The document discusses a presentation by Deondra Wardelle on the Toyota Kata, which is a model for continuous improvement derived from Toyota's management practices. It emphasizes the importance of establishing a long-term improvement goal, analyzing current conditions, and experimenting toward a target condition. The presentation also includes insights from a community event, future webinars, and various resources related to continuous improvement.

1. Kata in the
Community
Hosted by
Host: Mark Graban
Senior Advisor, KaiNexus
Mark@KaiNexus.com
Presenter: Deondra Wardelle
DeondraWardelle.com
info@deondrawardelle.com

2. About Deondra Wardelle
• Leader, organizer, corporate trainer,
licensed health coach, problem solver,
motivational speaker and continuous
improvement professional
• President & CEO of her own firm
– DeondraWardelle.com
• Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
• 20 years experience in manufacturing
• Member of LeanCommunicators.com
• Founder of www.RootCauseRacism.com

3. KATA in the Community
Presenter: Deondra Wardelle
Continuous Improvement Coach

4. Kata in the Kata Community: Reflections from KataCon7
Kata in the Community
Introduction to the Toyota Kata
Objectives
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What’s Next?
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC

5. P O L L # 1
W H AT I S Y O U R
E X P E R I E N C E W I T H
P R A C T I C I N G
TO Y O TA K ATA ?
K ATA C U R I O U S ,
L E A R N E R , C O A C H
O R 2 N D C O A C H
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6. Scientific Thinking & Doing
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7. The Kata Defined
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Kata (方)
Suffix Meaning "Way of Doing"
The Improvement Kata model comes from research into how
Toyota manages people, which is summarized in the book
Toyota Kata by Mike Rother

8. .
Each step of the Improvement Kata pattern operates within the context of the previous step.
This framing effect is an integral part of developing daily/regular habits.
Toyota Kata
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© Mike Rother

9. The Improvement Kata Model
• Step one defines the purpose for improvement.
• It’s generally a long-range goal and strategic…something that you cannot reach
today.
• A measurable description of success 6 months – 3 years in the future
• The challenge is where strategy and execution meet.
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© Mike Rother
Many T/Cs needed to
achieve a challenge
Theme
Execution Strategy
Current
Condition
Obstacles Target
Condition
Challenge Vision

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WIBG?
The Improvement Kata Model
© Mike Rother

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© Mike Rother
The Toyota Kata Starter Kata
Storyboard Current
Condition
Analysis
Establishing a
Target Condition
Experimenting
Record
Obstacle
Parking
Lot
LEARNER
COACH
Five Coaching
Kata Questions
Daily Coaching
Cycles

12. Coaching Kata Roles
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Learner
Apply the steps
of the
Improvement
Kata. Achieve a
Target Condition
at the improver’s
level in the
organization.
Coach
Increase the
improver’s skill in
applying the
Improvement
Kata through
practice on real
goals and real
processes.
2nd
Coach
Observes
coaching cycles
and gives
feedback to the
coach. The 2nd
Coach is
responsible for
the effectiveness
of the coach’s
teaching.
© Mike Rother

13. The Kata Code
Conditions are unpredictable.
Enjoy the learning zone.
Understand the direction, grasp the current condition, establish a target condition,
experiment toward the target condition.
Beginners practice Starter Kata exactly.
Have a coach, be a coach.
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© Mike Rother

14. P O L L # 2
Y O U C A N B U I L D
O N T H E S TA R T E R
K ATA A N D E V O LV E
Y O U R O W N
A P P R O A C H ?
T R U E O R FA L S E
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15. Kata Microlearning: Gemma Jones
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http://sparkimprovement.co.uk/

16. Out of the Shadows-The Toyota Kata Future: Tracy Defoe
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td@thelearningfactor.ca

17. KataCon7 Observations:
Tilo Schwarz
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https://www.tiloschwarz.com/
Think scientifically
about the world. View
people with the heart.

18. Enjoy the Learning Zone!
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https://www.kata-school.org/

19. Have a Coach, Be a Coach
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Pre COVID-19
Pre COVID-19

20. Beyond the Starter Kata
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21. P O L L # 3
H O W W I L L Y O U
U S E T H E K ATA TO
C H A N G E T H E
W O R L D ?
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22. KATA Call to Action: Run with it Change the World!
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www.DeondraWardelle.com

23. Announcements
(Then Q&A)

24. Future Webinars
• Training Team Office Hours
– April 8th,
– KaiNexus customers only
• Presentation Webinar
– Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement at Woodfin
– April 14th, 1 pm ET
– Evan Gracyzk and Bob Bell presenting
– Open to ALL!
Register: www.KaiNexus.com/webinars
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Address Burnout in Veterinary Medicine

25. Other Resources
blog.KaiNexus.com
KaiNexus.com/webinars

26. KaiNexus Podcasts
• www.KaiNexus.com/podcasts
• Subscribe via:
– Apple Podcasts
– Google Podcasts
– Stitcher
– Spotify

27. Q&A
• Web:
– www.kainexus.com
– blog.kainexus.com
– www.rootcauseracism.com
• Webinars on Demand:
– www.kainexus.com/webinars
• Social Media:
– www.twitter.com/kainexus
– www.linkedin.com/company/kainexus
– www.facebook.com/kainexus
Mark Graban
Senior Advisor, KaiNexus
Mark@KaiNexus.com
Presenter: Deondra Wardelle
www.DeondraWardelle.com
info@deondrawardelle.com