Interest to KAIZEN philosophy is increasing day by day in Ukraine. Why is this happening? The answer is very simple: representatives of the Ukrainian business seeing and appreciate applications of KAIZEN systems in the Ukrainian companies and observe the successes and benefits from this style of management which increase the confidence in the business community.
What is important when choosing a particular management style for the company? It should be effective working methods and be adapted to its own situation. What is successfully doing top management of Ukrainian companies that have chosen the way of KAIZEN.
◊ WHAT IS KAIZEN? ◊
KAIZEN – a Japanese philosophy with a focus on continuous improvement of all business processes and all aspects of the life.
«KAIZEN» in the business – a constant striving for perfection in all that we do in the areas of production, sales, management etc. In the process of improving should participate all level of employee’s from ordinary staff to director general, top management. The main idea is – not a single day will pass without improvement in the company.
We know that KAIZEN philosophy originated in the Toyota Company in difficult times for Japan. Ukrainian companies are also going through a difficult period at present. Therefore, the experience of Japan, which is now one of the most developed countries in the world, can be a dignified example for the development of our country.
Third National KAIZEN conference «KAIZEN – Japanese Secret of Leadership in Ukraine» will be an excellent platform where participants can acquainted the points of Japanese style management applications in Ukrainian companies. Why do some companies have successfully implemented KAIZEN tools, while others quickly go from this way? Where to look for opportunities for improvement, and what should be your first steps in order to instill this philosophy in the company?
In order to help the participants understand the importance of and advantages from the use of KAIZEN tools, the following important key topics will be discussed at the KAIZEN Conference 2016:
• Implementations of KAZIEN philosophy by Japanese companies – the secret of success?
• What is KAIZEN on Ukrainian?
• KAIZEN in the non-manufacturing sector – what are the applications of nuances?
• Working tools of motivation or how companies engage employees in KAIZEN?
• How the KAIZEN tools can be useful in building the company's development strategy?
• KAIZEN and Export – what is the relationship and what additional benefits it can bring to the company?
◊ CONFERENCE FORMAT ◊
Parallel events in two parallel conference halls – each participant of the conference will be able to choose the more interesting and important area for himself or herself
Practical reports from leading Ukrainian companies (JTI Ukraine, PANASONIC, SONY, Modern-Expo, SKF-Ukraine and others), Ukrainian and Russian experts; practical cases, discussion panels on current topics of KAIZEN implementation tools in manufacturing and office processes. At the conclusion of the KAIZEN conference – networking and fun of Japanese cooking class.
◊ СULTURAL ELEMENTS OF KAIZEN CONFERENCE ◊
We can NOT imagine the National KAIZEN conference without elements of traditional Japanese culture. And, of course, this year will be no exception. What will create the Japanese atmosphere during the Third National KAIZEN conference? This is a Japanese corner of Ukraine-Japan Center with a variety of exhibits: Ikebana, calligraphy, imperial puppet and others. And also continue to have master classes in Japanese calligraphy. During coffee breaks, you can see how the traditional tea ceremony is going and learn the details of the Japanese personal and business courtesy.
At the end of KAIZEN conference, we will prepare some special surprise for most 2 active participants. They can participate in a master class for the preparation of one of the famous Japanese cuisine under the guidance of the Japanese master.
◊ CONFERCENCE AUDIENCE ◊
Expected number of participants: 250 persons.
PARTICIPANTS: enterprise owners and management, production directors, HR directors, unit directors, quality specialists, production engineers, specialists on innovation and continuous improvement.
SPEAKERS: The leading Ukrainian and Russian speakers on implementation of KAIZEN tools, owners and top management of the companies, skilled and experienced specialists who are working on continuous improvement, JICA alumni’s.
◊ WHAT IS NEW IN THIS YEAR 2016? ◊
More practical case studies, discussions and work in teams. Special attention will be focused on the implementation of KAIZEN in non-manufacturing direction.
In order to make KAIZEN conference more practical, on the third day we change the event site and transported to the territory of one of the KAIZEN Club member companies, where you can see KAIZEN system in action, ask questions to employees of the company, to see what was just announced at the conference.
Participation in the conference on the third day (KAIZEN Tour) – on request.
PLEASE YOUR ATTENTION: The number of places in KAIZEN tour is limited – only 36 participants will be able to take advantage of this offer. Therefore, early registration increases the chance to join the KAIZEN tour at Ukrainian company. Information about KAIZEN tour and program below.
| ELOPAK-FASTIV | LANTMANNEN AXA |
◊ DATE: 14-16 NOVEMBER, 2016 (Monday-Wednesday)
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VENUE ◊
1 and 2 DAY: President Hotel, Hospitalna St., 12 (10 min. walk from the metro station Palats Sportu).
3 DAY (with KAIZEN tour): PJSC «Elopak-Fastiv», Kyiv region, Fastiv city, Veliкоsnitenska St., 67 or PJSC «Lantmannen AXA», Kyiv region, Borispol city, Privokzalna St., 3.
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CONFERENCE FEES ◊
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CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS ARE GUARRANTED TO RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING ADVANATGES ◊
• a package with information materials;
• conference proceedings (.pdf format);
• coffee breaks, lunches, gala evening;
• Certificate of participation of KAIZEN conference;
and, also important to get:
• current situation about KAIZEN movement in Ukraine;
• useful KAIZEN ideas for improving their companies;
• the opportunity to ask questions and get the right answers once;
• interesting and useful business contacts;
• participation in the solution of practical cases (problems);
• visit company that implements KAIZEN tools, and see how the system works in Ukrainian companies;
• a positive atmosphere and the opportunity to plunge into the Japanese culture.
And, continuing our tradition, we raffle among participants of KAIZEN conference interesting and useful prizes, in particular:
• free participation certificates in KAIZEN tours in the Japanese company JTI Ukraine in Kremenchug, a Norwegian company Elopak-Fastiv in Fastiv and Swedish company Lantmännen Axa in Borispol;
• books on Human Resources Management and Strategic Management of the Dr. Schinichiro KAWAGUCHI;
• books on KAIZEN;
• books of recipes of Japanese cuisine;
• certificate for visiting Japanese restaurant;
• certificates for the Japanese tea ceremony which will be organized by Ukraine-Japan Center.
