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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

Today, Japanese companies are adopting health management strategies to safeguard employees’ well-being and ensure long-term viability. Takaharu Goto and his colleagues, in their study on the elderly, emphasize ikigai’s role in work engagement and life purpose. Economically, prioritizing ikigai can lower insurance costs and societal expenses, highlighting its substantial potential. Ikigai has considerable potentialsNick: So

In their study, Takaharu Goto and his colleagues evaluated the patients’ level of ikigai based on their responses to the question, ‘Do you have any pleasure or ikigai?’ Participants rated their ikigai on a scale from 0 to 5, where 0 indicated no ikigai and 5 indicated a high level of ikigai. Simplified method for

The Mima-SONGS Study, conducted by Takaharu Goto and his colleagues, is a cross-sectional research project involving 105 outpatients aged 65 and over. This study focuses on ikigai and also examines sarcopenia, a condition characterized by the loss of muscle mass and strength with age. The research assesses the relationship between sarcopenia, frailty, nutritional status, and

Takaharu Goto and his colleagues found the biopsychosocial model effective for assessing ikigai. Biopsychosocial is an approach that systematically considers the interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding health and well-being. Biopsychosocial: a holistic approachNick: So let’s touch on the title of your paper, Biopsychosocial Consideration of Ikigai in Older Adults in Japan

Takaharu Goto co-authored a paper titled ‘Biopsychosocial Consideration of Ikigai in Older Adults in Japan through a Cross-Sectional Study.’ The study, known as the Mima-SONGS study, was conducted in Koyadaira, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, and examines the relationship between healthy life expectancy and various factors among older adults living in hilly and mountainous regions. A study

In Naoko Mikami’s calligraphy, the kanji for kokoro or shin often appears. Kokoro is hard to translate into a single English word; this idea is deeply intuitive and nuanced in Japanese culture, making kokoro a rich and complex term. Kokoro encompasses emotions, intellect, and spiritualityNick: So that’s what I love, too, I love the learnings