10 Ground Rules for Kaizen

1. Don‘t try to justify the past – challenge fixed ideas

2. Be positive – think how things CAN be done not why they CAN‘T be done

3. Use data, not pet theories

4. Use wisdom not money

5. Work smarter not harder

6. Set high standards

7. Correct failures immediately - 70% now is better than 100% never

8. Lead by example

9. A team is better than 1 expert – involve people

10.Identify the root cause