Lean Leader (In-company only)

  • Learn to apply Lean methods and tools

  • Emphasis on how it works in practice

  • Understand how to manage and control Lean initiatives

  • Learn how to sustain Lean benefits

  • No prior knowledge or experience required

  • Eight hours of project coaching by Lean Expert

  • Follows ISO18404 defined competencies for Lean Leader

Lean Management

In a continuous improvement culture everyone will spend time on process improvement daily. The time spent will vary per employee from 10 minutes to the entire day. Ownership of process improvement is often the key to success for organisations.

The Lean Leader is the initiator of Lean implementation initiatives. In addition to extensive knowledge of the Lean improvement methods and tools, the Lean Leader is also a skilled change manager. In his role he has to make sure the Lean mindset is adopted from the shop floor to the boardroom. Whilst coaching colleagues, the Lean Leader will see to it Lean initiatives are in control and yield the desired results.

The Lean Leader course

The course is made up of a theoretical part and a practical part. The 5 days of theory consist of three days, covering Lean methods and tools (as in the Lean Practitioner course) and two additional days focussing on the Lean Management philosophy. The course meets all international standards and follows the ISO18404 standard which describes which competencies may be expected from a Lean Leader.

Extensive attention will be paid to the 14 management principles of Toyota. These principles serve as a general guideline for managers who wish to successfully implement Lean. One of the principles requires Lean Leaders to build a learning and continuously improving organisation. In order to do this, specific management skills are necessary. Lean Leaders coach people on how to improve, rather than taking an authoritative top down approach. 

During the course, Lean tools and principles such as Kaizen, the 5 principles of Womack, Toyota Kata, the 7 types of waste and A3 project management will be addressed.

Lean Leader (In-company only)

The driving force behind continuous improvement initiatives.

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Practical information

The Lean Leader course takes a practical approach on the Lean methodology. It  is made up of 5 days of theory and a practical assignment. Your instructor will provide coaching during your practical assignment. In the Prospectus you will find detailed information about the course and the practical assignment. 

Standard 5 day course delivery online or in class. Maximum number of participants 15 to 20 (15 online / 20 classroom).

Duration can vary depending on customer requirements (e.g. learning hours per day). 

Cost is based on rate of £2150 (+VAT) per day with a maximum of 15 -20 participants.

Optional: Practical assignment is £950 (+VAT) per participant.

A distinction can be made between the theoretical part and the practical part:

Part 1: The 5-day classroom course
The Lean Leader course has a duration of 5 classroom days. The first 3 days of this course will cover Lean methods and tools, focussing on the practical application (identical to the Lean Practitioner course). The last 2 days will focus on how to implement and manage Lean initiatives. 

Part 2: The practical assignment
After completing the theoretical course, you can demonstrate how to put theory into practice during the practical assignment. During your practical assignment you will receive ‘one on one’  project coaching from your instructor.

Part 1 - Lean Practitioner

Three-day module covering Lean tools and methods, such as:

  1. 5 principes of Womack
  2. Flow
  3. 7 types of waste
  4. Value Stream Mapping
  5. Several improvement techniques like Kanban, SMED and Poka Yoke

These days have been built around a practical  simulation. Focus will be on the Lean methods and tools as well as how to recognise improvement potential. 

Part 2 - Lean Leader

2 day module covering Lean Management. During these 2 days the focus will be on executing projects and kaizen events. Subjects covered are:

  1. Toyota Kata
  2. Kaizen events
  3. A3 project management
  4. 14 management principles of Toyota

Part 3 - Lean practical assignment

After the theoretical part, you are expected to complete several (practical) assignments. More detailed information on what is expected, can be found in our prospectus.

Lean Leader (standard duration is 5 days):

Cost is based on rate of £2150 (+VAT) per day with a maximum of 15 -20 participants.

Optional Practical assignment: £950 (+VAT) per participant

 

  • Classroom tutoring by an experienced Master Black Belt/Lean Expert

  • Course material (manuals and practice materials)

  • Approx. 8 hours of coaching by your instructor

  • Lunch voucher on classroom days

  • Project assessment

  • Exam (2 resits, if necessary)

  • Certificate of completion (Theory certification)

  • Certificate of achievement (Practical certification)

Excluding:

  • Travel and subsistence costs for the instructor

If you purchased the online Yellow Belt course and decide to take one of our classroom courses afterwards, you will have the £90 for the online course refunded.

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In-company only

 

Maximum 20 participants per course.

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