What is Kaizen?

Kaizen is a Japanese term meaning 'change for better' or 'continuous improvement'. It is a philosophy that focuses on constantly improving processes and eliminating waste in all aspects of an organization. In practice, it involves all employees, from the CEO to assembly line workers, in identifying and implementing small, incremental improvements over time, rather than relying on large, radical changes. It's commonly used in manufacturing, healthcare, and service industries to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.