Kaizen Prerequisites

      
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		            		Sylvia Grant
Consultant, Australia
			            
Kaizen Prerequisites

	          		I believe self-discipline is a mandatory prerequisite before one can hope to achieve success with Kaizen, just as it is in martial arts. The focus and 'stillness' of thought required in martial arts helps with the implementation of Kaizen. What is your opinion?
				      
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						            	Gary Disley
Teacher, Australia
												
				                Stillness of Thought as a Prerequisite for Kaizen

													Yes Sylvia, clear thinking and the ability to focus is more critical important in times of rapid change just as it is in martial arts.. 

Although in these times of constant change it might be a mistake to focus everything in one direction without providing strategies to continue to improve operational agility and flexibility to help navigate projects.

When you cite "stillness of thought" are you talking about 'reflection learning' or simply 'reinforce focus'?
				                
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						            	Ramiro Molina
Consultant, Colombia
												
				                Preparing for Kaizen | Kaizen Prerequisites

													Here are a few more prerequisites which should be performed before starting a Kaizen event:
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						            	kevin_nin, China
												
				                Kaizen Prerequisites | Preparing for Kaizen

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						            	Dirk
Management Consultant, Australia
												
				                Top Management Commitment for Kaizen and Organisational Change

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						            	Anonymous
												
				                Kaizen and Organisational Culture

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						            	Philippe Guenet
Coach, United Kingdom
												
				                Time is also Key

													I agree that discipline is essential - one has to be relentless to focus on identifying and standard... Sign up 14-1-2023
				              
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						            	Jaap de Jonge
Editor, Netherlands
												
				                Kaizen Prerequisites

													@Philippe Guenet: Yes! Could it be - as you imply - that a belief system that "quality is key" is a ... Sign up 15-1-2023
				              
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						            	Philippe Guenet
Coach, United Kingdom
												
				                Quality Awareness as a Prerequisite for Kaizen

													I don't think that anybody will object that quality is important. Classic management is taking it fo... Sign up 15-1-2023
				              
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