The Spirit of Kaizen: Creating Lasting Excellence One Small Step at a Time

Discover the power of KAIZEN to make lasting and powerful change in your organizationMaurer uses his knowledge of the brain and human psychology to show what I have promoted for the past three decadesthat continuous improvement is built on the foundation of people courageously using their creativity. Kaizen is much more than a worldclass management practice; it is a technique to remove fear from our minds mind, enabling us to take small steps to better things. The process of change starts with awareness and desire in our minds and then leads to action and change in the physical world. Readers of this book will surely fi nd new ideas and encouragement to make improvements in personal health, performance at work, and their own wellbeing.Masaaki Imai, Chariman, Kaizen InstituteKAIZEN: The SmallStep Step Solution for You and Your CompanyTodays businesses love the idea of revolutionary, immediate change. But major disruptive efforts often fail because radical change sets off alarms in our brains and shuts down our power to think clearly and creatively.There is, however, a more effective path to change. Change that is lasting and powerful. Change that begins with one small step . . .Its The Spirit of Kaizena proven system for implementing small, incremental steps that can have a big impact in reaching your goals. This stepbystep guide from renowned psychologist and consultant Dr. Robert Maurer shows you how to: Lower costsby offering little rewards Raise qualityby reducing mistakes Manage difficult people one step at a time Boost morale and productivity in five minutes a day Implement big ideasthrough small but steady actions Sell morein less timeFilled with practical tips and readytouse tools for managers, innovators, and entrepreneurs, The Spirit of Kaizen is the essential handbook for a changing world. Youll learn how to think outside the suggestion box, remove mental blindfolds, manage stress with oneminute exercises, and handle rising healthcare costs. Youll discover the small step secrets for dealing with all kinds of people, from tough bosses and listless workers to stubborn clients and fussy customers.These simple but powerful techniques can be applied to almost any workplace situation, especially when youre trying to navigate the stormy waters of radical change, highpressure deadlines, and cutthroat competition. These are the same methods of small, continual improvement that have been tested by the largest companies, such as Boeing, Toyota, and the U.S. Navymethods that will work for you, too.No matter how big the obstacle or how big the dream, The Spirit of Kaizen has a smallstep solution to help you succeed.