the kaizener’s creedaffirmations that make us better kaizeners

Created 2012

by Tom Curtis

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We make the world better when we practice Kaizen.

The affirmations that follow, if heeded, will improve our kaizening.

the creed

be mindful of others

I will...

always be learning

I will...

seek to understand

I will...

not assume

I will...

go and see

I will...

get good counsel

I will...

never perpetuate a wrong

I will...

share freely

I will...

provide for improvement maintenance

I will...

ask for help

I will...

teach not tell

I will...

encourage problem identification

I will...

model kaizen daily

I will...

cultivate co-kaizeners

I will...

improve how I see

I will...

not create waste, strain, or unevenness

I will...

not make someone feel inferior

I will...

not let pride or anger drive my actions

I will...

keep the Kaizener’s Creed

I will...