Continuous Improvement with Lean

Training Duration: 1 Days

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Companies everywhere, no matter what their industry, can benefit from the principles of continuous improvement with Lean.

Overview

Companies everywhere, no matter what their industry, can benefit from the principles of continuous improvement with Lean. Whether they adopt a very formal process or commit to something less structured, they can follow its principles and improve their bottom line by reducing wasted time and resources. This module is designed for learners who have completed the pre-requisite Lean Process Improvement module, and perhaps have been involved in implementation of its principles in their workplace. It is the ideal next step along the path of learning and creating a workplace culture committed to continuous improvement.

Module Value

This module supports capacity-building programmes by strengthening individual and team performance in institutional and organizational contexts. It can be adapted to public sector institutions, international development projects, and corporate environments, and integrated into broader reform or performance improvement initiatives.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe what continuous improvement with Lean is all about
  • Explain the concepts of the continuous improvement cycle: Identify, Plan, Execute, and Review
  • Apply Lean continuous improvement concepts to a case study
  • Present ideas for continuous improvement

Core Content Areas

  • Defining Continuous Improvement
  • Stage One – Identify Areas for Improvement
  • Stage Two – Create a Plan for Improvement
  • Stage Three – Implement the Changes
  • Stage Four – Review the Impact
  • Test Driving

Practical Applications

  • Case-based discussion
  • Guided exercises
  • Group reflection
  • Action planning for workplace application
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