Lean Process Improvement
Lean Process Improvement Training
This Lean Process Improvement Training is designed to give your employees the essential knowledge and skills necessary for transforming key processes into efficient, value-adding systems. Through interactive instruction on Toyota’s precepts and five fundamental improvement concepts – Value; Waste Reduction; Variation Control; Complexity Mitigation and Continuous Improvements – participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to implement effective Lean process tools in the workplace. With this new found expertise at their disposal, you can expect significant improvements in productivity as soon as implementation begins!
Tap into the success of major companies worldwide by learning how Lean Process Improvements have helped them get to where they are. In this training session, you’ll gain firsthand knowledge on what it takes for a company’s continued development and flourishing.
🏭 Cut the Waste. Boost the Value.
Join Our Lean Process Improvement Workshop — A Smarter Way to Work Starts Here
Every business has untapped potential — and often, the biggest wins aren’t about doing more, but doing what you already do better.
If your processes feel bloated, your teams are bogged down in inefficiency, or you’re constantly firefighting instead of improving — this course is for you.
Our Lean Process Improvement Workshop is built to help you rethink how work gets done — reducing waste, increasing quality, and creating a culture of continuous improvement. Whether you’re in manufacturing, healthcare, admin, logistics, or services, Lean thinking can transform the way your organisation runs.
🔍 Why Lean? Why Now?
Originally born from the legendary Toyota Production System, Lean isn’t just about speed — it’s about value. What do your customers really need? What’s slowing your team down? Where are you wasting time, resources, or energy?
Lean gives you the mindset, tools, and frameworks to solve these problems with precision and purpose.
And in today’s fast-moving, resource-conscious world, that’s not just useful — it’s essential.
👥 Who Should Attend?
Operations, production, or supply chain leaders
Managers and team leads looking to streamline workflows
HR or L&D professionals supporting business improvement
Change agents and Lean champions
Anyone ready to cut waste and increase value across the board
✅ What You’ll Walk Away With
✅ A strong foundation in Lean principles and terminology
✅ Practical tools you can use immediately
✅ Confidence in identifying and eliminating waste
✅ Clarity on what drives value for your customers and team
✅ A personal Lean improvement plan tailored to your workplace
✅ Knowledge of key frameworks like PDSA, R-DMAIC-S, Gemba, and more
Lean Process Outcomes:
Defining Lean and its terms are the first step in learning more about Lean Process Improvement. We provide all the terms and information about Lean at the beginning of this session.
We explain more about history of Lean and more about the Lean philosophy
Our trainers assist your participants to better understand and describe the five critical improvement concepts for Lean Process Improvement.
We discuss how to understand value in the Kano Model, we discuss customer expectations and categorise them to be basic, performance characteristics or value added aspects.
Reducing waste and being able to identify areas where improvement may be needed is important for a business to succeed. We deliver an informative session and a new skill set for participants in this area.
We help participants create a plan within their organisation or an example to help action the skills learnt within the session so far.
We then plan to execute and evaluate the Lean changes that we have created.
We go through all the different frameworks needed to fulfil Lean process Improvement.
The principles for achieving and maintaining an effective workplace: Seiri, Seiketsu, Seiso, Seiton, and Shitsuke are discussed.
We describe and assist your participants to understand the elements here in a small discussion.
With many complex frameworks and elements, we provide assistance in the area to interpret the data collected using flow charts.
We then provide all the tools to the team to be able to go back to their organisation to be able to provide a Lean Process Improvement system within the workplace.
Cause Prevention and Cause Evaluation
Concentrate your actions on customer conditions
Capturing Lean Actions
Finding and assessing the bottlenecks that make your internal procedures cumbersome and costly
Enhance the efficiency of a broken, cumbersome process
Gain business growth and boost profitability.
Lean Six Sigma Execution
Differentiate between value and non -value-adding activities
Discerning the connection between Lean and Six Sigma
Learn how to reduce mistakes and time taken on jobs.
Grasping the 7 types of waste
Executing process waste to be decreased by Lean tools
Enhance customer satisfaction due to improved quality and service.
Re-measure the efficiency of an improved procedure
Deliver better results faster with fewer resources
Mapping the customer value stream
Quantify and analyse the efficiency of an existing process
Lean Processes
Identifying Lean metrics
Understanding Lean methodology notions
Improve communication and teamwork through sharing of thoughts, issues, successes, and failures.
Recognising the aspects of constant development
Lean Concepts
Create a common set of techniques and tools with a methodology that may be used by anyone in the organisation.
Lean Introduction
Organisational Process Risk Identification
Customize a Lean tool you can use right away
Tailor Made Process
Our experienced team is always available to build a tailored training experience specifically designed for your organisation’s needs. Whether you need modifications, additions or deletions from our existing module content, we have the ability to customise it all so that each session maximises its potential and perfectly meets your requirements.
🎓 Format Options & Delivery Australia Wide
This is a hands-on, high-impact workshop — not a lecture. You’ll work through real-world scenarios, group activities, and case studies to bring Lean principles to life.
We offer in-person, virtual, and in-house options to suit your needs and schedule.
🚀 Ready to Lean In?
Efficiency isn’t about doing more — it’s about doing what matters most, with less waste and more impact. Learning more about what to focus on, how to prevent issues and improve efficiency.
Join us for the Lean Process Improvement Workshop and start building a better, smarter, leaner way of working. Contact our friendly team of trainers for more information on how you can bring this training to life for your team.
