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In this video, Jürgen Hoyer explains how ikigai can play a vital role in preventing depression by encouraging self-exploration and helping individuals discover their life’s purpose. Ikigai as a valuable approach to viewing lifeNick: I guess, going back to what I was really interested in was it’s obviously established that behavioral activation has continuously been […]

In this video, Jürgen Hoyer explores the similarities between Ikigai and Behavioral Activation, focusing on the importance of starting small. Both approaches emphasize beginning with small, achievable steps, which lead to success, increased motivation, and steady progress. Learn how taking these small actions can help you find purpose and improve your well-being over time. Starting

In this video, Nathania Rochelle shares her approach to ikigai as she compares it to behavioral activation in her paper. She believes ikigai is what makes life worth living, but it’s not just about finding any random meaning. Instead, ikigai involves living a life that’s deeply aligned with your values. A life that you can

In this video, Jürgen Hoyer explores behavioral activation, a therapy concept for treating depression. Behavioral activation is based on the idea that depressed individuals engage in too few rewarding activities, and increasing their activity level can boost their mood. Identifying purposeful actions that align with your valuesNick: Perhaps we should take time to touch on

Nathania Rochelle and Jürgen Hoyer discuss their co-authored paper, ‘A Cross-Cultural Conceptual Comparison of Behavioral Activation and Ikigai.’ Nathania, in search of a bachelor thesis topic, reached out to Jürgen, who introduced her to the concepts of behavioral activation and ikigai. Jürgen, inspired by Ken Mogi’s book on ikigai and its similarities to the Western

In this video, Steve Beauchamp dives into the concept of Muda (waste) in business, exploring how unnecessary actions or obstacles can hinder productivity and reduce value. Muda refers to anything that prevents you from efficiently completing tasks your customer is willing to pay for—whether it’s time wasted, clutter blocking your workspace, or inefficient processes. An

In this video, Steve Beauchamp explains how the 5S methodology can benefit any business, regardless of size or industry. He highlights the importance of establishing clear standards to drive effective improvement. The 5S approach is universally applicableNick: So with this 5S approach, do you think I could apply it to my business? So you know

In this video, Steve Beauchamp explains the benefits of adopting a cyclical approach to the 5S model, focusing on continuous improvement rather than a one-time, perfection-driven mindset. This method aligns with the Kaizen philosophy and the SDCA (Standardize-Do-Check-Act) cycle, where establishing standards is key to effective execution and ongoing refinement. A focus on continuous improvementNick:

In this video, Steve Beauchamp shares how he was inspired by Taiichi Ohno’s insights and Masaaki Imai’s book on Kaizen to understand the crucial role of standardisation in driving improvement. This inspiration prompted him to delve into why standardisation often appears only in the fourth phase of 5S, as he explores its foundational power in

What is the 5S methodology, and how did it come about? In this video, Steve Beauchamp delves into the origins of the 5S methodology and explains each step in the traditional 5S process: Sort (Seiri), Set in Order (Seiton), Shine (Seiso), Standardise (Seiketsu), and Sustain (Shitsuke). The traditional 5S approachNick: So let’s touch on your