Experience Lean Excellence in Japan with Katie Anderson
What does it really take to create a culture of learning, continuous improvement and performance excellence?
Find out firsthand on the Japan Leadership Experience, a unique six-day immersive leadership and learning program led by internationally recognised leadership coach, keynote speaker and Shingo Award-winning author Katie Anderson.
Best Practice Network has negotiated exclusive member pricing for this experience, giving BPN members the opportunity to join a global cohort of leaders and experience the principles of Lean leadership and continuous improvement in action — in Japan, where many of these practices originated.
This is more than a trip to Japan. It is an immersive leadership experience designed to accelerate your personal and professional impact, deepen your understanding of people-centred leadership and revitalise your passion for continuous improvement.
Go beyond the classroom
The organisations that sustain Lean transformation are those where senior leaders don’t simply sponsor improvement — they believe in it, speak its language and model it every day.
The Japan Leadership Experience provides an opportunity to see this mindset in action through exclusive access to host companies, conversations with Japanese executives and experts, facilitated learning and meaningful connections with leaders from around the world.
The experience includes:
- Six-day in-person program in Japan
- Pre- and post-trip virtual learning over six months
- Exclusive access to host companies and industry experts
- Seminars with Japanese executives, including Isao Yoshino
- Facilitated learning and reflection throughout the experience
- Travel logistics, transportation and interpreter services
- Six nights’ accommodation in 4-star hotels
- Most meals included
- Ongoing access to a learning platform with your global cohort
- Certificate of completion signed by Katie Anderson and Isao Yoshino
Learn. Experience. Connect. Transform.
Since 2018, more than 130 global leaders from industries including manufacturing, healthcare, biotech, energy, mining, technology and government have participated in Katie Anderson’s Japan Leadership Experience.
The program brings together leaders from across six continents — creating an opportunity not only to learn from Japan, but also to exchange ideas, experiences and perspectives with like-minded leaders from around the world.
Your BPN co-host is Jackie Shervington, Regional Director WA, who will be joining the experience.
Secure your place
9–15 May 2027 | Japan
Best Practice Network’s exclusive member pricing has been extended until 31 October 2026.
Places are limited, and this will be Katie Anderson’s only Japan Leadership Experience in 2027, so we encourage interested members to enquire early.
Interested in learning more?
Visit KBJAnderson.com/JapanTrip for full program details and to submit an application, or
contact Jackie Shervington at [email protected] to discuss the experience and ask any questions.
View Event Flyer Here.
Come on a journey to understand the essence of respect for people — and what it truly means to create an organisation where people, learning and performance can thrive.