Improvement Kata (IKT)

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ka·ta
[ˈkädə]
NOUN
Kata is a Japanese term meaning ‘form’ — in the context of martial arts, katas are patterns or routines that are practiced repeatedly to develop muscle memory.

About this Workshop

Improvement Kata is a practice used in business contexts to achieve goals in a systematic way and establish a culture of continual improvement.

The Improvement Kata is an iterative & incremental pattern that a company, team, or individual can use to navigate complex problems.

Picture a daunting task

Course Topics

  • The Four Steps
  • The Five Coaching Questions
  • The Six Common Pitfalls
  • All About Agreements
  • Careful Cadences
  • Effective Experiment Design

Who Should Attend?

The concepts are applicable in the management of complex problems and empirical process control.

What You Need

Computer desk

Quiet Place & Computer

Webcam is required. A good internet connection is important. Consider using headphones unless your room is quiet.
Open Mind

An Open Mind

A willing to experiment is invaluable. Openness to new tools and techniques leads to opportunity.

What You Get

IKT Badge Logo

IKT Certificate

Track your progress in my personal training series. Read about the series here.
Wallet with gift card

Alumni Discounts

All alumni earn a lifetime of discounts for my future courses.
An open door

Unlimited Reruns

The door is always open. Join my future sessions of this course at no charge. Redeem here.
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Earn PDUs

Earn credits for Project Management Institute® or other professional memberships.

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