Job Instruction (JI) Develops process stability by developing the “one best way” to do a job, and creates a solid training foundation for improvement programs. Learn More
Job Relations (JR) Teaches supervisors how to handle relationship issues with a people-centric view and prevent them from happening. Learn More
Job Methods (JM) Encourages higher productivity and output by improving the way jobs get done and eliminating, combining, rearranging and simplifying steps in the process. Learn More
Job Safety (JS) Provides a framework for supervisors to engage employees in identifying potential hazards, eliminating them and preventing their recurrence. Learn More
TWI Problem Solving (PS) Consolidates and integrates the proven TWI programs of JI, JR and JM, enabling frontline supervisors and workers to be self-sufficient and solve the problems they face more quickly and collaboratively. Learn More
Introduction to Practicing Kata Provides expert guidance in Improvement Kata by setting your goal, establishing current and target conditions, identifying obstacles, introducing PDCA-based experimentation, and practicing Coaching Kata while being mentored by TWI Institute Certified Trainers. Learn More
Foundations and Simulation Melds Kata practice routines with a realistic, hands-on simulation, which creates an authentic foundation for teams in a variety of industries and organizational roles. Learn More
Driving and Coaching Improvement Gives executives and managers everything they need to begin the Kata journey and put programs into practice at their organizations through a week-long, hands-on program. Learn More
Standardized Work The bedrock foundation for all improvement programs, Standardized Work defines a standard for any given process and these standards become the common reference points for the way a task is performed. Standardized Work fights instability and its negative effects. Learn More
Lean without TWI is like a saw without teeth. Dwayne Butcher, former Vice President and Lean Architect From Lean Frontiers Dwayne Butcher, Lean Frontiers, Saw without Teeth (Lean Training Page)
Employees feel the (TWI Institute Training Program) gives them a better opportunity to get to know new employees on a personal and professional level. ... Statistically, we went from a 6- to 8-month training curve down to 6 to 8 weeks. This is a huge improvement and it shows in the attitudes of new employees and their knowledge of the job at hand. Al Engstrom, Plant Manager From Giants Foods Al Engstrom, Plant Manager, Giants Foods (Job Instruction, Lean Training and Industries page)
We're a manufacturing company, but people are the core of our operation. TWI Institute's JR (Job Relations) program brought an emphasis on trust and transparency that built a foundation for a more collaborative and cooperative culture. Norton McMurray Andrea Lee, Norton McMurray (Job Instruction, Solutions and Lean Training Page)
Partner Case Studies Griffith Post School Options By: TWI Institute AUS/NZ Team Developing Team Leaders in a ‘differently abled’ environment. View Partner Case Study