Founded in 2006 by direct disciples of Sensei Masaaki Imai, KIAP, a global management consulting firm, is a pioneer in India in guiding organizations on their journey toward perfection. By crystallizing decades of experience with a deeper understanding of the common underpinnings between ancient and modern Indian and Japanese wisdom, we have formulated powerful tools and approaches to help organizations improve operational and business performance.
Several of our consultants are also certified as ZED Master Trainers and Consultants. With their varied regional backgrounds, they can communicate in all major Indian languages, which is a significant advantage as we work closely with employees at all levels of our client organizations.
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Philosophy & Spirit
Our philosophy is rooted in ancient Indian teachings that inspired Japanese Zen philosophy. These foundations gave birth to universally acclaimed management principles, including Deming’s methods, the Toyota Production System (TPS), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and Total Quality Management (TQM).
Change, defined by the reality of impermanence and transformation, is a constant force in our world. We believe that evolving to the next elevated state is the essence of improvement.
This evolution is a crucial step on the path and a stepping stone toward Kanzen, the state of perfection. To reach this level, an organization must commit to continuous improvement, refining its processes both often and periodically.
Between every improvement effort, the organization must standardize its processes to consolidate its gains. This balance allows a company to move steadily toward perfection, and it is the core philosophy underlying KIAP’s entire approach to consulting.