Kaizen Leader / Event Facilitator

The Kaizen Leader / Event Facilitator program prepares professionals to plan, lead, and facilitate Kaizen (Rapid Improvement) events that deliver immediate, measurable gains in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale. Delivered by BGMC, this hands-on course builds strong facilitation, analysis, and change-leadership skills—enabling leaders to turn ideas into results within days, not months.

Why Kaizen Leadership?

Kaizen Leadership

A practical, event-driven curriculum focused on planning, facilitation, and sustainment:

1. Kaizen Fundamentals

Kaizen philosophy and principles
Kaizen vs. DMAIC vs. projects
When to use Kaizen events for maximum impact

2. Kaizen Event Planning

Selecting the right problem and scope
Defining objectives, KPIs, and success criteria
Building the Kaizen team and roles

3. Facilitation Skills for Leaders

Running effective workshops and stand-ups
Engaging teams and managing conflict
Visual management and decision-making

4. Kaizen Tools & Techniques

Waste identification and flow analysis
Standard work and visual controls
5S, quick changeover basics, error proofing
Simple root cause analysis for rapid fixes

5. Implementing Improvements

Rapid testing and piloting solutions
Managing risk and approvals

Capturing results and benefits

6. Sustainment & Follow-Up

Standardization and handover
Tracking actions and KPIs
Post-event reviews and learning capture

7. Live Simulations & Case Studies

Full Kaizen event simulation
Team presentations and feedback

Ideal for professionals responsible for improvement execution:

Lean & Continuous Improvement Practitioners
Operations, Manufacturing & Service Managers
Team Leaders, Supervisors & Shift In-Charges
Quality, Process & Industrial Engineers
Project Managers and CI Facilitators
Professionals supporting Lean Six Sigma initiatives

No prior Kaizen facilitation experience is required.

1. Event-First Learning

Participants practice real Kaizen facilitation, not theory.

2. Cross-Industry Applicability

Applicable to manufacturing, healthcare, services, IT, logistics, and administration.

3. Integration with CI Systems

Kaizen events are aligned with:

Lean Six Sigma DMAIC
TPM and OEE programs
Value Stream Mapping outputs

4. Flexible Learning Formats

Classroom-based workshops
Live virtual instructor-led sessions
In-house on-site Kaizen facilitation

LMS tools, agendas, and templates

Benefits for Individuals

Participants completing this course will:

Confidently lead Kaizen events
Facilitate teams and manage rapid change
Deliver measurable improvements quickly
Strengthen leadership and communication skills
Prepare for CI leadership and Green Belt roles

Benefits for Organizations

Organizations developing Kaizen Leaders through BGMC achieve:

Faster improvement cycles and quick wins
Increased employee engagement
Reduced waste and process variation
Stronger alignment with Lean strategy
Sustainable CI momentum

Kaizen Leaders convert ideas into action—fast.

Assessment & Certification

Assessment Method:
- Knowledge-based evaluation
- Practical Kaizen facilitation exercise
Certificate Issued By:
- BGMC – Kaizen Leader / Event Facilitator