Mike Rother, groundbreaking Toyota researcher and author of “Toyota Kata,” will speak about his book from 1 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 24 at B117 Wells Hall as part of the Demmer Center for Business Transformation Lean Speaker Series.
“Toyota Kata” is a book that explains the teachable, repeatable routines that make scientific thinking a daily habit. In his talk, Rother will describe the components of “Toyota Kata” and the role of the leader at Toyota and other companies using the “Toyota Kata” approach.
Rother’s insight will shed light on the important roles of lean leaders as direction setters, coaches, mentors, and improvement practitioners. This session will provide valuable guidance for every organization’s lean journey.