Lean Leadership

The programme

Programme overview

Lean is a philosophy and a proven long-term approach that aligns everything in the business to the delivery of increased customer value.

Lean focuses on orientating people and systems to deliver a continuous stream of value to the customer and eliminating waste and deficiencies in the process.

This Ratomac Lean Leadership course is provided in partnership with Enabling Maximum Potential, who provide a wide range of lean six sigma training programmes. The principles of Lean are recognised the world over as the most powerful and effective way to build and sustain continuously improving businesses. the principles of lean are recognised the world over as the most powerful and effective way to build and sustain continuously improving businesses.

Who should attend

Who is this programme for?

This Lean Leadership course is designed for senior engineering managers or project champions who need to lead their business into becoming a Lean Organisation. Lean experience or attendance on the Lean Practitioner programme would be beneficial.

Learning outcomes

What you will learn

By the end of this Lean Leadership, participants will be able to:

• Develop the foundations of a lean transformation for their company
• Build upon these foundations to create a strong Lean culture
• Lead a Lean culture through a programme of continuous improvement and growth

Explore the programme

Detailed programme outline

Module 1: Introduction to Lean Philosophy

• Understanding the fundamental principles and philosophy behind Lean, including its focus on customer value, waste elimination, and continuous improvement.
• Exploring the origins and evolution of Lean concepts in manufacturing and beyond.

Foundations of Lean Transformation

• Identifying areas of waste and inefficiency within organizational processes.
• Introduction to value stream mapping and its role in identifying value-added and non-value-added activities.

Building a Lean Culture

• Understanding the importance of organizational culture in Lean transformation.
• Strategies for fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and teamwork.

Module 2: Leadership in Lean Transformation

• The role of leadership in driving and sustaining Lean initiatives.
• Developing leadership capabilities to support Lean principles and practices.

Continuous Improvement and Growth

• Implementing continuous improvement methodologies such as Kaizen events and PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycles.
• Strategies for measuring and tracking progress towards Lean goals and objectives.

Module 3: Sustaining Lean Transformation

• Creating systems and processes to sustain Lean improvements over the long term.
• Strategies for addressing resistance to change and overcoming common challenges in Lean implementation.

Case Studies and Best Practices

• Analysing real-world case studies of successful Lean transformations in various industries.
• Extracting key lessons learned and best practices for application within participants’ organizations.

Learning approach

How you will learn

Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:

– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.

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Dates, duration & arrangements

Contact Ratomac to confirm dates, duration, delivery format, entry requirements and any applicable assessment or certification before booking.