Introduction to Kata Foundations and Simulation
Kata Foundations and Simulation is a one-day training program and learning experience for supervisors and teams. It melds Kata process and principles with realistic, hands-on simulation. An eye-opening view into the workings and importance of Kata, the simulation serves as an authentic foundation for teams in a variety of industries and organizational roles. Also, the program provides a platform to demonstrate the integration of TWI training and, with it, an elegant and effective way to overcome obstacles in lean, continuous improvement, operational excellence and talent development initiatives. Kata Foundations and Simulation is an ideal program for those who are new to Kata or exploring the benefits of Kata and TWI.
Our end-to-end programming assures adoption and continuation of the benefits of Foundational Kata and Simulation. Your TWI Institute coach will meet with management, managers, trainers, supervisors and team leaders to observe your implementation. Your coach will gauge progress, identify problems, suggest solutions and help realign goals.
What We Will Cover
Kata Foundations and Simulation, as is the case with all TWI Institute programs, is focused on the people who supervise teams and individuals. Its emphasis is not only on building skills but also on empowering teams and team leaders to “learn by doing.” What’s more, Kata Foundations and Simulation provides a proven and reliable model for elevating the kind of employee engagement, problem solving and creativity that advances ongoing or planned continuous improvement, kaizen, lean and operational excellence initiatives.
- Understanding and practicing the Improvement Kata and Coaching Kata patterns
- Use and application of PDCA — Plan, Do, Check, Act — and scientific thinking
- Comprehending the dynamics and importance of challenges
- Setting and achieving goals; the impact of experiments and small steps
- Grasping the nature of the current condition and the associated metrics that define it
- Why identifying and removing obstacles is key to eliminating waste
- How TWI programs help in addressing obstacles and solving problems
- Building capability by extending people beyond their knowledge threshold
- Checking progress, coaching the worker and encouraging questions
Delivering Outstanding Results
Experience the Power of Kata
See how Kata integrates people, purpose and process
Increase Improvement Ideas Exponentially
Expand the knowledge threshold and creativity on your frontlines
More Collaborative and Cooperative Environments
Builds trust, teamwork and synergy
Enhance Frontline Capabilities
Instill the concept of doing and thinking toward achievable improvement targets