We've Been Wrong about Kaizen

In this video, I’m going to tell you why Kaizen does not mean continuous improvement! By the end of this video you’ll these 3-Key Facts about Kaizen:

• Know what Kaizen Actually means

• Understand the Kanji that means KAIZEN

• And know the actual Japanese word that means continuous improvement

Over 30 years ago, Masaaki Imai released the book: ‘Kaizen: The Key to Japan’s Competitive Success’ (McGraw Hill).

• Through this book, the term Kaizen was introduced in the western world. Today Kaizen is recognized worldwide as an important pillar of an organization’s long-term competitive strategy.
• Since introducing this term as a systematic approach for business improvement, companies that implement Kaizen have continually yielded superior results.

As we examine the Kaizen Kanji, we'll discover a much deeper definition that we all should be aware of and consider applying in our own lives.