LEAN for Business 2026 - Expression of Interest

Date:
31/12/2026
 
Category:
Business Training
 

LEO Cork City recognises the importance of the development of management skills for people managing their own business. We also recognise the very substantial improvements in productivity and profitability that can result from the application of LEAN principles, and we aim to support owners/managers of businesses (up to 50 employees) in effectively embracing LEAN methodologies in their businesses in Cork City.

Free
 
 

Who is LEAN for Business for?

  • Owners / Managers of small businesses looking for ways to improve profits, customer service and employee engagement.
  • All sectors - manufacturing and non-manufacturing.

Note:  The LEAN for Business programme is now open to businesses with up to 50 employees.

What is 'LEAN'?

  • LEAN is about being effective and efficient - doing things quicker, better, cheaper.  LEAN strives to stamp out waste and to continually improve.
  • LEAN requires individuals, teams and the entire business to remain continuously focused on the customer, adopting a practical approach to increasing value to the customer by the elimination of every form of unnecessary waste.
  • LEAN is a way of thinking and acting and enables people to drive the business forward.  It increases capability and capacity and is the catalyst for innovation. 

 

LEOs recognise the importance of the development of management skills for people managing their own micro or small business.  LEOs also recognise the very substantial improvements in productivity and profitability that can result from the application of LEAN principles, and aim to support owners/managers in effectively embracing LEAN methodologies in their businesses.