Executive Development Mission

The EDM aims to bring leaders to the next level of lean thinking by showing the role of culture awareness. Guests will understand the pure principles of Kaizen directly from Genba observations at Toyota and other Japanese organizations.

Join us for the 17th edition of the Japan EDM: May 19-24 2024

Have an immersive experience in the birthplace of Lean. With Special Advisor, Hiro Yoshiki.

Characteristics

• Training by Consultants with a Toyota Motors Background
• Seminars and Kaizen Training
• Case Examples
• Gemba Walks
• Small guided groups of approximately 20 participants to lead to substantial output
• Daily group discussions and reflection

Objectives

• To Study the Background and Structure of Toyota Production System
• To Analyze and Solve any Problems Participant’s May have Together
• To Have a Tour of The World’s Highest Level Factory
• To Learn About Japanese Culture and the Background of the Toyota Production System
• To Allow for Communication Between Fellow Seminar Members

And more…

• Spend a day at the Dojo immersed in lean simulations and open discussions with former Toyota executives.
• Visit the origins of lean and understand the core concepts that can only be seen at the Toyota Kaikan and Toyota Tech Museum
• Be guided by experienced Toyota trained professionals during your weeklong mission
• Choose to extend your study trip with a cultural tour in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Nara

Past missions