SWP 075: Implementing Toyota Kata Starter

The Strategic What Podcast

Toyota Kata Starter: What are the main management aspects you should consider when implementing this methodology?

I’m starting a new series on manufacturing and operations management. In this first episode of the series, we will talk about some management aspects of implementing Toyota Kata Starter.

We will discuss:

• What you should consider when implementing any methodology in your organization
• From a senior management perspective, what to do before pursuing an implementation
• I’ll describe the main aspects of Toyota Kata Starter
• I’ll briefly explain it’s components and the famous five questions
• I’ll close with a case study of an implementation in a manufacturing company

THE ONE TAKE AWAY FROM THIS EPISODE

• Learn the main considerations you should have if you decide to implement Toyota Kata Starter.

LINKS & TOOLS FROM THIS EPISODE

Interesting articles and background story about Toyota Kata Starter

• Introduction to Toyota Kata - Mike Rother
• The Toyota Kata Practice Guide by Mike Rother
• Four Valuable Lessons from GM’s Failed Experiment by Nadeem Haidary
• This American Life Podcast: Episode 403 Nummi (2010)
• This American Life Podcast: Episode 561 Nummi (2015)

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