This is a new category, and here is the definition of Kaizen:
Kaizen ( Japanese for “continuous improvement”) is a Japanese philosophy that focuses on continuous improvement throughout all aspects of life. When applied to the workplace, Kaizen activities continually improve all functions of a business, from manufacturing to management and from the CEO to the assembly line workers. By improving standardized activities and processes, Kaizen aims to eliminate waste (see Lean manufacturing). Kaizen was first implemented in several Japanese businesses during the country’s recovery after World War II, including Toyota, and has since spread to businesses throughout the world.
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So back to the post. Thanks to Harvard Business Review for putting this together, and this tool could easily be applied to the military or our industry. Find out if your organization is a learning organization, and I would be interested to hear your feedback on this. –Matt
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Interactive Tools from the Harvard Business Review
Content adapted from the March 2008 Harvard Business Review article, Is Yours a Learning Organization?,
by David A. Garvin, Amy C. Edmondson, and Francesca Gino.
This survey will help you to determine if your unit(team, group, or entire company) is a “learning organization”. At the end, you’ll receive feedback based on your answers and a list of recommended resources to help you accelerate learning in your organization.
Go here for this easy to use, online survey.