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Yes, Men Wear Kimonos - And They're Making Them Their Own
More and more men are being drawn to kimonos — not just to admire them from afar, but to wear them, live in them, and make them their own. Find out why.
1 day ago3 min read


How We Rescue Kimonos: Giving Tradition a New Life
At Kaizen Minimalist, every kimono carries a story — a rich past woven into its fabric, and a future waiting to be embraced. Our rescue process is deeply personal, rooted in respect for tradition and a quiet commitment to giving new life to garments that might otherwise be forgotten.
Discover how we honour heritage, celebrate mindful living, and create a bridge between past and present — one meaningful garment at a time.
Jun 183 min read


Understanding the Parts of an Authentic Japanese Kimono
The traditional Japanese kimono is a reflection of Japan's cultural heritage - let's break down its key components
Oct 3, 20242 min read


Finding What Doesn’t Want to Be Found: Notes on Longlisting for Niche Research
Longlisting is a crucial but often under-discussed part of research and strategy work. Whether you're building a partner database, shortlisting for funding, or identifying potential collaborators, it demands both structure and creative sleuthing. After going through this process for a niche research project, I wanted to share a few reflections—on what makes it hard, what makes it easier, and how to make the most of your time.
Jul 73 min read


Adapting the RAAM Toolkit for Social Impact Organisations
Explore how social impact organisations can adapt Reduced Access Analytical Methods (RAAM) to enhance impact measurement & decision-making.
Mar 274 min read


Aligning Your Business to Your WHY: Bridging the Gap Between Purpose and Action
Here’s how to ensure your WHAT, HOW, and WHY work together for true business success.
Mar 123 min read


Lean M&E in Action: Real-World Case Studies of Smarter Decision-Making
Explore case studies of businesses and organisations who successfully applied a lean approach to M&E to improve decision making and growth.
Feb 113 min read


Why Your Business Needs a Lean Approach to Monitoring & Evaluation
Learn more about how a lean approach to M&E strips away unnecessary complexity, focusing on what truly matters.
Feb 113 min read


Danshari: The art of letting go
Danshari is more than just decluttering—it’s a philosophy of mindful living.
Jan 33 min read


Kaizen: Focusing on What Truly Matters
At its core, Kaizen is about focusing on what truly adds value and eliminating anything that doesn’t.
Dec 30, 20242 min read


What Is Kaizen and How Can It Transform Your Life?
Kaizen has become a powerful approach for personal growth, productivity, and even sustainable living.
Dec 30, 20242 min read


Managing Burnout as a Start-Up: Lessons from the trenches
Burnout is a silent but common challenge in the start-up world. Warning signs often go unnoticed until the exhaustion sets in.
Nov 21, 20242 min read


Pivot or Persevere: A guide to Making Strategic Decisions for Your Business
Knowing when to pivot or persevere is key for business success. Drawing from our journey, here are ways to apply this to your business.
Nov 5, 20242 min read


Validated Learning: A Path to Success for Startups Your Early Adopters
Test assumptions, gather data, and use customer feedback to guide product development and business strategies with validated learning.
Oct 10, 20242 min read


Continuous Deployment: Rapid & Reliable Releases
The continuous deployment practice allows startups to release updates rapidly and reliably.
Sep 10, 20242 min read


Customer Development: Engaging Your Early Adopters
Customer development is a critical process for startups, to learn directly from customers, guiding decisions with real-world feedback.
Aug 28, 20243 min read


Innovative Accounting: Tracking Progress in Lean Startups
Unlike traditional accounting, which focuses solely on financial metrics, innovative accounting emphasises learning and growth.
Aug 20, 20242 min read


Pivot or Persevere: Making Data-Driven Decisions
One of the most challenging decisions startups face is whether to pivot or persevere. The key is to rely on data, not just intuition.
Aug 13, 20242 min read


Are You Unconsciously Running a Startup? Why Established Business Approaches Can Be Detrimental In Uncertainty
Many managers and entrepreneurs find themselves at the helm of new ventures without realising they are, in essence, managing startups.
Aug 5, 20245 min read


Build-Measure-Learn: The Lean Startup Feedback Loop
...the Build-Measure-Learn feedback loop, a simple approach to developing products that meet real customer needs.
Aug 5, 20242 min read

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