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Gemba Kaizen: A Commonsense Approach to Continuous Improvement (Blinkist Summary)

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Duration: 16m Skill level: General Released: 8/18/2020

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Gemba Kaizen is an introduction to the Japanese business philosophy of Kaizen, a low-cost strategy that revolutionizes working standards to reduce waste and increase efficiency. Author Masaaki Imai reveals the aspects of Kaizen that are crucial to building lean business strategies. In this audio-only summary of Imai's popular book, you can explore the definition of Kaizen and the five Ss (5S) of workplace organization, discover the importance of flexible standards and self-discipline, and learn a visualization process for quicker troubleshooting and stronger employee motivation. Plus, find out why Kaizen is incomplete without strong leadership.

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