Elevating Katas are deliberate, repeatable, systemic improvement routines that help organizations lift their practices to a higher, more impactful level.
These katas influence not just processes, but also the culture, encouraging transparency, continuous learning, and a broader understanding of “product” and customer outcomes.
The katas are designed to shift mindsets, structures, or processes in a way that provides incremental, scalable benefits over time.
Each iteration builds on the last, gradually increasing proficiency and confidence.
Elevating Katas embed systemic change into the organization’s day-to-day operations and culture, aligning closely with models like Jay Galbraith’s Star Model.
Elevating Katas serve as the micro-level routines that continuously align the various elements of organizational design.
Rather than relying solely on workshops or memos, it uses ritualized action to shape behavior and mindset.
Through Elevating Katas, organizations enhance their management capabilities, and ultimately create a more responsive and learning-oriented culture.
Katas are iterative and repeatable, creating a continuous feedback loop, which leads to improved outcomes.
By focusing on daily routines, these katas directly influence the elements of Galbraith’s Star Model.