PLEASE NOTE: Do not book this programme until you have contacted LEO Monaghan and completed the application form

Programme Overview:

LEAN tools and techniques are helping companies across the globe to address competitiveness issues within their business, building the capability of their people to identify issues and improve their operations. LEAN is about being effective and efficient- doing things quicker, better, cheaper... together. Lean strives to stamp out waste and to continually improve.

Monaghan Local Enterprise Office recognises the importance of the development of management skills for people managing their own micro or small enterprises. It also recognises the very substantial improvements in productivity and profitability that can result from the application of LEAN principles in an organisation and aims to support managers in effectively embracing LEAN methodologies in their businesses.

In 2014 an independent review found that Irish businesses engaged in LEAN business programmes recorded significant gains:

• Productivity increase of 20%
• Sales increase of 40%
• Delivery adherence up 43%
• Product & Service quality up 30%
• Employment increased up 11%

Programme Objectives

On successful completion of the Lean for Micro, Monaghan participants will have the knowledge and skills to enable them to undertake small lean projects resulting in continuous cost reduction improvements in their businesses.

The programme will help to:

• Identify issues and potential improvement areas
• Provide support to implement
• Achieve savings and improvements in capability and capacity to deliver

Programme Aimed at:

The LEAN for Micro is aimed at owners/managers and key staff members of small businesses who wish to gain an introduction to lean concepts and allow them to gain a practical understanding of lean principles by undertaking a focused assignment with expert mentoring support. The programme will be aimed at a limited number of Monaghan based businesses.

Programme Duration:

There is an introductory workshop on the 14th September. Participants will also receive regular support from a designated mentor over a 16 week period. Each participant will receive up to 5 support visits lasting 3 ½ hours each to his/her premises over the 16 week period to bring tasks outlined to a successful conclusion. Alternatively one to one mentoring will be provided for participants of the programme

Programme Cost:

The Lean for Micro Monaghan is very heavily subsidised and the business contribution is €300.00

To register you interest fill out the application form below and return it to eilin.connolly@leo.monaghancoco.ie or contact our office on 047 71818.

LEAN for Micro Application Form