The Kaizen Event Planner is a practical, how-to guide for planning and executing Kaizen Events in non-manufacturing settings, and conducting post-Event follow-up to sustain the changes made. Geared to continuous improvement professionals and leadership within the office areas of manufacturing, the service sector and knowledge-worker environments, this book provides the methodology and practical tools for generating measurable results, while building a motivated workforce and laying the foundation for continuous improvement.
This workbook:
Highlights the key success factors for holding Kaizen Events in non-manufacturing environments.
Provides readers with a set of interactive, Excel-based tools, which serve as standard work for planning and executing Kaizen Events and conducting post-Event follow-up.
Introduces Metrics-Based Process Mapping - a tactical-level mapping tool that enables process designers to make effective, data-based decisions regarding waste elimination - and measure the success of their improvement efforts.
Includes a CD that contains 15 interactive, Excel-based standard work tools, such as a Kaizen Event Charter, Planning Checklist, Team Formation Worksheet, Event Report (containing programmed formulas that auto-calculate improvement results for key metrics), and a Sustainability Plan.
The Kaizen Event Planner provides those responsible for improving office, service, and technical processes with the skills to effectively scope the activity, engage the right people, and facilitate successful Events! |
Review
People who are just starting on their Lean journey can shave a year off their learning curve by putting the pointers this book offers into practice. The writing is clear, flows in an easy-to-follow sequence, and provides numerous useful summary tables. There are also multiple nuggets of wisdom for experienced Lean practitioners as well.
Plus, the book offers a CD with many of the forms that are critical to kaizen success. Even if your company already has its own Lean toolbox, you can make it better by getting ideas from these templates.
This is a great `sharpen the axe' book for beginners and experts alike. By Jeff Hajek.
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