Toyota Kata: What is it and How Can it Help You Continuously Improve?
Toyota Kata is a management philosophy that aims to help businesses continuously improve. It was developed by Taiichi Ohno, the father of the Toyota Production System. As defined by its name, “Kata,” it means continuous improvement. It's not exactly what they teach in school. But, it has been proven
The Perfection Myth Busted: Why Aim for Progress Instead
When someone says you’re a perfectionist, how do you feel? If you’re like most people, I bet you’d feel proud and happy. After all, being a perfectionist means you always aim for the best in everything. But there is a caveat to always seeking perfection. You can miss out
How to Amplify Your Intrinsic Motivation to Learn
Learning has always been a part of human evolution. It is a part of our nature as humans that our capacity to learn new things can impact the way we thrive and continuously improve. But in the same way that we view learning to be easy and natural, it
The Formula to Finding Purpose: How to Find Your Ikigai
In our everyday life, we have constantly strived to find the perfect balance of happiness, purpose and success. While some might have easily found that balance, others are still working on it. On times when you have done some self introspection, have you ever wondered where your life is
How to Implement Hansei to Encourage Self Improvement
Ever since we were young, we have always been taught that self improvement is essential. We need it to grow, mature, survive and thrive. We are naturally improving in one way or another. But if we want to align our path to self improvement towards our personal and professional
Lean Manufacturing Principles and Concepts You Should Know About
Companies constantly pursue strategies and techniques to gain a competitive advantage and continuously improve their business. Companies look for measures to keep their costs in check, increase their productivity, and improve profitability. One of the most popular concepts that have helped transform companies is lean manufacturing. Let’s explore how
