Intro to Kata Course
Toyota Kata is a structured routine for developing Scientific Thinking through daily practice.
This 2-week class was designed to introduce people to Toyota Kata, practice micro skills, and get people prepared to be able to practice Kata with a skilled coach. Each session has pre-work (asynchronous videos) and synchronous Q&A and practice with one of our coaches.
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Why Toyota Kata? | 4 minutes
In this video, Tucker breaks down why we started looking into Toyota Kata, how we got introduced to this methodology, and some of the benefits we have enjoyed as a result.
In this video, Tucker breaks down why we started looking into Toyota Kata, how we got introduced to this methodology, and some of the benefits we have enjoyed as a result.
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Microlearning: No learning too small | 10 minutes
Gemma Jones & our friends at the KGG developed a method to measure learning called “microlearning” - tiny bursts of new knowledge.
Gemma Jones & our friends at the KGG developed a method to measure learning called “microlearning” - tiny bursts of new knowledge.
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The Challenge of Developing Lean Management with Mike Rother | 47 minutes
This is a great introduction to kata. It helps illuminate what problem kata is trying to solve.
This is a great introduction to kata. It helps illuminate what problem kata is trying to solve.
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Optional: Toyota Kata Explained | 58 minutes
In this video, Mark Rosenthal joins us to explain what kata is and how it works.
In this video, Mark Rosenthal joins us to explain what kata is and how it works.
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In this video, Tucker breaks down the 2 week starter kata program.
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Intro to kata's supporting structure | 3 minutes
Why does kata feel so structured? Well, that is because it wouldn’t be possible any other way.
Why does kata feel so structured? Well, that is because it wouldn’t be possible any other way.
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Kata Storyboard | 4 minutes
In this video, Tucker introduces the first kata artifact: The Storyboard.
In this video, Tucker introduces the first kata artifact: The Storyboard.
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This starter kata is a tool to track next steps and their hypothesis.
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Coaching Card | 9 minutes
In this video, Tucker breaks down the coaching card script that the coach uses every coaching cycle.
In this video, Tucker breaks down the coaching card script that the coach uses every coaching cycle.
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In this video, Tucker breaks down the daily coaching cycles.
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Optional: Coaching Cycle Example | 15 minutes
Seeing “what good looks like” was super impactful for us on our kata journey. Here is a good, albeit cheesy, example of a coaching cycle.
Seeing “what good looks like” was super impactful for us on our kata journey. Here is a good, albeit cheesy, example of a coaching cycle.
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Let’s get to practicing!
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The Challenge Overview | 3 minutes
In this video, Tucker outlines The Challenge at a high level before getting into the details of how to set a challenge.
In this video, Tucker outlines The Challenge at a high level before getting into the details of how to set a challenge.
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The Challenge Starter Kata
In this video, Tucker breaks down the KGG’s Challenge Starter Kata template that can be used to determine a Challenge.
In this video, Tucker breaks down the KGG’s Challenge Starter Kata template that can be used to determine a Challenge.
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Here are some helpful examples to make challenges come to life.
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Session 2 Recap & First Assignment
In this video, we give our first assignment: Come up with a draft of a challenge to workshop together.
In this video, we give our first assignment: Come up with a draft of a challenge to workshop together.
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Meet your instructor.
Tucker Kaas | Kata Geek
I was first introduced to kata in 2019 and subsequently became a founding member of the Kata School Cascade. In 2021, I became a dedicated Kata learner and quickly became a kata coach.
In the years since, I presented at KataCon 8 on the importance of creating a learning environment, attended the kata learn lab at Zingerman’s, hosted 2 Kata School Cascadia Summer Camps, completed the Kata Dojo Masterclass, and lead 4 cohorts through the 2 week kata class.
I really enjoy seeing the light bulb moments happen when introducing people to the kata. I look forward to learning with you during the upcoming course!