{"id":13464,"date":"2026-05-06T13:50:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T17:50:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legacy.webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ies\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=13464"},"modified":"2026-05-06T13:58:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T17:58:47","slug":"toyota-kata-overview-problem-solving-through-the-pit-crew-experience","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/legacy.webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ies\/event\/toyota-kata-overview-problem-solving-through-the-pit-crew-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Toyota Kata Overview: Problem Solving Through the Pit Crew Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In today\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>The Toyota Kata Overview, taught at the Performance Instruction &amp; Training (PIT) facility in NASCAR country, provides a unique, hands-on learning experience that connects Lean thinking with the fast-paced world of motorsports.<\/p>\n<p>Participants 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\u2014structured methods for developing scientific thinking, strengthening problem-solving skills and building a culture of continuous improvement.<\/p>\n<h2>What You\u2019ll Learn<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>How to apply experimental problem-solving techniques<\/li>\n<li>The fundamentals of Improvement Kata and Coaching Kata<\/li>\n<li>How teams use scientific thinking to achieve better results<\/li>\n<li>Strategies for building a culture of continuous improvement<\/li>\n<li>Program Experience<\/li>\n<li>Orientation to high-performance motorsports<\/li>\n<li>Hands-on pit crew simulation<\/li>\n<li>Lean and Toyota Kata instruction<\/li>\n<li>Team performance analysis and improvement cycles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026<\/h2>\n<p>8 a.m. &#8211; Greeting and Orientation<br \/>\n8:30 a.m. &#8211; Lean Performance U. 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Individuals who seek a unique perspective on problem solving and people involvement are encouraged to register.<\/p>\n<h2>Benefits<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience Lean principles in action<\/li>\n<li>Improve problem-solving and team performance<\/li>\n<li>Learn practical tools to drive continuous improvement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div align=\"center\"><a id=\"registerButton\" class=\"btn btn-packred\" style=\"color: #fff;font-size: 16px\" href=\"\/ies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2026\/05\/PIT-Experience-Toyota-Kata-Event-Flyer.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VIEW FLYER<\/a><br \/>\nfor more information.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;width: 100%;overflow:auto;padding-top:15px\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"float: left;width: 18%;margin: 0% 1% 1% 1%;padding: 20px\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/125j5ZjRFJCWYl1EJt1vtzUcv-mXKc77a\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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