Toyota Kata Live

(DAY 3+4)

Facilitated by Tilo Schwarz and Team ZMO

A two day adventure. *must be able to attend both days

Practicing Kata For Real – A hands-on workshop with the Zingerman’s Mailorder team.

Developing new habits and ways of thinking really starts when you put it into practice. You can only get so far by thinking about it. It's by doing that you see the real power and potential of Toyota Kata as a skill building process for you and your team.

Therefore we're going to dive into a hands-on approach ant practice Toyota Kata at the Zingerman’s Mailorder Warehouse, where real-world conditions bring coaching and scientific thinking to life. Practice, Experiment, Learn, Reflect.

Join us for a unique event where you'll dive deep into the practice of Toyota Kata. Through hands-on exercises and reflective learning, you'll uncover the transformative power of integrating new habits and thought patterns into your leadership approach and the everyday work of the people you are responsible for. This is your opportunity to elevate your leadership and coaching skills beyond conventional methods and discover the full spectrum of possibilities that practicing Toyota Kata offers.

If you are new to Kata and have participated in the Kata Practitioner Day, this is a great way to experience Toyota Kata first hand and under real world conditions. If you already have Kata experience, the two days with the Zingerman’s Mailorder team and Tilo Schwarz are a fantastic opportunity to increase your ability and confidence in practicing Improvement Kata and Coaching Kata with your team.

What to Expect:

During the two workshop days, we intend to personally try out the following four routines:

• Understanding, capturing, and describing current states

• Deriving challenging, solution-free target states

• Conducting and reflecting on PDCA cycles towards the target state

• Guiding your mentee with the Coaching Kata

To facilitate this, we will practice in small groups under the guidance of an experienced coach. All necessary tools and forms will be provided. Starting with the role of the process improver or learner, participants will then progress to practice the role of the coach, and get an understanding of the role of a 2nd coach.

Each role, with its unique features, will be understood and internalized in detail. All applied forms and tools can be immediately implemented in your own company after the course to continue practicing Kata.

Join us for a unique event specifically designed for maximizing hands-on experience, where you'll dive deep into the application of Toyota Kata. Through exercises and reflective learning, you'll uncover the transformative power of integrating new habits and thought patterns into your leadership approach. This is your opportunity to elevate your coaching skills beyond conventional methods and discover the full spectrum of possibilities that Toyota Kata as a skill building process offers.

Why Attend?

• Hands-On Practice: Engage in real-world exercises that bring the principles of Kata to life, allowing you to experience the impact firsthand.

• Experimental Learning: Test and trial new approaches in a supportive environment, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within your team.

• Deep Reflection: Reflect on your learnings and experiences, understanding how they can be applied to enhance your management style and team dynamics.

• Peer Networking: Connect with fellow managers who are equally passionate about transforming their leadership through practical learning and reflection.

This Event is For You If:

This event is specially crafted for managers, change and Lean leaders, educators, and anyone responsible for developing coaches across all sectors, who are eager to elevate their ability to support and nurture the growth of the people they work with.