# Kaizen

> Kaizen continuous improvement reference — event planning, PDCA cycle, gemba walks, and A3 problem solving. Use when running improvement events, coaching teams on continuous improvement, or documenting process changes.

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- Author: bytesagain (https://skillmd.com/u/bytesagain)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/bytesagain/kaizen

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# Kaizen — Continuous Improvement Reference

Quick-reference for kaizen events, PDCA cycle, gemba walks, A3 thinking, and daily improvement culture.

## When to Use

- Planning and running a kaizen event (rapid improvement)
- Coaching teams on PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act)
- Conducting gemba walks for process observation
- Writing A3 problem-solving reports
- Building a daily continuous improvement culture

## Commands

### `intro`

```bash
scripts/script.sh intro
```

Kaizen philosophy, types, and cultural foundations.

### `event`

```bash
scripts/script.sh event
```

Kaizen event planning — preparation, execution, follow-up.

### `pdca`

```bash
scripts/script.sh pdca
```

PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle — Deming's improvement framework.

### `gemba`

```bash
scripts/script.sh gemba
```

Gemba walks — going to the workplace, observation techniques, respect.

### `a3`

```bash
scripts/script.sh a3
```

A3 problem solving — structured one-page report format.

### `daily`

```bash
scripts/script.sh daily
```

Daily kaizen — suggestion systems, huddle boards, small improvements.

### `examples`

```bash
scripts/script.sh examples
```

Real-world kaizen event examples and results.

### `checklist`

```bash
scripts/script.sh checklist
```

Kaizen event preparation and follow-up checklist.

### `help`

```bash
scripts/script.sh help
```

### `version`

```bash
scripts/script.sh version
```

## Configuration

| Variable | Description |
|----------|-------------|
| `KAIZEN_DIR` | Data directory (default: ~/.kaizen/) |

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