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Lean Leader
A two-day interactive course designed to equip leaders with the knowledge and skills to drive Lean initiatives. Participants will learn key Lean principles, leadership’s role in fostering a Lean culture, and practical problem-solving techniques. By the end of the course, leaders will be ready to support Continuous Improvement efforts, enhancing efficiency and delivering value across their organisation.
Lean Leadership Training: Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement
This interactive two-day programme provides a comprehensive introduction to Lean thinking from a leader’s perspective, offering practical insights into creating a culture of continuous improvement.
The course examines what a Lean culture entails and leaders' crucial role in fostering and embedding this mindset, contrasting it with traditional management approaches.
Key topics include core Lean principles, problem-solving techniques, the DMAIC framework, and essential tools to drive improvement.
This programme is designed to equip leaders with the knowledge and skills to guide their teams effectively. It is an opportunity to strengthen your leadership impact and build a foundation for sustainable success.
Personal and Company benefits.
Provides leaders with the knowledge and understanding needed to ensure Continuous Improvement initiatives are sustainable within their organisation.
Highlights the critical role leadership plays in embedding Lean practices to streamline processes, enhance quality, reduce costs, and boost revenue—ultimately driving better business performance and customer satisfaction.
Offers a clear and practical introduction to Lean, breaking down key concepts and demystifying the terminology and principles of Continuous Improvement, empowering leaders to lead with confidence and clarity.
Who should attend the course?
This programme is designed for anyone responsible for leading or supporting Lean or Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives within their organisation.
It is suitable for individuals in management or leadership roles across a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, service sectors, and functions such as HR, IT, finance, and health & safety.
The course is also ideal for employees seeking to advance their personal development and take on greater responsibilities.
From first-line team leaders to senior leadership teams, this training equips participants at all levels with the knowledge and skills to drive meaningful improvement in their organisations.
What Clients Say
"It definitely strengthened my understanding of lean but also expanded it and brought about new ideas"
Tom Diamantides, Siemens
How is the course structured?
The two-day training is highly engaging and interactive, offering participants the chance to reflect on and discuss what leadership means to them personally.
Through practical exercises and breakout group sessions, learners have plenty of opportunities to share insights, exchange ideas, and draw inspiration from their peers.
Course content overview.
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Introduction
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Team Introductions
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Key guiding principles of Lean and Operational Excellence
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What is culture? Behaviours and the key factors that drive them
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Assessing your culture
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People
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Creating the right environment
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Leadership vs management
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Leadership Styles
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Growth vs Fixed mindset
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Leader as a coach
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Purpose
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Doing the right things
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Creating a common and compelling sense of purpose
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Vision, mission and values
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Strategy Development and Deployment
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Project prioritisation/selection
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Process
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Doing things right
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Promoting an improvement culture
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Ensuring project success
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Lean Management Systems: Visual Management, Regular Accountability, Tiered Meetings, Leader Standard Work
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Recap, key learning points and takeaways
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Winter Cohort:
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11th & 12th March 2025
£1450 +VAT per delegate.
Discounts are available when registering three or more delegates.
To register, please complete the form below, and a member of our team will contact you at the earliest opportunity..
The public Lean Leader Programme will be delivered at our Head Office in Trafford Park, Manchester M32 0TP.