Manufacturing Management Books. The Kaizen Event Planner: Achieving Rapid Improvement in Office, Service, and Technical Environments | by Karen Martin and Mike Osterling | ISBN: 9781563273513. Event Leadership and Planning Tools. Identifying Waste and Performing Root Cause Analysis

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The Kaizen Event Planner: Achieving Rapid Improvement in Office, Service, and Technical Environments

by Karen Martin and Mike Osterling
ISBN:9781563273513

Providing methods and tools to help build a motivated workforce and lay a foundation for continuous improvement, this practical how-to guide takes readers through the ins and outs of planning and executing Kaizen Events in non-manufacturing settings.

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The Kaizen Event Planner—Achieving Rapid Improvement in Office, Service, and Technical Environments







Preface
Introduction
Overview
How to Use This Book
The CD
Other Learning Material

CD Instructions for Use
Overview
Kaizen Event Tools—General Information
Kaizen Event Tools: Navigation Tips




Part I – Lean and Kaizen: An Overview
Chapter 1 – Lean Enterprise Principles

Overview
Lean Thinking
Defining Value—Eliminating Non-Value-Adding Activities
Mapping the Value Stream

Chapter 2 – Kaizen Characteristics
Overview
A Properly Facilitated Kaizen Event

Part II – Kaizen Event Planning
Chapter 3 – Planning Essentials

Overview
Event Leadership and Planning Tools
Kaizen Event Charter
Planning Checklist
Getting Started

Chapter 4 – Event Leadership
Overview
Facilitator Roles
Facilitator Traits
Developing Internal Facilitators
Identifying Prospective Facilitators

Chapter 5 – Scoping the Event
Overview
Event Scope and Schedule

Chapter 6 – Kaizen Team Formation
Overview
Kaizen Team Structure
Effective Team Member Traits
Defining the Functions to be Represented on the Team
Selecting Specific Team Members
Completing the Event Charter

Chapter 7 – Event Logistics
Overview
Selecting Dates
Selecting Start and End Times
Selecting a Location—”Kaizen Central”
Scheduling the Interim Briefing(S)
Workforce Training
The Team Presentation
Food
Supplies
Team Recognition



Chapter 8 – Pre-Event Communication
Overview
Communication Considerations
Communication Worksheet
Communication Details
Special Considerations

Chapter 9 – Final Preparations
Process Performance Data
Additional Relevant Information
Lean Overview




Part III – Kaizen Event Execution
Chapter 10 – Event Structure

Overview
Approximate Event Agenda
Interim Briefings
Event Execution

Chapter 11 – Event Kickoff
Overview
Leadership Welcome
Facilitator Introduction
Stages of Team Development

Chapter 12 – Documenting the Current State
Overview
Current State Documentation and Analysis Options
Metrics-Based Process Map (MBPM)
Creating the MBPM
Current State Summary Metrics

Chapter 13 – Identifying Waste and Performing Root Cause Analysis
Overview
Identifying Value-Adding and Necessary Non-Value-Adding Activities
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Tools



Chapter 14 – Brainstorming and Prioritizing Improvement Options
Overview
Review the Current State Map
Stimulate Innovation
Provide Improvement Tools Training
Brainstorm to Generate Improvement Ideas
Evaluate, Prioritize, and Select Ideas

Chapter 15 – Designing and Testing Improvements
Overview
Creating a Work Plan
Testing Improvements

Chapter 16 – Implementing Improvements
Overview
Planning for Training
Training Formats
Gathering Feedback
Attendance
Training Content

Chapter 17 – Event Wrap-Up
Overview
Kaizen Event Report
Sustainability Plan
30-Day List
Parking Lot Issues
Team Presentation
Team Recognition and Celebration
Disbanding the Team

Part IV – Beyond the Kaizen Event: Sustaining and Expanding
Chapter 18 – Follow-Up Activities

Overview
Weekly Follow-Up Meetings
Process Stabilization
Post-Event Process Audits

Chapter 19 – Creating a Kaizen Culture
Overview
Understanding the Change Process
Demonstrating Leadership Commitment
Developing a Continuous-Improvement Infrastructure
Conclusion

Part V – Appendices
Appendix A – Lean Terminology

A-C
D-F
G-M
N-P
Q-T
U-W

Appendix B – Additional Resources
Books
Articles
DVDs
Professional Associations, Trade Organization, Websites

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