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Improvement Kata
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Neuroscience
The Improvement Kata Handbook is a guide
to the Improvement Kata and Coaching Kata
▪ How to practice and apply the 4 steps of the Improvement Kata
▪ Step-by-step instructions for the Coaching Kata
▪ Lessons learned from our experiences
▪ Forms for the learner, coach and 2nd coach
While we continue experimenting and developing the Handbook its
beta version is available here for you to read, download and use.
The Improvement Kata Handbook is Copyright © 2013 by Mike Rother, all rights reserved. The handbook is updated periodically and is intended
to support persons who are teaching, practicing or interested in the Improvement Kata & Coaching Kata.
You are free to copy and use these
materials as long as you note the
source and copyright on each page,
but they may not be reproduced for
sale in any form.
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Instructions for assembling your Improvement Kata Handbook:
Improvement Kata
Handbook
Appendix: Useful Forms
v 16.1
I. Getting Started
III. EXECUTING: How to Get There
II. PLANNING: Where Do We Want to Go?
We've evolved
to version 16!
Three key tools to download:
• Learner's Storyboard
• 5-Question Card
• PDCA Cycles Record
Click the card to download (pdf format)