Kaizen Expert Programme

Introduction:

This programme is developed for Change Agents within the organisation tasked to lead or participate in continual improvement projects. A Kaizen Expert focuses on specific aspects of the Kaizen tools, techniques and concepts within the complete Kaizen curriculum.

Duration: 10 Days

Target Audience: Managers, Process Owners and Project Team Members

Programme Objectives:

The Kaizen Expert Programme is structured into individual modules with each covering practical Kaizen implementation skills. The programme contents can be further customised according to each organisation’s unique requirements.

Programme Outline:

Module 1 - Intensive Kaizen Concepts and Tools Training

• Kaizen Concepts\
• Define Quality, Problem, Objective and Goal
• Determine Customer Requirements and CTQs (Critical To Quality)
• Establish CTQ Matrix
• Resource/Stakeholder Analysis
• Change Management
• Voice of Customer
• Cost of Quality
• Identify Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Training and Hands-on Workshop on the following Kaizen Tools:
• • Waste Identification and Elimination
  • Visual Management
  • Spaghetti Diagram
  • Layout Planning
  • Mistake Proofing
  • Continuous Flow
  • 5S
  • Standard Work
  • Effective QC Tools
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Team Based Problem Solving
  • Project Management
  • Kaizen Event
  • Project Charter

Module 2 – Process Mapping and Value Stream Mapping Workshop

• Overview of Process Mapping and Value Stream Mapping Principles and Methodology
• Mapping Tools and Symbols
• Process Mapping and Value Stream Mapping - Current State
• Hands-on Mapping Session
• Analysing the Current State
• Process Mapping and Value Stream Mapping - Future State
• Hands-on Mapping Session
• Achieving the Future State
• Using Process Maps and Value Stream Maps to Identify Continuous Improvement Projects
• Prioritising and Selecting Kaizen Projects
• Developing a Kaizen Roadmap
• Identify Project, Champion, Project Owner
• Develop Project Charter
• Develop Project Plan

Module 3 – Kaizen Project Implementation

• Identify the Kaizen Project
• Establish Project Structure
• Prepare for the Kaizen Event
• Agree on Objectives / Analyse background data / Map Current State for the Kaizen Project
• Identify Areas for Improvement / Map Future State for the Kaizen Project
• Cost / Benefit Analysis of Projects
• Implement Future State Improvements
• Evaluate Performance for Future State
• Finalise Improvements and On-going Actions / Feedback
• Post Project Review to Ensure Momentum has been Maintained
• Follow up to Ensure Project Completion
• Identify Further Areas for Improvement / Skills Development
• Project Close-out
• Project Presentation and Sharing of Learning Experience and Solutions by Project Team
• Project Sponsor Presents Long-term Solution Ideas
• Celebration of Achievement

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