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Kaizen Leaders – this article is for you.<\/p>\n

Don’t forget – at the bottom of the article, you can download a FREE Kaizen Event Guide<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

And, go here if you’re curious about what Kaizen and Shaving Have in Common<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Technically, there is only one type of Kaizen – and that’s Daily Kaizen – because if it’s good, then it’s worth doing quickly<\/a>. But, in practice, especially the way Lean is taught and practiced by many unqualified, random, and shady Lean consultants, Kaizen is perceived as of various types<\/a>. Anyways.<\/p>\n

PS: Go here If you want a Kaizen Newspaper<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For those that have led and facilitated Point Kaizen Events, you have undoubtedly experience many emotions as you led a group through the steps of Plan-Do-Check-Act. Especially early in your career. But even more experienced veterans, there’s still some element of nervousness.<\/p>\n

You will surely relate to and understand these emotions. For those new to Lean, this is what you have to look forward to.<\/p>\n

1. Leading Kaizen Events is a roller coaster of emotions.<\/h2>\n

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2. You’ve prepared and done a lot of pre-work.<\/h2>\n

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3. But then . . . you forgot to invite the Kaizen Event Sponsor – Your BOSS!<\/h2>\n

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4. Nevertheless, you are mostly feeling confident right now.<\/h2>\n

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5. But, wait, right before the event begins, you all of a sudden get nervous.<\/h2>\n

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6. What if you get tongue tied?<\/h2>\n

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7. What if you mess up and look like a fool?<\/h2>\n

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8. Whatever happens, happens. Let’s rock this.<\/h2>\n

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9. Then, it turns out that you freaked out for no reason. You finish facilitating the Kaizen Event and it went awesome!<\/h2>\n

\"checklist<\/p>\n

Go grab the FREE Kaizen Event Guide. Totally Free.<\/p>\n

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