Being the owner and world-wide Licensor of the KAIZEN concepts, management approaches, and consulting systems, Kaizen Institute (KI) aims to bring the continuous improvement (KAIZEN®) process, to as many people and organizations as possible, by Licensing the KAIZEN brands, concepts, approaches, and systems to KIBUs (KI Business Units- local operating groups).

KAIZEN Institute constantly seeks market expansion, and grants new licenses to markets/territories according, to a detailed expansion (New Business Development-NBD) plan.  Licenses are granted only to organizations and/or to individuals that can secure a strong market position and market penetration, in the given market/territory.

To qualify as a KIBU, companies applying should have thorough KAIZEN related consulting experience, combined with extensive local market knowledge.  Potential KIBUs shall also be able to clearly document that they have an outstanding understanding of and commitment to the KAIZEN concepts, management approaches, and consulting systems- as well as the financial strength and potential to develop and expand a consulting business.  The identification of well-located sites, for KI’s office within the territory, would also be provided, via a well-documented and proven due-diligence.

KAIZEN Institute continuously provides KIBUs, with the support they need to operate their local Kaizen Institute office, via KI’s Global Support Units (GSUs), within one of KI’s Regional Support Units (RSUs); Europe, North/South Americas, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Africa.
 
Opening a KI operation requires considerable time and financial investments, which are entirely at the expense of the KIBU, to include an Initial License Fee.

Further information can be obtained by writing to:

KAIZEN Institute
Attn:  NBD
7154 E. Stetson Drive, Suite 310
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
USA

Fax: +1 480-285-3536

kiamnbd@kaizen.com