KATA COACHING WORKBOOK AND GUIDE

Meeting People Where They Are Through Scientific Thinking and Deliberate Practice

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

KATA coaching is a structured approach to skill-building and adaptive problem solving, rooted in the principles of the Toyota Production System. Rather than offering solutions, KATA coaching empowers learners through iterative practice, guided experimentation, and scientific thinking. This workbook introduces the philosophy, structure, and real-world applications of KATA coaching while integrating principles from the AMPLIO curriculum by Al Shalloway, which emphasizes flow, systems thinking, and value creation.

This guide is for leaders, educators, facilitators, and coaches who want to build learning systems that help people grow through clarity, reflection, and habit. It includes structured explanations, side-by-side model comparisons, exercises, reflection prompts, visual aids, and a full case study.