We've Been Wrong about Kaizen
Jun 27, 2023In this video, I’m going to tell you why Kaizen does not mean continuous improvement! By the end of this video you’ll these 3-Key Facts about Kaizen:
- Know what Kaizen Actually means
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Understand the Kanji that means KAIZEN
- And know the actual Japanese word that means continuous improvement
Over 30 years ago, Masaaki Imai released the book: ‘Kaizen: The Key to Japan’s Competitive Success’ (McGraw Hill).
- Through this book, the term Kaizen was introduced in the western world. Today Kaizen is recognized worldwide as an important pillar of an organization’s long-term competitive strategy.
- Since introducing this term as a systematic approach for business improvement, companies that implement Kaizen have continually yielded superior results.
As we examine the Kaizen Kanji, we'll discover a much deeper definition that we all should be aware of and consider applying in our own lives.