{"id":8460,"date":"2026-02-23T08:54:43","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T08:54:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefirma.fi\/?p=8460"},"modified":"2026-04-16T07:57:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T07:57:14","slug":"applying-kaizen-in-a-project-based-learning-environment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefirma.fi\/?p=8460","title":{"rendered":"Applying Kaizen in a Project-Based Learning Environment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In this paper, Kaizen was examined as the continuous development philosophy for the project-based learning environment theFIRMA. The environment itself creates a fine platform and atmosphere for Kaizen, since it is student-driven by the support of coach-like teachers. In theFIRMA, Kaizen has already provided several improvements, and for example annual Kaizen blitz -like development events are organized multiple times per year. Despite the actions towards more efficient working environment with less waste, there are still processes left to improve. 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