Master Continuous Improvement with Toyota Kata! 

Lead with Confidence – Drive Innovation – Empower Your Team

TechHelp will offer a Public Toyota Kata Introduction Course this year in Southwest Idaho. Toyota Kata is a structured, scientific approach to continuous improvement, problem-solving. It helps organizations develop a culture of experimentation, learning, and adaptability—essential skills for today’s fast-changing business environment.

This course includes a single day training sessions designed for leaders who want to apply Kata thinking to drive performance, improve processes, and develop problem-solving skills at every level of their organization.

What You’ll Learn

• The 4-step Improvement Kata for systematic problem-solving
• The Coaching Kata to guide and develop your team’s problem-solving skills
• How to create a culture of continuous improvement in your organization

Who Should Attend?

• Managers & Supervisors looking to enhance leadership skills
• Lean Practitioners & Continuous Improvement Leaders seeking structured improvement methodologies
• Operations & Manufacturing Leaders driving performance and efficiency
• Anyone eager to improve leadership and problem-solving skills

Why Attend?

• Practical & Hands-On: Learn by doing!
• Repeatable Process: A framework you can apply
• Leadership Growth: Develop coaching skills that empower teams
• Performance Boost: Drive measurable results in your organization

Class Size & Registration

• Limited Seats Available! Small class sizes ensure quality interaction. A minimum of 12 participants is required to activate the class.
• Cost: $300 for the first participant, with a $50 discount for each additional participant up to three. Any participants beyond four will be $200 each.

Course Instructors

Paul Hamacher has 30 years of expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, leading process improvement, productivity, and operational excellence initiatives. As Director of Lean Six Sigma at Honeywell, he managed over 140 global projects. His experience spans multiple industries, driving efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement across manufacturing and business operations.

Joe Milligan brings a wealth of industry experience from leading companies such as J.R. Simplot, Basic American Foods, Glanbia Nutritionals, and Hearthside Food Solutions. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Idaho. Joe’s career spans Manufacturing, Raw Material Procurement, Product Management, and Human Resources. His expertise includes operational excellence grounded in Human Resources, training, and safety, along with extensive experience in lean manufacturing.