LEAN LEADER
LEAN LEADER
From Practitioner to Leader: Lead Effective Lean Initiatives
Includes online resources and workshop materials to supplement and enhance your overall learning.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Lean Leader course is designed to equip you with the advanced skills and knowledge needed to lead transformative change within your organization.
As a Lean Leader, you will collaborate closely with local line management to identify opportunities for improvement and drive significant enhancements in efficiency and effectiveness. The course focuses on practical applications of Lean methodologies, including the use of takt times and cycle times for precise resource planning. You'll also develop the expertise to lead impactful improvement initiatives and quantify the benefits achieved.
Additionally, the course prepares you to coach Lean practitioners and conduct comprehensive training sessions on Lean techniques, empowering your team to achieve continuous improvement.
Choose between hands-on in-person workshops or a flexible virtual blend with self-paced learning and instructor-led labs. Both formats provide a consistent experience through simulations, tailored to fit your needs, and equip you with Lean skills to drive transformation and enhance efficiency in your organization.
WORKSHOP FORMATS
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VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR-LED LABS
Join our dynamic virtual instructor-led workshop, designed to deliver the same experiential learning through an innovative online format.
Over the course of seven weeks, participants will engage in four labs, each conducted over two consecutive 4-hour days, totaling eight 4-hour sessions.
Using Miro as our collaboration tool, we create an interactive virtual lab experience where participants can appreciate concepts and practice tools in real-time simulations and group activities.
This flexible format allows for deep learning and application of Lean principles, accommodating diverse schedules while maintaining high engagement and interactivity.
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IN PERSON WORKSHOP
Our in-person workshop offers an immersive, experiential learning environment over four engaging days. Participants will dive deep into Lean concepts and tools, gaining hands-on experience through interactive group activities and simulations.
This format fosters collaboration and practical application, ensuring that attendees leave with a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively implement Lean practices in their own environments.
WHY BLENDED LEARNING?
EXPERT INSTRUCTORS
Learn from seasoned professionals who bring real-world insights and practical experience.
REAL WORLD APPLICATIONS
Apply what you learn through hands-on projects and case studies that mirror real business challenges.
HANDS ON PRACTICE
Practice the tools and theories learned online in our immersive workshops. Gain practical experience to confidently implement Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
FLEXIBLE LEARNING SCHEDULE
Enjoy the convenience of a blended training format that fits your busy lifestyle, combining online flexibility with in-person engagement.
COURSE DETAILS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
- Identify Improvements: Spot and prioritize areas for Lean-driven enhancements.
- Measure Takt & Cycle Times: Analyze these metrics for effective resource planning.
- Lead Improvement Activities: Guide teams in implementing Lean strategies for success.
- Coach Lean Practitioners: Mentor team members in process improvement techniques.
- Run Training Sessions: Conduct engaging sessions on Lean methodologies for sustained progress.
EARNING CEU CREDITS
To earn CEU credits and the completion certificate for the course, participants must meet the following criteria:
- Achieve Required Score: Participants must complete all presentations and pass quizzes with a minimum score of 80%.
- Full Attendance: Participants must attend all scheduled sessions without exception.
- Demonstrate learnings by application: Completed and submit evidence of a successful SCORE (Kaizen) event facilitation.
By fulfilling these requirements, participants will be awarded:
- 3.2 CEU and 8.5 PDU credits for the course.
- The official completion certificate.
AGENDA
- Self-Development focuses on enhancing leadership skills within a Lean framework.
- Value Optimization involves strategies to maximize efficiency in value streams.
- Demand Analytics provides tools for analyzing and responding to market demands.
- Flow Cell Development explores designing systems for optimal workflow efficiency.
- Flow Cell Event Facilitation teaches effective leadership during process improvements.
- Change Management covers strategies for successfully implementing Lean transformations.
- Managing to Demand emphasizes aligning resources to meet evolving customer needs.
CERTIFICATE / COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
To earn your Lean Leader certification, you need to fulfill the following criteria:
- Course Completion: Finish the course to earn your certificate, complete with accredited Continuing Education Units (CEU) credits.
- Assessment Proficiency: Secure a minimum score of 80% on all quizzes and exams.
- Active Participation: Engage fully in scheduled workshops, gaining practical insights and experience.
- Comprehensive Engagement: Participate thoroughly in all course modules to ensure a deep understanding of the learning objectives.
- Application - SCORE (Kaizen) Event: Successfully facilitate a SCORE (Kaizen) event, demonstrating your practical application of Lean principles.
These requirements are designed to ensure you gain the maximum benefit from the course and are well-equipped with the Lean skills needed to drive meaningful change in your organization.
COURSE INCLUSIONS
- 1-Year Access to Online Materials: Gain comprehensive access to quizzes, exercises, and exams through an interactive eLearning system, ensuring a robust and engaging learning experience.
- Completion Certificate: Receive a formal recognition of your achievement with a certificate upon successfully passing the quizzes and exam, solidifying your credentials.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Lean Methods reserves the right to cancel or reschedule courses or change instructors. We will try to notify you at least six weeks prior to the course start date. Please note that we are not responsible for any travel-related expenses, if any, due to course adjustments.
Participant Cancellations
All cancellations are eligible for a transfer to another course or credit for future use, regardless of timing.
No-Show Policy
The full course fee is non-transferable or credited without prior notice.
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