Watch this video:
Kaizen Events - When and How to use them
(Here's the video summary for your reference: https://www.beltcourse.com/blog/kaizen-vs-dmaic-vs-a3-problem-solving)
Then, answer a couple of questions by clicking the button below to start.
Question 1 of 4
Can you think of specific examples when your organization could use Kaizen events? List them below. Why would kaizen event be the appropriate methodology?
Question 2 of 4
Do you have enough and the right people (recommended: process owners) to fully lead kaizen events on their own? If not, how can we get them the right training and coaching?
Question 3 of 4
Can you think of times when you could use a kaizen event during a DMAIC project? (Hint: in one of the phases maybe...)
Question 4 of 4
If you're going to do embed an A3 Problem-Solving in a Kaizen, do your kaizen leaders also have the right A3 Problem-Solving facilitation skills?