comments. I personally respond to questions within 48 hours (often in just a few hours - but if I haven't responded in 48 hours, please email me directly to ensure I receive your question).

Anytime I update the course you will be notified by email. This includes any new information, videos, downloads, etc. PLUS any updated information that is already located inside the course.

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