Every day across your organization, employees are spending precious time doing unnecessary activities. Lean U provides focused training on how to identify these time wasters and implement effective solutions. In short, I help you create an army of problem solvers, chomping at the bit to get out there and make things better – better for your customers, better for your team members and better for your bottom line.
From providing an introduction to problem solving to leading rapid improvement events, the training sessions are custom designed using examples and activities taken directly from your work environment.
OUR MOST POPULAR PROGRAMS
Green Belt Certification
This training provides participants with an overview of the Lean system and concepts as well as hands-on experience applying the foundational tools. As a result, participants will be able to:
- Actively engage cross-functional teams to identify and eliminate waste
- Facilitate the creation of end to end value stream maps, identifying process steps and wasteful activities
- Facilitate the design and implementation of process improvements that boost customer value, reduce costs and shorten lead times.
A full day is dedicated to developing the customized implementation plan so learning can be applied quickly and effectively.
Read more about the Lean U Green Belt certification program here.
Problem Solving
In this program, participants will become familiar with the Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) system for solving problems and learn how to implement the tools within your organization. As a result, participants will be able to:
- Identify problems negatively impacting productivity, customer value and morale
- Design and implement effective solutions
- Quantify results
A customized implementation plan is developed so learning can be applied quickly and effectively.
Read more about the Problem Solving program here.
5S: Boost Productivity in 5 Simple Steps
In this program, participants will learn the tools used to develop and maintain a clean and organized work environment and be comfortable applying them within their work environment. As a result, participants will be able to:
- Explain the many benefits of maintaining a clean and organized work space
- Facilitate the application of the tools
- Engage team members to ensure results are effective and sustained
Time is dedicated to developing the customized implementation plan so learning can be applied quickly and effectively.
Read more about the 5S program here.
An Introduction to Lean
In this program, participants will be introduced to the Lean concepts and how they apply within their work environment. As a result, participants will be able to:
- Identify the various forms of waste negatively impacting customer value, productivity, and employee morale
- Prioritize waste for elimination
- Explain the importance of collaboration and team work
A simulation is conducted to bring the concepts to life and highlight how even simple changes can have a big impact on productivity.
Read more about the Introduction to Lean program here.
Last Planner System
In this program, participants will be introduced to the Last Planner System and learn how to apply it within their organization. Participants will learn:
- The Last Planner System (LPS)
- How utilizing the LPS builds accountability within project teams, resulting in predictable work flow
- How to apply the LPS to in-progress or future projects
Read more about the Last Planner System program here.
STAND ALONE TRAINING TOPICS
In addition to the programs listed above, Lean U offers training on the following subjects:
- Value Stream Mapping
- Rapid Improvement (Kaizen) Events
- Standard Work
- Change-Over Reduction
- Mistake Proofing
- Pull Systems
- Creating Continuous Flow
- Total Productive Maintenance
- Lean Leadership for Executives and Managers
- Advanced Facilitation Skills
Need something you don’t see? I offer training on a heap of other topics and would be happy to customize material just for you. I’d love to help; please contact me today at