Toyota Kata and the Shift to Better Thinking
From Uncommon Sense - Tools to Improve your Work Forever by Process Management International (PMI)
April 8, 2026 · 16 min · Season 1 · Episode 95
About this episode
Consultant Niall Coney discusses Toyota Kata and its impact on organizational problem solving and team dynamics.
Why is it that some organisations default to firefighting while others think their way to breakthrough performance? Join us as Consultant Niall Coney introduces Toyota Kata; the patterns of behaviour that underpin real problem solving cultures. Habits so familiar they blend into the background, yet powerful enough to change how teams learn, lead and improve. It might just prompt you to look at the routines shaping your own team’s thinking. More resources: PD...
People in this episode
Guest: Niall Coney
Topics covered
- Toyota Kata
- problem solving
- organizational culture
- team improvement
- leadership
Keywords
- Toyota Kata
- problem solving
- organizational culture
- team learning
- leadership habits
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Toyota, Process Management International
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