10-Day Immersive
Lean Academy
Transforming your Business
with Lean Principles
Welcome to our Lean Academy: a comprehensive 10-day programme designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills and practical experience to excel in lean techniques.
This immersive learning experience combines expert-led instruction with hands-on application, providing a dynamic training environment for participants at all levels.
Course overview
The 10-day course will give you the knowhow and tools to drive efficiency, improve processes and enhance productivity in your organisation. Our Lean Academy will empower you to implement lean principles effectively.
Who is the Lean Academy for?
- Executives, managers and leaders seeking to drive operational excellence and achieve sustainable business results
- Lean practitioners, continuous improvement specialists, and quality professionals
- Anyone involved in process improvement initiatives or interested in learning about lean principles and practices
Course highlights
Foundations of lean thinking
Gain a deep understanding of lean principles, including:
- Value stream mapping (VSM)
- Waste elimination
- Continuous improvement
- Respect for people
Lean tools and techniques
Learn how to apply key lean tools and techniques such as:
- 5S Lean
- Visual management
- Kaizen
- Push and pull production
- Work balance
- Kanban systems
- Standardised work
- Kata coaching
- Problem solving
Practical application sessions
- Put your learning into action through interactive workshops and simulations
- Work on case studies and projects to apply lean concepts in a hands-on environment
Gemba walks
Experience ‘gemba walks’ first-hand as you visit your workplace to:
- Observe processes
- Apply your learning
- Identify opportunities
- Engage with frontline employees
- Gain insights into areas for improvement
Leadership development
- Understand the role of leadership in driving lean transformation
- Learn how to foster a culture of continuous improvement, empower teams and lead improvement activities effectively
Coaching and mentorship
- Receive personalised coaching and mentorship from experienced lean practitioners
- Get guidance and support as you apply lean principles within your organisation
Networking opportunities
- Connect with like-minded professionals and industry experts
- Share best practices
- Exchange ideas
- Build a network of peers committed to lean excellence
Why choose our Lean Academy?
- Comprehensive curriculum: our programme covers all aspects of lean thinking and provides practical guidance on implementation.
- Experienced instructors: learn from industry experts and seasoned lean practitioners with extensive practical experience.
- Hands-on learning: gain practical experience through workshops, simulations and live projects.
- Networking opportunities: connect with professionals from diverse industries and build valuable relationships.
- Ongoing support: receive coaching and mentorship to support your lean journey beyond the programme.
- Receive recognised lean qualifications through the Lean Competency System (LCS): when you complete the required-level knowledge test and deliver your successful in-company improvement project.
- Real return on investment: transform your organisation and drive sustainable growth with the principles and practices of lean. Our clients experience a real benefit of between 20 and 33 x ROI.
What’s included in the course fee?
- Access to globally recognised lean coaches
Entry-level knowledge for you to progress to Lean Competency System certification at Levels 1a, 1b and 1c
- Electronic versions of all training materials, including copies of handouts and worksheets to use in your business
- Additional reading books that accompany the course
- Optional ongoing coaching support during post-academy project work
Pricing
£2,395 + VAT per delegate (contact us for details of discounts for multiple participants and our payment plans).
Location
This training is most effective when delivered face-to-face at your premises or a location of your choice. But it can be delivered online if you prefer. We also run open training sessions at locations around the UK.
Get started or find out more
Complete the enquiry form and we’ll get in touch to set up a free, no-obligation call.
Our courses
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.
This programme combines access to one of the best kata trainers, Tilo Schwarz, with coaching sessions with your peers and an experienced kata coach.
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.
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.
A course designed for lean and continuous improvement professionals who are looking to take a step into truly transformational change.
This package of training and coaching is for managers and leaders who want to lead lean improvement projects across their organisation.
This course is for anyone looking to expand their knowledge of lean techniques – and gain the ability to use them in the workplace.
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.
A comprehensive programme that will give you the knowledge, skills and practical experience to drive efficiency, improve processes and enhance productivity.
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.