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A Transformative Study Mission with Deming Distinguished Practice Award Winner, David Hutchins and Japan’s Top Experts
Discover the birthplace of Lean Thinking, Kaizen, as they are all captured within Total Quality Management (TQM), through an exclusive Study Mission to Japan — this is a once-in-a-lifetime professional and business leadership journey designed to immerse you in the very origins of world-class excellence.
Led by David Hutchins, a Deming Distinguished Practice Award-winning quality expert who is one of the most respected figures in global TQM, together with Kola Olutimehin, a world acclaimed TQM Implementation Consultant and Leader, this study mission opens the doors to Japan’s most innovative organisations and business management leaders. Together with renowned Japanese experts, you will uncover the real practices, culture, and mindset that have made Japan a global benchmark in operational excellence.
Japan has long been recognised as the birthplace of many of the world’s most effective management and operational excellence philosophies — with Lean Thinking and Kaizen and how they fit into the practice of Total Quality Management (TQM) with the emphasis of Total Employee Involvement. To truly understand these principles, there is no substitute for experiencing them firsthand in their country of origin.
Why Join this Study Mission to Japan?
This is more than a study tour — it’s an executive learning experience that bridges insight with inspiration. Over 12 immersive days in Japan, you will:
- Visit world-class Japanese companies practicing true Lean and TQM principles.
- Have front seat at Japan’s National Convention for Quality Control Circles and witness how employees are contributing to organisational progress with impact
- Engage directly with senior Japanese experts who live and breathe continuous improvement.
- Participate in exclusive workshops and discussions led by Japanese experts, David Hutchins and Kola Olutimehin, gaining practical frameworks to implement in your own organisation.
- Witness the cultural essence behind Japan’s relentless pursuit of perfection — respect, precision, and teamwork.
- Visit Hiroshima and experience real history in relation to the Second World War and the culture of the place
Spaces are limited so, please contact me on +44 7884 008919 or email me getkola@makewayglobal.com. For more information on the Study Mission, in addition to the attached flyer, please see https://www.dhiqc.com/jsm2026/ or https://globalexcellenceteam.com/jsm2026/.
What Participants Will Gain
- Firsthand exposure to Lean, Kaizen, and TQM practices in leading Japanese companies.
- Direct dialogue with Japanese management and improvement experts.
- Workshops and reflections facilitated by David Hutchins and Kola Olutimehin, bridging Japanese principles with international best practices.
- Actionable insights for implementing sustainable improvement systems back home.
- Cultural immersion to appreciate the mindset behind Japan’s pursuit of perfection.
A Journey of Insight and Inspiration
The Lean Study Mission is more than a professional tour — it’s a journey of transformation. Participants leave with renewed energy, practical strategies, and a profound understanding of how excellence is achieved and sustained in the world’s most respected organisations.
Whether you are a business leader, healthcare practitioner, quality professional, government official or Lean practitioner, this experience offers a unique chance to stand where the world’s best have stood — and to bring those lessons home. Join a select group of forward-thinking leaders who are ready to learn from the masters and bring Japanese-style quality and innovation to their own operations.
Reserve Your Place Today
Spaces are strictly limited to ensure personalised access and engagement.
Contact us: [getkola@makewayglobal.com or info@dhiqc.com]
Learn more: [https://www.dhiqc.com/jsm2026/ or https://globalexcellenceteam.com/jsm2026/]
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KOLA OLUTIMEHIN is an international Business Transformation Consultant who is experienced and conversant with the Japanese-style TQM that includes Hoshin Kanri and Quality Circles. Alongside David Hutchins, they have worked in different parts of the Globe and conduct annual Study Missions to Japan, enlisting participants from different countries around the world.
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