Obeya
expertise
Obeya enables your team to improve efficiency and resolve issues more quickly.
A powerful Japanese approach to effective teamwork and decision-making.
The Obeya concept originates from Japan and is commonly used in Lean and Agile practices. Obeya refers to a physical or virtual space where multidisciplinary teams come together to support effective collaboration, problem-solving, and decision-making. The word “Obeya” itself means “large room” or “war room” in Japanese.
What is Obeya?
Room of transparancy
Obeya is essentially a dedicated space where people come together to solve problems and make decisions. It is a place where important information is gathered and visualized, such as charts, diagrams, and sticky notes, making everything easy to see and understand. In an Obeya room, teams communicate, share ideas, and collaborate to achieve better results. This helps teams work more efficiently and resolve issues faster. In short, Obeya is a smart and practical way to organize work and collaborate.
Obeya: Bringing clarity, collaboration, and continuous improvement together for success.
Why Obeya?
Working with Obeya
Obeya is valuable because it improves communication, transparency, and collaboration, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. It creates a shared space where teams can work more effectively, identify issues, and make fact-based decisions. This helps organizations become more agile and successfully adapt to changing circumstances.
Ready to get started with Obeya in your organization?
Puntsgewijs
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Collaboration
Improved communication and collaboration within teams and with stakeholders.
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Transparancy
Increased transparency through sharing relevant information and progress indicators.
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Problem solving
Quick identification of issues and shared decision-making.
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Continuous improvement
Fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
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Agility
Increased agility and adaptability to changing circumstances.
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Performance optimization
Optimization of performance and success in a dynamic environment.