Course Description
The Kaizen Project Management Expert Training is designed to empower both organizations and individuals with the tools and techniques needed to enhance project management capabilities. This course is the advanced version of “The Kaizen Project Management Foundation Training”.
This course provides a strong foundation in project management principles, integrating the Kaizen philosophy
to promote continuous improvement and operational efficiency. Participants will learn how to streamline
business processes, optimize resource use, change management, kaizen leadership and drive consistent project
success in a cross-functional set up.
Course Overview
- Continuous Improvement Fundamentals: Learn various frameworks of continuous improvement and apply them in real world scenario.
- Kaizen & Project Management Principles: Master the advanced Kaizen & project management principles to drive efficiency, enhance quality, and ensure successful execution across diverse business processes and projects.
- Kaizen & Project Management Tools and Techniques: Gain proficiency in advanced Kaizen and Project Management tools and techniques, empowering you to drive effective, sustainable change and impactful process improvement initiatives within your organization.
- Application of Kaizen Project Management in Real-world Scenarios: Discover how Kaizen project management principles are applied in different industries and contexts, showcasing its versatility and benefits.
- Developing and Implementing Kaizen Strategies: Learn to design and execute successful Kaizen strategies that are sustainable and adaptable to changing business needs
Who should attend this training
Advanced training in Kaizen project management is ideal for professionals who are deeply involved in continuous improvement initiatives and seek to refine their expertise. Here’s who should consider attending:
• Project Managers & Team Leaders – Those responsible for leading Kaizen-driven projects and
fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Process Improvement Specialists – Professionals focused on optimizing workflows, reducing
inefficiencies, and enhancing productivity.
• Six Sigma Practitioners – Individuals with Lean or Six Sigma backgrounds who want to integrate
Kaizen principles into their existing methodologies.
• Operations & Quality Managers – Those overseeing manufacturing, service operations, or quality
assurance, aiming to refine their processes.
• Executives & Senior Leaders – Leaders who want to drive organization-wide change and cultivate a
Kaizen mindset in their teams.
• Kaizen Facilitators & Coaches – Individuals tasked with training teams and ensuring the effective
implementation of Kaizen strategies.
Course Benefits
- Expert Instruction: Learn from seasoned professionals with extensive experience in Kaizen and process improvement.
- Hands-on Learning: Engage in interactive exercises and simulations, including a capstone project to implement Kaizen principles.
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Gain a well-rounded understanding of the tools, techniques, and principles needed for continuous improvement.
Course Outline
Module 1.0 Overview of Project management & Kaizen:
• Project Management Overview,
• Project Initiation and Developing a Project Charter
• Concepts and Principles of Kaizen
• Role of Management & Change Management
• Tailoring the Culture to Kaizen
• Selecting and Handling Projects
• Project Scope Management: Work Breakdown Structure/Managing Scope Creep
• Project Cost Management: Estimating Costs and Earned Value
Module 2.0 Understanding Kaizen Problem Solving Frameworks:
• Introduction to DMAIC – Kaizen Working with DMAIC
• A3 Problem Solving
• PDCA
• Kaizen Vs Waterfall Approach
Module 3.0 Kaizen Quality Improvement Tools:
• Control Charts
• Check Sheet
• Pareto Chart
• Histogram
• Scatter Diagram
• Process Map
• Cause and Effect Diagram
Module 4.0 Types of Waste:
• Overview
Module 5.0 Introduction to Value Stream Mapping and Swim Lane:
• Case Study
Module 6.0 Kaizen Event:
• Kaizen Week Preparation
• General Kaizen Week Framework
• Kaizen Team Rules
• Kaizen Week Schedule
• Kaizen Preparation in a Nutshell
• Selecting Suitable Areas for Kaizen
• Not Everything Can Be Solved by a Kaizen Event
• Formal Kaizen Roles
• Kaizen Sponsor and Champion
Module 7.0 A3 Problem Solving:
• Case Study
Module 8.0 Project Closure:
• Project Risk Management
• Project or Phase Closing
Module 9.0 Change Management:
• How to manage organizational change effectively, ensuring minimal resistance and smooth transitions.
