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Over the past year, Kaizen Institute (KI) has made significant strides in integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into its core operations, both on a global and local level. Our commitment to fostering a sustainable, inclusive, and ethical work environment is evident through several key projects and developments. These efforts align closely with the…

Since the KAIZEN™ Award’s inaugural launch in Portugal in 2011, the recognition initiative has rapidly expanded, with 21 additional countries now embracing the KAIZEN™ Award within their own borders. Following Portugal’s lead, Spain joined the movement in 2013, followed by Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Finland, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Singapore, and…

The XIX European KAIZEN™ Congress took place on April 18 in Poland, organized for the third time in cooperation with WSB Academy. The Congress was hosted online and attended by more than 600 practitioners and enthusiasts of Continuous Improvement. It was broadcasted on the Pay Per View (PPV) platform and concurrently translated into English. The…

The 13th Annual KAIZEN™ Congress India, held on April 18th and 19th, 2024, marked a significant milestone in promoting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies within the business community. This established event for Continuous Improvement and KAIZEN™ methodologies, drew over 150 professionals from more than 40 companies to discuss the integration of sustainable practices into…

John Verhees, Global Governance Director and Managing Partner of Central Europe, has been a part of Kaizen Institute for almost 12 years. His current roles include deploying KI’s strategy, organizing and promoting collaboration to transform KI into one organization, supporting our professionals in Gemba, and building and nurturing relationships with our clients and partners globally.…

17 January 2024 We are happy to announce that Kaizen Institute (KI) has been appointed an official Ambassador for 2023/2024 of the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein (GCNSL). The UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein is the official platform of the New York based UN Global Compact in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. They…

11 January 2024 With tremendous sadness, we inform you of the passing of Charlie Sharman, Advisor of the Kaizen Institute Global Group of Companies; a loving husband, father, and grandfather.  As one of Kaizen Institute’s first consultants in the 90s until the early 2000s, he learned KAIZEN™ directly from Masaaki Imai, founder of Kaizen Institute.…

The Global KAIZEN™ Award 5th Edition has not just been a celebration of excellence but also a confluence of insights from leaders in Continuous Improvement. In an interview with Antonio Costa, CEO of Kaizen Institute Ltd., we aim to shed light on the strategic approaches and transformative impacts of KAIZEN™ around the globe. What drives…

The stage was set, excitement was in the air, and anticipation grew as the audience eagerly awaited the announcement of the Global KAIZEN™ Award 5th edition recipients. About 200 guests gathered at Nova School of Business & Economics in Carcavelos, Lisbon, Portugal for the Global KAIZEN™ Award 5th Edition on November 21, 2023 to celebrate…

On October 4th, Kaizen Institute Thailand hosted an Operational Excellence (OPEX) Event together with our client Siam City Cement PCL (SCCC) – Navigating Success: Operations Excellence as Your Business Compass. The main theme of the event was on how OPEX has transformed SCCC’s operations and is integrated in SCCC´s strategy. Through this event, SCCC shared…