Lean specialistsLean and operational
excellence specialistsWe’ll empower your organisation and your people to reach their full potential, providing opportunities for growth, learning and development.read more
Lean training providersTargeted trainingFrom certified lean training to operational excellence programmes, choose from a range of courses designed to make a positive, lasting impact on your business and your team.read more
lean improvement consultancyTailored lean
and continuous
improvement consultancyWe’ll work with you to create a programme of support and a strategic plan that’s focused on delivering the right results for your business and your team.read more
Lean specialistsLean and operational
excellence specialistsWe’ll empower your organisation and your people to reach their full potential, providing opportunities for growth, learning and development.read more
Lean training providersTargeted trainingFrom certified lean training to operational excellence programmes, choose from a range of courses designed to make a positive, lasting impact on your business and your team.read more
lean improvement consultancyTailored lean
and continuous
improvement consultancyWe’ll work with you to create a programme of support and a strategic plan that’s focused on delivering the right results for your business and your team.read more

Our clients

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Learning

Learning

Our range of lean and operational excellence courses will give you the knowledge and skills to help you – and your organisation – to learn, grow and succeed.

Choose from our portfolio of engaging and targeted training packages designed to suit different levels and needs. Plus, all our courses can be tailored to suit your business or sector.

Consultancy

Consultancy

With combined experience of more than 50 years in lean and operational excellence methods, we’ll tailor our approach to focus on what your business needs – and what it wants to achieve.

We believe in challenging people’s thinking and creating a culture where everyone is engaged in improvement as part of their daily routine.

Resources

Expertise

Choose us for your training or consultancy support, and you’ll benefit from the expertise of a team of specialists who are experienced in lean and continuous improvement techniques.

But most importantly, we understand the key role your people play in any change and how to encourage a ‘growth mindset’.

lean training

Certified Lean Training: LCS

People Centred Excellence is an accredited provider of training through the Lean Competency System (LCS). So, if you complete one of our lean training and coaching courses, you’ll be certified to a globally recognised standard of lean competence.

LCS Training
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Our courses

Kata Pulse
Kata Pulse

Kata Pulse

A taster session for anyone who wants to learn more about the Toyota Kata approach but has yet to experience using it. It will help you and your people solve problems and improve processes.

Toyota Kata Development Programme
Toyota Kata Development Programme

Toyota Kata Development Programme

This programme combines access to one of the best kata trainers, Tilo Schwarz, with coaching sessions with your peers and an experienced kata coach.

2 Day Value Stream Mapping Workshop
2-Day Value Stream Mapping Workshop

2-Day Value Stream Mapping Workshop

Value stream mapping is an effective tool that allows you to visualise and understand the flow of materials and information needed to deliver a product or service to your customers.

Solving Problems with A3 Thinking
Solving Problems with A3 Thinking

Solving Problems with A3 Thinking

This course is especially useful for leaders and first-line managers who want to improve how they lead and coach their teams to effectively solve problems.

Advanced Lean Coach Lean Competency System Level 2a
Advanced Lean Coach

Advanced Lean Coach

A course designed for lean and continuous improvement professionals who are looking to take a step into truly transformational change.

Becoming a Lean Leader
Becoming a Lean Leader

Becoming a Lean Leader

This package of training and coaching is for managers and leaders who want to lead lean improvement projects across their organisation.

Lean Improvement Practitioner
Lean Improvement Practitioner

Lean Improvement Practitioner

This course is for anyone looking to expand their knowledge of lean techniques – and gain the ability to use them in the workplace.

Lean Awareness Training
Lean Awareness Training

Lean Awareness Training

Discover the concepts and principles of lean thinking, its benefits, how it can be used, and the basic tools and techniques needed to start a lean implementation.

10 Day Immersive Lean Academy
10-Day Immersive Lean Academy

10-Day Immersive Lean Academy

A comprehensive programme that will give you the knowledge, skills and practical experience to drive efficiency, improve processes and enhance productivity.

First Line Manager
First-Line Manager

First-Line Manager

Learn how to become an effective team leader or supervisor who can motivate and manage their team to perform to the best of their ability.

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Our clients say…

“Give it a try, you’ll be shocked at what you will learn… ROI guaranteed if you make the effort to change.”

Paul Clews, Director/Owner

“A good course. Really helped me understand the lean process better.”

Andrew Parker, Design Engineer
“This was a really useful vehicle to learn lean management techniques and learn how to run our own improvement events.”
Chris Grant, Operations Director
“Very worthwhile course, would highly recommend to everyone.”
Andrew Rodgers, Senior Manufacturing Engineer
“Great work, and good feedback by all!”
Giuseppe Ponti, Divisional MD
“Graham leads by example when demonstrating lean techniques on the shopfloor and facilitates people to make real and lasting change.”
Stephen Parnell, Continuous Improvement Manager