Training & People Development

Training can be a stand alone mini-project such as an introduction to Lean and CI or a more detailed and involved exercise. One benefit of this kind of course is that it helps us – and you – to assess the competencies and readiness of your team to take on board and operate within the Lean environment we are about to immerse them into. The reality is that any project will necessarily involve elements of training and mentoring as it goes along and we will build that into the project plan.

Lean training focuses on teaching the principles, tools, and mindset of Lean Thinking — a methodology aimed at maximizing value while minimizing waste. It originated from the Toyota Production System and is now applied across industries including manufacturing, services, healthcare, and finance.

Here’s a concise overview:

Purpose of Lean Training

To equip individuals and teams with the skills to:

Core Lean Principles

Define Value – Understand what the customer truly values.
Map the Value Stream – Identify all steps in a process and eliminate waste.
Create Flow – Ensure processes move smoothly without interruptions.
Establish Pull – Produce only what is needed, when it’s needed.
Pursue Perfection – Continuously improve processes and people.

Typical Lean Training Topics

Introduction to Lean Thinking
The 7 Wastes (TIMWOOD: Transport, Inventory, Motion, Waiting, Overproduction, Overprocessing, Defects)
Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
Kaizen and Continuous Improvement
Standard Work
Visual Management and Daily Management
Problem Solving (Root Cause Analysis, A3 Thinking, PDCA)
Lean Leadership and Culture

Training Formats

Introductory Workshops (1–2 days): Basic principles and tools
Lean Practitioner Training (1–2 weeks): Deeper tool application and project work
Lean Practitioner Training (1–2 weeks): Deeper tool application and project work
On-the-job Coaching: Practical application within real processes