Description
This workshop is designed to provide the participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to implement Lean principles and drive meaningful process improvements.
Over three engaging days, they will explore the fundamental concepts of Lean Management, including the identification of value, waste reduction strategies, and the importance of a culture of continuous improvement. Through hands-on activities, group discussions, and real-world case studies, by applying these principles effectively within the organization.
Who should attend?
This training course is intended for:
- Middle and Upper Management
- Process Improvement Team
- Operations Managers
- Lean Practitioners
- Business Analysts
Learning objectives
Upon successful completion of this training course, the participants will be able to:
- Provide a comprehensive understanding of Lean principles and process re-engineering methodologies.
- Equip participants with practical tools, such as Value Stream Mapping, to identify and eliminate waste in processes.
- Create actionable strategies for implementing Lean and re-engineering initiatives in their own organizations. 4. Effectively manage change and overcome resistance when introducing new processes and practices.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.
Course Agenda
- Day 1: Introduction to Lean Management
- Lean Fundamentals: Definition, history, key concepts (value, waste, continuous improvement).Lean Tools: Introduction to 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen.
- Waste Identification: Recognizing types of waste (TIMWOOD) with hands-on exercises.
- Lean Culture: Leadership’s role in fostering a Lean culture and case studies of successful transformations.
- Day 2: Process Re-engineering with a Focus on Value Stream Mapping
- Introduction to Process Re-engineering: Definition, principles, and differences from Lean. Value Stream Mapping Deep Dive:
- Importance of Value Stream Mapping in process analysis.
- Step-by-step guide to creating a Value Stream Map.
- Identifying value-added vs. non-value-added activities.
- Hands-on Value Stream Mapping Exercise: Participants work in groups to create Value Stream Maps for a selected process in their organization.
- Framework for Re-engineering: Steps to analyse and redesign processes based on insights from Value Stream Maps.
- Case Studies: Examples of successful process re-engineering initiatives utilizing Value Stream Mapping.
- Introduction to Process Re-engineering: Definition, principles, and differences from Lean. Value Stream Mapping Deep Dive:
- Day 3: Integration of Lean and Re-engineering
- Combining Lean and Re-engineering: Strategies for integrating Lean principles into process re- engineering.
- Change Management: Managing resistance and aligning teams with new processes.
- Implementation Planning: Developing action plans for applying Lean and re-engineering in participants’ organizations.
