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Improvement Kata Coaching Observation & Feedback Form

A short interactive observation form coaches can use during gemba to make kata coaching conversations consistent, visible, and measurable. Collects structured notes about the target condition, coaching prompts used, observed scientific-thinking behaviors, feedback, and follow-up actions.

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Improvement Kata Coaching Observation & Feedback

Use this form during gemba coaching to capture a concise, consistent record of kata practice. The structure helps coaches track patterns, focus future sessions, and preserve learning. Required fields are marked.

Name of the coach conducting this session.
Name and role of the person being coached.
Session date (YYYY-MM-DD).
Where the gemba coaching took place.
Optional: shift or time block.
What target condition is the learner working toward? Capture the specific, observable outcome.
Short note on the present state relevant to the target.
Record the specific coaching prompts you used (examples: 'What is the actual condition?', 'What obstacles do you predict?', 'What is your next small step?').
Which steps of the improvement kata did you observe the learner attempting or discussing?
Observations about the learner's hypothesis, prediction, or planned experiments.
Notes about what was tested or tried during the session.
What data or observations were used to learn from the experiment?
Actions taken to adjust the approach, update the target, or change standard work.
Coach's judgment of how consistently the learner applied hypothesis-driven thinking during the session.
1.0 10.0
Coach assessment of how much progress was made in this session.
Optional: quick check of how confident the learner feels about next steps.
1.0 10.0
Concise feedback given to the learner in this session (strengths, suggested focus).
Suggested small, specific next steps the learner should try before the next session. Make them observable and time-boxed.
Optional: YYYY-MM-DD for the next coaching check-in.
Who will do what and by when? Keep items specific and assigned.
Optional: how long the coaching interaction lasted.
Context for the session.
Optional: keywords like process name, machine, product, or improvement theme.
Optional notes for the coaching record visible only to coaches/admins.
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