KATACON7 BY LEAN FRONTIERS
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2022 TWI Summit – March 14-15, 2022
KataCon8 – March 17-18, 2022
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What is KataCon?
KataCon is more than a conference. It’s where the practicing, or soon to be practicing, Kata Community gathers to share what they’re learning and the experiments they are running.
We're going virtual...
And we're excited about it!
Just because we can’t meet face-to-face in 2021 doesn’t mean we can’t “gather” and “share.” So please do that! Join your peers for a lively online learning and networking exchange. Join us for KataCon7, a Virtual “Pajama Pants” Summit.
Your KataCon7 Hosts…
It's been that kind of year!
SPEAKING AT THE KATACON7
Meet your KataCon7 presenters.
We’ve assembled a unique mix of presenters to share designed to inspire, challenge, and engage.
LEAN FRONTIERS Online SUMMIT
KataCon7 at a Glance
An online experience is certainly different than in-person, but it doesn’t have to be less valuable.
Through many conversations and surveys, we’ve built a program that makes this event valuable to the Kata Community in ways you’ve shared are most meaningful.
Presentations of Kata Applied
Hear practitioners from across the globe share their stories of Kata applied.
Be inspired and challenged.
Official KataCon SWAG Bag
The first 50 participants will receive the official KataCon7 SWAG bag with traditional pins, stickers, pens, and more!
Snapshots from past KataCons,
where the Kata Community Gathers!
KATACON7 AGENDA AT A GLANCE
Wide variety of sessions!
We’ve assembled an interesting and compelling set of presenters to both inspire and challenge you.
Monday, March 15 - Day 1
12:00PM – 2:15PM EST: Welcome, Keynotes, and Discussion Rooms
- Welcome & Summit Opening with KataCon7 Hosts…
Deondra Wardelle & Tilo Schwarz - BJ Fogg – Opening Remarks with Author of Tiny Habits
- Oscar Roche, Level Set – Confirming the “why” & a 4-Step Review
- Dr. Jeffrey Liker, author of the just-released, 2nd edition of The Toyota Way.
- Pam White, Pivoting Leadership Style Amidst a Burning Ship
3:00PM – 4:30PM EST: Kata Geek Meetup
- This is YOUR chance to be on the presentation team! All attendees who wish to be considered will be asked to submit a proposal to present at the Kata Geek Meetup. Organizers will select 5-7 presenters to make their 5-minute presentations.
Special Keynote by BJ Fogg, author of Tiny Habits and presenter of the wildly popular YouTube video, Forget big change, start with a tiny habit.
Tuesday, March 16 - Day 2
12:00PM – 2:15PM EST: Welcome, Keynotes, and Discussion Rooms
- Welcome & Summit Opening with KataCon7 Hosts…
Deondra Wardelle & Tilo Schwarz - Tracy Defoe, Out of the Shadows; Finding support for your Kata in Secret
- Andrea Lee & Raaghavan Venkatram, Moving Beyond the 20 Minute Coach
- Sylvain Landry & Marc-Olivier Legentil, KataLAB: Practicing Kata on a real process & for a good cause
Wednesday, March 17 - Day 3
12:00PM – 2:15PM EST: Welcome, Keynotes, and Discussion Rooms
- Welcome & Summit Opening with KataCon7 Hosts…
Deondra Wardelle & Tilo Schwarz - Calvin Williams, A Case Study in Enterprise Kata
- Gemma Jones, Microlearning – How (and why) to build a habit of daily reflection into your Kata coaching practice
- Dorsey Sherman, Are You Coaching for Compliance or Compassion?
