Kaizen stands for little improvements in an existing situation which are the result of an everlasting effort. Innovation is an radical shift in an existing situation which is the result of large investments in technology and/or equipment. – Masaaki Imai
Kaizen is a Japanese method which makes it possible to change your life by taking little steps. Small changes help the human mind to avoid fear that blocks success and creativity. But why do we have this fear? Robert Mauer explains this in his book “De kunst van het Kaizen” (The art of Kaizen):
Humans have three different parts of the brain. At the bottom you find the brain stem, which is also called the reptilian brain. This brain wakes you up in the morning and reminds your heart to beat. Then we have the paleomammalian brain, which coordinates your body temperature, contains your emotions and determines your fight-or-flight response. The third part is the neomammalian complex, also known as the cortex. This part is responsible for the miracle of us being humans. Culture, art, science and music are organized from here.
Kaizen is a Japanese method which makes it possible to change your life by taking little steps. Small changes help the human mind to avoid fear that blocks success and creativity. But why do we have this fear? Robert Mauer explains this in his book “De kunst van het Kaizen” (The art of Kaizen):
Humans have three different parts of the brain. At the bottom you find the brain stem, which is also called the reptilian brain. This brain wakes you up in the morning and reminds your heart to beat. Then we have the paleomammalian brain, which coordinates your body temperature, contains your emotions and determines your fight-or-flight response. The third part is the neomammalian complex, also known as the cortex. This part is responsible for the miracle of us being humans. Culture, art, science and music are organized from here.