Transforming an organization from traditional thinking to lean thinking requires leadership. This is the third course in a 3-course series on becoming a Lean Supply Chain professional. While the previous courses focus on strategic and tactical implementation of the lean supply chain, this final course "builds" the individual into a lean leader. This transformation is critical to navigate through the waters of change management that is required to successfully execute and sustain the lean supply chain journey.

In the third course participants will complete a deep dive of the concept of House of Lean and explore the main aspects of lean leadership. Among other important topics, participants will learn "go see" management, "A3 thinking" and "leader-as-teacher" concepts.

Class Schedule

Day 1 - The Lean Culture

• Building the Lean Culture
• A3 Thinking - Developing and Presenting the A3
• PDCA Deep Dive - Problem Solving
• Working in Groups - Teamwork
• Lean & Change Management

Day 2 - Lean Principles Deep Dive

• Standard Work - Deep Dive
• Stability - Deep Dive
• Quality at the Source - Deep Dive
• Flow - Deep Dive
• Customer Focus - Deep Dive
• Visual Management Deep Dive

Day 3 - The Lean Leader

• Building the Lean Leader
• Lean Leader - Standard Work
• Personal SWOT - Lean Leader A3
• Building and Sustaining A3 Thinking
• Sustaining for true Continuous Improvement

Course Times

The on-campus program will begin at 8:00 a.m. each day, with registration at 7:30 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. on the first day. The program will end each day between 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. with the course concluding between 3-3:30pm on the final day.