Thursday, March 18 - Day 4
12:00PM – 2:15PM EST: Welcome, Keynotes, and Discussion Rooms
- Welcome & Summit Opening with KataCon7 Hosts…
Deondra Wardelle & Tilo Schwarz - Richard Davidson & Brandon Brown, How TWI & Kata turned the ‘Tables’ on a Small, Growing Consumer Products Company
- Michael Casten, Crew Centered Construction
- Sam Wagner, Integrating Toyota Kata & TWI – A Synthesis for Success
- Leigh Ann Schildmeier, Strive Fore 5: Coach as Learner
Friday, March 19 - Day 5
12:00PM – 2:15PM EST: Welcome, Keynotes, and Discussion Rooms
- Welcome & Summit Opening with KataCon7 Hosts…
Deondra Wardelle & Tilo Schwarz - Mark Rosenthal, Mindset? Tools? Both!
- Stefan Martiyan, Kata’s Influence Deploying a Lean Management System at the United State EPA
- Tilo Schwarz, Closing Observations
Optional Deep Dive Workshops (TWI & Kata)
10-Hour TWI Job Instruction
- April 7-9
- TWI Institute 10-Hour Job Instruction Certificate
- 5, 2-hour sessions
- Virtual delivery
- Fee: $995
10-Hour TWI Job Relations
- April 14-16
- TWI Institute 10-Hour Job Relations Certificate
- 5, 2-hour sessions
- Virtual delivery
- Fee: $995
10-Hour Kata Training
- April 21-23
- TWI Institute 10-Hour Kata Certificate
- 5, 2-hour sessions
- Virtual delivery
- Fee: $995
Toyota Kata Strengthens the Application of A3 Problem-Solving
- March 25, 2021,
12:00PM – 2:00PM - Facilitated by Oscar Roche and Gene Kaschak
- 2-hour session
- Virtual delivery
- Fee: $295
The Kata Dojo Workshop – Developing & Scaling World-Class Coaching Skills
- April 12 & 13, 2021,
12PM EDT–2PM EDT - Facilitated by Tilo Schwarz
- 2, 2-hour sessions
- Virtual delivery
- Fee: $500
Online Kata Course
Kata Knowledge Certification-
New to Toyota Kata? Consider this an important prerequisite to the Summit.
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$50 off the standard course fee
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Why Toyota Kata? (42:38)
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Setting a Challenge/Goal (37:45)
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Grasping the Current Condition (24:03)
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Setting the First Target Condition (37:15)
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Experiment Toward Target Condition (36:17)
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Session 6: Wrap-up (20:34)
KataCon7
Full Summit Experience-
5 days of keynote sessions
March 15-19, 2021 -
5 days of discussion rooms
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Kata Geek Meet-up Presentations & Networking
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Opportunity to serve as a presenter during the Kata Geek Meet-up
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Access to recordings for 3-months of unlimited viewing
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Set of Zoom Backgrounds to choose for video sessions
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First 50 registrants receive a KataCon SWAG Bag full of pins, pens, stickers, and more.
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Access to all TWI Summit sessions taking place the March 8-12, 2021.
K & J-Training
5x2, 10-hour Certification Course-
5 sessions, 2-hours each session
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Course delivered by experienced Kata Coach from the TWI Institute
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Participants receive a 10-hour Toyota Kata Certification, Job Instruction Certification, or Job Relations Certification following the course
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Job Instruction Course - April 7-9
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Job Relations Course - April 14-16
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Kata Course - April 21-23
Lights, camera, action!
We’re looking to create a sense of community, much the same as an in-person KataCon. To that end we’re asking participants to turn on webcams and even connect in smaller breakout rooms. See you in March!
Fun with our friend Becca...
Becca is running late for the Summit
Becca is the first to arrive at the Summit
Becca is a bit nervous for the Summit
Becca wears her fancy slippers to the Summit
Becca wears her sweats to the Summit
Get your own
5 Question Mug
Just for fun, we created a 5 Question Mug and gave them to the first 5 people to register. If you missed out, you can get your own mug for only $12.99 through the on-demand service CafePress.
ASK US ABOUT KATACON7
Have a question about our summit?
We’re here to help. Get in touch with our team.
