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    The document outlines 10 Kaizen principles for continuous improvement: 1) Question traditional ways of doing things, 2) Focus on processes, not individuals, when problems occur 3) View obstacles as opportunities by thinking positively, 4) Make incremental 1% improvements rather than waiting for perfection, 5) Correct mistakes as soon as they are found, 6) Prioritize creativity over capital spending, 7) Identify root causes by repeatedly asking "why", 8) Value the wisdom of groups over expertise of individuals, 9) Base decisions on data rather than opinions, and 10) Recognize that opportunities for improvement are endless.

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    Kaizen Principle

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    The document outlines 10 Kaizen principles for continuous improvement: 1) Question traditional ways of doing things, 2) Focus on processes, not individuals, when problems occur 3) View obstacles as opportunities by thinking positively, 4) Make incremental 1% improvements rather than waiting for perfection, 5) Correct mistakes as soon as they are found, 6) Prioritize creativity over capital spending, 7) Identify root causes by repeatedly asking "why", 8) Value the wisdom of groups over expertise of individuals, 9) Base decisions on data rather than opinions, and 10) Recognize that opportunities for improvement are endless.

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    The document outlines 10 Kaizen principles for continuous improvement: 1) Question traditional ways of doing things, 2) Focus on processes, not individuals, when problems occur 3) View obstacles as opportunities by thinking positively, 4) Make incremental 1% improvements rather than waiting for perfection, 5) Correct mistakes as soon as they are found, 6) Prioritize creativity over capital spending, 7) Identify root causes by repeatedly asking "why", 8) Value the wisdom of groups over expertise of individuals, 9) Base decisions on data rather than opinions, and 10) Recognize that opportunities for improvement are endless.

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    The document outlines 10 Kaizen principles for continuous improvement: 1) Question traditional ways of doing things, 2) Focus on processes, not individuals, when problems occur 3) View obstacles as opportunities by thinking positively, 4) Make incremental 1% improvements rather than waiting for perfection, 5) Correct mistakes as soon as they are found, 6) Prioritize creativity over capital spending, 7) Identify root causes by repeatedly asking "why", 8) Value the wisdom of groups over expertise of individuals, 9) Base decisions on data rather than opinions, and 10) Recognize that opportunities for improvement are endless.

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    of 10

    KAIZEN PRINCIPLE NO 1

    Throw out all your old fixed ideas and traditional


    ways on how to do things.
    KAIZEN PRINCIPLE NO 2

    Treat others as you want to be treated. Do not blame


    anyone - blame processes and not the individual.
    KAIZEN PRINCIPLE NO 3

    HOW
    TO TURN YOUR OBSTACLE

    INTO OPPORTUNITY

    Think positive—don’t say can’t.


    KAIZEN PRINCIPLE NO 4

    Don’t wait for perfection.


    1% improvement now is fine.
    KAIZEN PRINCIPLE NO 5

    Correct mistakes as soon as they are found.


    KAIZEN PRINCIPLE NO 6

    Don’t substitute money for thinking.


    Creativity before capital.
    KAIZEN PRINCIPLE NO 7

    For any problem, keep asking why until you get to


    the root cause.
    KAIZEN PRINCIPLE NO 8

    Better the wisdom of 5 people than the


    expertise of 1.
    KAIZEN PRINCIPLE NO 9

    Base decisions on data not opinions.


    KAIZEN PRINCIPLE NO 10

    Improvement opportunities are endless,


    keep improving.

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