Kaizen continuous improvement methodologies come into play when you start moving into action, once you’ve’ve clarified your intention and know where you want to go. It’s the management end of things.
Kaizen attitudes and values:
- Foster a participatory culture – we’re all in it together
- Are results-oriented and process focused – adjustments made to the process delivers desired results
- Appreciate how small, pro active steps taken in a timely manner, minimize waste
- Recognize mistakes are opportunities for creativity and innovation
- Change as an opportunity for improvement
- Recognize judgment and blame as counter productive
- Measure success through engagement and improved productivity which leads to satisfaction.
The focus is ALWAYS on the moment.
It’s only IN THE MOMENT that you are able to make conscious adjustments that result in incremental improvements over time. By trusting and paying attention to the process, you live in the present and take responsibility for the outcomes. This focus, on the NOW, helps you continually align your vision and action, shifting behaviour as needed, so you are ready and able to accept the future you design, as it happens.
Self discipline, accountability and commitment to process, develop authentic, mindful personal leadership.
To be realistic and keep things in perspective, ask yourself
“How long has the situation you wish to improve been in the making?”
Self Care is critical. It keeps you connected and attuned with your heart.
A personal coaching program or change management plan provides both structure and a step by step action guide with identified milestones and is very helpful depending on the scope of change you hope to achieve.
Kaizen Leadership Institute training and coaching programs accelerate your learning and personal development process. Commitment to continuous improvement is a daily practice. The result is reduced waste, supportive structures, a heightened sense of personal control and well-being with energy and time to spare.
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