the power of kata (PDI)

Based on the work of Mike Rother and his studies of the Toyota Corporation, we consider this to be one of the most powerful methods of change a company can adopt.


We have personally seen this approach save hundreds of thousands of dollars in production processes.


Scientific in its footing, cultural in its essence, Kata, (we also call it "Pattern for Daily Improvement" (PDI), focuses on envisioning your desired destination (Challenge) and then taking consistent steps, both experimental and scientific, to progress toward it, one meaningful step at a time.


Daily cadence is best, with a coach/trainee relationship by people deep in the organization and close to the processes. Results are analyzed, learnings captured and a next step planned. Repeat tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow. A cultural change towards continuous improvement develops.


The training is very interactive with a lot of hands-on practice and can be a one day or two day session.
You will learn about:

  • Setting a Challenge


  • Establishing  the Story Board


  • Analyzing and documenting the Current State


  • Setting a Target Condition


  • Measuring Output


  • Effective Coaching


  • The Daily Coaching Cycle


  • Handling Obstacles


You will come away with an understanding of how valuable it is in your head; practice it at work and that understanding will move right to your gut!


One or two day session. Pricing is dependent on the situation...let's talk.