This workshop will be delivered by Stuart Nelson from VAE Consulting 

The training will be delivered through mixed methods including video, practical exercises, mindset exercises and traditional lecturing.

Contents

• Introductions:  Our businesses and challenges
• Introduction and History of LEAN
• LEAN principles and philosophy
• Activity:  Understanding flow
• The LEAN Wastes and How to Identify them
• LEAN Tools & techniques
• Project Selection & Scoping
• Introduction to DMAIC, developing a problem statement
• Activity:  Applying the 5S in the workplace
• Project Charter, scoping, deliverables and management
• The DMAIC & A3 Approach to problem solving and projects
• Understanding the Voice of the Customer
• Data Collection and Analysis Tools
• Discuss Project selection & Problem statements
• Activity:  Learning to See - Lego Serious Play
• Value Stream & Process Mapping
• Roadmap:  Imbedding LEAN into your culture & organisational strategy
• The Mentor/Company relationship
• Wrap up