PlastiPharm has been on its lean journey for five years, and senior management has fully embraced the lean business methodology. Management requires a minimum number of monthly kaizen bursts, which are to involve all personnel involved in the improvement process. Why is it necessary to have everyone participate in these continuous improvement efforts? Participating in continuous improvement efforts will help all employees understand the challenges management faces as they seek to improve. The continuous improvement efforts of the company signals to all employees the importance of the company's lean journey. Involving people from all levels of the company helps them to buy into the improvements and aids them in developing a lean mindset. Having everyone involved in the monthly kaizen bursts allows people to get acquainted and understand what everyone does in the organization