Talk:Kaizen Event - a managerial tool for problem-solving

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Review by Nemo

Layout and Wiki-issues

  • Layout looks good in general.
  • You are using the Wiki functions for keywords and references very nice.
  • When doing numbered bullet points I can recommend that you use "#" instead of "*"
  • You have some errors with missing references, that are highlighted with red in the text. It looks like you are already working on this.
  • You link to some sides that does not exist fx. "Kaizen" and "Kaizen Events".
  • You are doing some quotes, which are very nice in general. I can recommend the function <blockquote> xxx </blockquote>

Abstract

  • The abstract assumes that the reader knows what Kaizen Event is about. At this stage I did had never heard about it. For me it would have been nice that the concept was shortly introduced in the abstract.
  • Why is it limited to project management - what about programme and portfolio?
  • The keywords make sence:)

Introduction

  • What are the 5 basic lean principles that you mention? It would be nice to mention them. Or maybe you do so in Table 1? But then please refer to Table 1.
  • It should be considered to have the section "Kaizen Event definition" before "Kaizen vs. Kaizen Events in Lean thinking".
  • "Arrow diagram" - is that a gantt chart?
  • To some degree I see the subsection as separate. Flow in the article and transition between subsections can be optimised. This can typically be done with 1-2 lines text in the end of each subsection focusing on the transition to the next subsection.

Overview of Kaizen Event

  • "Three- to five-day concentrated work session" - you mentioned a week in the introduction.
  • It is unclear for me who is attending a Kaizen Event - employees or management?

Guide for a Kaizen Event process

  • Nice with an example. To be hornest - at this point in the article I start to understand what it all about.

Sum up of factors to consider during the Kaizen Event process

  • I like this section. But maybe the title should just be "Conclusion". It is not necessarily something that should be considered during the KE process.

Benefits & Challenges

  • Fine section :)

References

  • Looks like proper references in general.
  • You are not 100% consequent about how you are writing your references.

GENERAL

  • It looks good but be carefull that there are a clear and harmonious line through the article.
  • You could consider having a section in the end of the article about similar/other tools.

reviewed by $Young-Money$

  • Good article, making it clear what your topic i.e. Kaizen Events is about to the reader.
  • Like the methodology elaboration through out the article.
  • Good idea with the keywords, makes it easier to know if the article is of relevance when doing research.
  • I suggest you proof read the article before submission since there are some minor formulation an spelling mistakes through out. e.g. in the abstract
  • Mention the 5 basic lean principles, since future readers might not know about them thus they can make their own research on them.
  • You have two table named Table 2, remember to edit that
  • Your integrated links, leads no where, so i suggest you remove them or try to find anther apppm article that relates
  • I suggest you increase the spacing between the different headings. They are too tight to each other making it difficult to read.

All in all you have done a good job elaborating your subject and seems like you have done a great deal of research. Just remember to proof read it before submission, it will be a spoiler if you don't reformulate some aspects e.g. like the abstract.

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