Lean Leader

The Lean Leader Course provides a comprehensive introduction to key Lean principles and practices that can be applied in any environment, including service, manufacturing, healthcare and transactional business. Participants also learn about leading Lean Kaizen events using our five-step SCORE roadmap and take home the how-to guide detailing the method: A Team Leader’s Guide to Lean Kaizen Events.

In an engaging and experiential workshop-like environment, Lean Methods Group experts take complex topics and make them easy to understand and apply through powerful exercises, group work and simulations. One hands-on simulation asks participants to streamline a value stream in light of the many complexities, including people, processes and technology. This creates a memorable experience when instructors guide the group through how it can double or triple output by simply modifying the process.

Whether you are new to Lean or have previous knowledge, you’ll find the practical application and results-oriented focus of this training particularly useful. At the end of the course, you’ll walk away with the know-how to get started with each of the Lean tools and identify and execute improvement efforts in your organization.

A certification option is also available for Lean Leader, including mentoring and completion of real-world projects. See below for more information.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Lead Kaizen rapid improvement events.
• Construct value stream maps to guide focused improvements.
• Identify waste and recognize opportunities where Lean approaches can improve processes within and between departments.
• Select and apply the appropriate Lean methods and tools to reduce various types of waste.
• Collect the knowledge required to pass the Lean Leader certification exam.

If you prefer on-site training, we can customize this course for healthcare, manufacturing or transactional service environments.