Lean Process Improvement Outline
Course Introduction
To start our session lets take a moment to get to know each other and discuss what we will be covering in this workshop. We will also spend some time understanding the individual learning goals of each participant so that everyone can make the most of their experience today.
Topics covered in this course
Understanding Lean Principles
During this session we will introduce participants to the core principles of Lean. Explore its context. We will delve into concepts such as the Toyoda Precepts. Compare them with Six Sigma philosophies. By the end of this session attendees will have a grasp on terminology associated with Lean strategies for successful implementation.
The Toyota Production System
Next we will provide an understanding of the Toyota Production System through insights from renowned expert Jeffery Liker. Prepare to unlock knowledge and gain insights to enhance your production processes.
The Toyota Production System House
In this session attendees can broaden their understanding of the Toyota Production System by gaining a perspective.
The Five Essential Improvement Concepts
Lean process improvement is a tool for businesses. Throughout our discussion we will explore five concepts that form the foundation of value creation; eliminating waste and reducing variability; effectively navigating complexity; as well as maintaining an ongoing focus, on continuous enhancement.
Exploring the Value of the Kano Model
Join us as we delve into the concepts of the Kano Model, where products and systems are categorized into three groups; basic, performance enhancing and value added. Discover how this innovative framework can bring benefits to your organisation!
Understanding Different Types of Waste
During this session participants will gain an understanding of waste management topics. We will explore the three types of waste (muda, muri and mura). Also delve into some innovative approaches, in this field.
Building an Efficient Organisation through Lean Principles
Discover how Lean principles can help you build a organisation. Uncover John Bichenos 20 key principles for creating an enterprise.
The PDSA Cycle; Plan, Do, Study, Act
Learn how organisations can effectively develop plans and take action steps towards creating changes using the PDSA cycle. Unlocking this system for improvement enables transformations within any organisation.
Enhancing Efficiency with the R DMAIC S Model
In this session we will explore the Recognise – Define – Measure – Analyze – Improve – Control Sustain model. Frequently used in Six Sigma processes to maximise efficiency and ensure lasting results this model offers insights, for process improvement.
Lean Thinking Tools
Lets dive into the terminology used in Lean, where we’ll discuss tools, like the 5W 2H approach for problem solving. We’ll also explore Genchi Genduso, which emphasises gaining insights and facts by being present at the location before making decisions. Another tool we’ll cover is Gemba, which encourages reflection on workplace processes in their real world environment. Lastly we’ll look at the systematization method that promotes structure within a workspace.
Kaizen Events
Moving on to Kaizen Events we’ll explore the five stages of Kaizen with a focus on Level 3 known as the exciting ‘Kaizen blitz.’ This session will provide an understanding and valuable insights on how to make the most of this event!
A Plan to Take Home
In our session we will put your problem solving skills to the test by reflecting on your challenges in implementing lean. Together we will determine how to apply these lessons within your company. Additionally you will gain ideas for projects that can be executed with a framework for success!
Workshop Wrap-Up
As we wrap up our workshop you will have an opportunity to reflect on your progress and ask any questions you may have. Through this process you can develop a structured action plan, for success.
Learning Outcomes
- Define Lean and its key terms
- Describe the Toyota Production System and the TPS house
- Describe the five critical improvement concepts
- Use the Kano model to understand, describe, analyse, and improve value
- Identify and reduce various types of waste
- Create a plan for a more environmentally Lean organisation
- Use the PDSA and R-DMAIC-S models to plan, execute, and evaluate Lean changes
- Use Lean thinking frameworks, including 5W-2H, Genchi Genbutsu and Gemba
- Prepare for and complete a basic 5-S
- Describe the key elements of Kaizen events, particularly a Kaizen blitz
- Gather, analyse, and interpret data using flow charts, Ishikawa (fishbone) diagrams, SIPOC diagrams, and value stream maps
- Go back to their organisation with a plan to begin including Lean into their corporate culture
Customised Training Session For Teams (Included No Charge)
Transform your content to match the needs of you and your team with our customisation service. Our manual provides a range of activities, certificate colors and delivery methods so that you can easily tailor the training process. Best part yet – all modifications are free! Unlock greater learning potential without any extra costs when you get in touch or watch this short video for more information.
In-House Customised training benefits:
- Flexible length – You choose the length of the session
- Highly Effective Team/Industry Specific
- Certificate of Completion (Professional Grade)
- Create a Team Building environment
- Cost effective – Group rate discount
- Printed courseware (No need to download or use an App to read)
Creating Content (Contact us for Quotation)
Instructor Led 1 on 1 Workshop
Get your training on track with one of our experienced professionals! Schedule a date that works for you, without waiting in line. Our virtual sessions are designed to meet all needs and last between 4-6 hours via Zoom. Get ready to level up today!
1 Hour Instructor Led Session
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to access high-level expertise through a one hour virtual chat with our knowledgeable trainers. Refresh those workplace skills or dig into any course module – now you have the perfect chance! Unlock your potential today using our Zoom platform and join us for an enlightening experience.
Self Directed Online Course
Gain the freedom to learn on your own terms with our suite of pre-recorded educational resources. Access a range of activities, assessments and video tutorials that can be completed in your own time as you move through each course at an individual pace.
What's Included?
- Reference Material
- Recording For 1 on 1 Available
- Professional Trainers
- Certificate Option Available
- Post Course Email Support
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