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From the world’s leading expert on implementing Toyota-style continuous improvement―two popular guides to achieving challenging goals in one convenient package Toyota Kata has become the tried and trusted way to develop an agile, scientific approach in any team or organization. This Toyota Kata two-in-one set provides the background knowledge and deployment how-to you need to master the most effective process known for achieving challenging goals―in any company, in any industry: Toyota Kata explains the scientific-thinking skill practice that has driven Toyota’s success for decades. This book reveals a people-based management approach that makes continuous improvement and adaptiveness – a growth mindset – a part of everyday work. Toyota Kata Practice Guide focuses on implementation, showing anyone how to make scientific-thinking skill building work in their organization. Fully illustrated, it provides the "Starter Kata" practice routines for this winning approach, which you can build on to align with the needs of your company. You won’t find a better kata guide than these two books together. The unchallenged global expert on Kata implementation, Mike Rother is the world’s most sought-after expert on the topic. Seize the competitive edge, and enjoy the process, by launching and managing successful kata practice in your company with the best teacher in the business.