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SUMMARY:Toyota Kata Overview: Problem Solving Through the Pit Crew Experience
DESCRIPTION:In today’s fast-changing business environment\, organizations must adapt quickly\, solve problems effectively\, and continuously improve to stay competitive. Too often\, teams jump to conclusions based on limited information\, leading to costly mistakes. \nThe Toyota Kata Overview\, taught at the Performance Instruction & Training (PIT) facility in NASCAR country\, provides a unique\, hands-on learning experience that connects Lean thinking with the fast-paced world of motorsports. \nParticipants take part in a pit crew simulation\, analyzing performance\, identifying improvement opportunities\, and applying experimental problem-solving techniques. Through a combination of classroom instruction and team-based activities\, the program introduces the principles of Improvement Kata and Coaching Kata—structured methods for developing scientific thinking\, strengthening problem-solving skills and building a culture of continuous improvement. \nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nHow to apply experimental problem-solving techniques\nThe fundamentals of Improvement Kata and Coaching Kata\nHow teams use scientific thinking to achieve better results\nStrategies for building a culture of continuous improvement\nProgram Experience\nOrientation to high-performance motorsports\nHands-on pit crew simulation\nLean and Toyota Kata instruction\nTeam performance analysis and improvement cycles\n\nDate: Wednesday\, September 9\, 2026\n8 a.m. – Greeting and Orientation\n8:30 a.m. – Lean Performance U. Presentation (breakfast provided)\n8:50 a.m. – Introduction to Kata\n9:15 a.m. – Baseline PIT Stop\n9:30 a.m. – Training Session: Improvement Kata and Coaching Kata\n12:15 p.m. – Lunch (provided)\n1 p.m. – Three PDCA Improvement/Experiment Cycles utilizing the PIT Stop Experience\n4 p.m. Debrief training and next steps\n4:30 p.m. – Depart PIT \nRegistration\nContact your regional manager. \nQuestion?\nCall Allison Godwin at 252.883.1729? \nWho Should Participate\nWhether you are in a leadership position (manager\, supervisor\, front-line team leader) or a key technical resource (engineer\, technician)\, you are a great fit for kata training. Individuals who seek a unique perspective on problem solving and people involvement are encouraged to register. \nBenefits\n\nExperience Lean principles in action\nImprove problem-solving and team performance\nLearn practical tools to drive continuous improvement\n\nVIEW FLYER\nfor more information.\n  \n\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	\n	\n\n	\n	\n\n	\n	\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n	\n\n	\n	\n\n	\n	\n\n	\n	\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n  \nVIEW GALLERY\n 
URL:https://legacy.webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu/ies/event/toyota-kata-overview-problem-solving-through-the-pit-crew-experience/
LOCATION:Performance Instruction & Training (PIT)\, 156 Byers Creek Road\, Mooresville\, NC\, 28117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuous Improvement
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