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Improvement Kata

A systematic way of training in scientific thinking inspired by the lean practices that made Toyota into the world's leading auto manufacturer

by Andrew Davis · Version 6 · Download .md

1 part · 6 phases

Part 1 Part 1
  1. Target Condition 2 min

    What is the Target Condition?

  2. Current Condition 2 min

    What is the Actual Condition now?

  3. Reflect on the last step taken 5 min
    1. What did you plan as your Last Step?
    2. What did you Expect?
    3. What Actually Happened?
    4. What did you Learn?
  4. Obstacles 2 min

    What Obstacles do you think are preventing you from reaching the target condition? Which one are you addressing now?

  5. Next Experiment 3 min

    What is your Next Step (Next experiment)? What do you expect?

  6. Go and See 1 min

    How quickly can we go and see what we Have Learned from taking that step?