Key Concepts of Lean Management

Get a proper introduction to lean management.

There’s no better way to learn lean thinking than to practice it under the guidance of a veteran coach. In this course, a unique combination of instruction and hands-on exercises, you’ll get that opportunity.

Using an immersive learning method, the coach will present an overview of the concept, assign exercises to do at your workplace, and coach you through your efforts. Additionally, the coach will organize peer-to-peer discussion sessions (so everyone benefits from each other’s insights) and review case studies of companies that have benefited from lean management.

By the end of the course, you will have completed a gap analysis identifying problems you need to address in your situation. This analysis will inform your initial action plan as you adopt lean management practices.

Major topics you will study include:

1. Key Concepts of Lean
2. Learning to See Through Work Observation
3. Job Breakdown and Job Instruction
4. Standardized Work
5. Problem-Solving and Role of Leader
6. Daily Management
7. Responsibilities of a Lean Leader

Learning Objectives

By completing this course, you will:

• Understand the foundation and history of lean thinking and practice.
• Appreciate the positive impact lean management can have on an organization.
• Learn the essential lean management behaviors and methods.
• Enhance your leadership and lean skills and capability.
• Gain real-world experience practicing each of the six essential concepts.
• Understand the current state of your lean management skills and what you need to do to achieve the target state you experienced within the course.

Technology Used

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• Communication Channel: All your documents and assignments will be hosted on a browser-based platform. By logging onto the e-learning website, you will be able to view all related materials, announcements, and zoom links.
• Zoom: All of our live meetings will be hosted on zoom. You will receive an invitation with the meeting link.
• SharePoint: We will use SharePoint as a collaboration space for the course, which will allow you to build hoshin materials with your simulation teams.

Group Discounts

Register three or more students from your organization and save 12.5% off every registration. This discount will be automatically applied at checkout when you register your group.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your registration for online/live-streaming workshops two weeks before the course’s start date for a full refund. A cancellation occurring within two weeks of the workshop dates will be subject to a $350 fee. Once you have attended a workshop session, you cannot cancel your registration. To cancel, please email LEI at registrar@lean.org or call LEI at (617) 871-2900