Our History

See how Kaizen Institutes's journey unfolded...

  • 1981
    First KAIZEN™ (Gemba) Tour in Japan organised by Masaaki Imai.
  • 1991
    Kaizen Institute UK is formed and registered in London, England.
  • 1993
    Kaizen Institute Germany is formed and registered in Frankfurt, Germany. Kaizen Institute France is formed and registered in Paris, France.
  • 1995
    Kaizen Institute celebrates its 10th year anniversary.
  • 2000
    Kaizen Institute celebrates its 15th year anniversary. Kaizen Institute India is formed and registered in Chennai, India.
  • 2005
    Kaizen Institute celebrates its 20th year anniversary. Kaizen Institute AG and Kaizen Teaching AG combine both their offices and domicile, and centralize operations in Zug, Switzerland. Kaizen Institute’s 2nd Annual Awards Event is held in Zug, Switzerland.
  • 2009
    Kaizen Institute’s 6th Annual Awards Event is held in Venice, Italy.
  • 2010
    Kaizen Institute celebrates its 25th anniversary. Kaizen Institute’s 7th Annual Awards Event is held in Algarve, Portugal.
  • 2014
    Kaizen Institute's Global Support Unit structure is improved via four divisions; Business Development, Quality Assurance, Brand Management and Corporate Administration.Kaizen Institute’s 11th Annual Awards Event is held in Jaipur, India.
  • 2015
    Kaizen Institute celebrates its 30th anniversary. Deployment of a new ‘modernised’ corporate logo and other enhanced brand standards. Kaizen Institute’s 12th Annual Awards Event is held in Bad Homburg, Germany.
  • 2016
    Kaizen Institute’s 13th Annual Awards Event is held in Calgary, Canada.
  • 2018
    Kaizen Institute’s 15th Annual Awards Event is held in Cancun, Mexico.
  • 2019
    Kaizen Institute’s 16th Annual Awards Event is held in Krakow, Poland.
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