Leadership is an essential building block for the successful implementation of Lean Thinking. This course describes leadership behaviors critical to the successful implementation of Lean in any organization - public, private or non-profit, large or small. The course is applicable to all sectors including healthcare, banking, manufacturing, services and general office operations.
The course consists of one day (eight hours) of guided discussion of fundamental concepts and practical leadership skills found useful by leaders who have successfully led Lean implementation. In addition to guided discussions, the course uses exercises, case studies and simulations to reinforce learning outcomes.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand and apply the five (5) critical leadership behaviors necessary to successfully implement Lean Thinking and Practices in their organizations.
- Actively coach, engage, encourage, support and work side-by-side in teams working to reduce waste, solve problems and implement meaningful, necessary change in their organizations.
Course Outline
- Module 1: Make Lean Thinking a Habit
- Module 2: Develop and Communicate Your Vision
- Module 3: Embed Learning in the Organization’s Culture
- Module 4: Demonstrate Commitment
- Module 5: Understand and Embrace the Lean Tools
- Module 6: Build on Successes; Learn from Failures
Who Should Attend
- Employees charged with overseeing development and implementation of lean solutions
- Process champions
- Process owners
- Facilitators
- Team leaders
- Executives and Managers