Preparation Before the Kaizen Is Crucial

Preparation Before the Kaizen Is Crucial

Two to four weeks of hard preparation work by the Green Belt or Black Belt and team or kaizen leader is required for a kaizen. The kaizen leader should be a Green Belt or Black Belt. Essentially the first six kaizen tools (there are eleven) are com­pleted or very nearly roughed out before the kaizen event.  The champion (the sponsor who wants the kaizen done) and kaizen leader must identify necessary subject-matter experts (team members) required for the kaizen. The champion and kaizen leader should author a draft kaizen charter. Hold initial planning meetings with affected stakeholders to communicate the kaizen’s schedule, metrics, targets, and Lean tools to be applied. Most kaizen teams hold three-to-five working meetings before the actual kaizen event.

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