Lean management

Example Lean Management Training Program

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Training path for operational teams of a mid-sized company in the aeronautics sector

Prerequisites

Selection of N-1 Managers for the Executive Committee

Learning Objectives

  • Develop the company's overall managerial capacity
  • Strengthen Lean / Continuous Improvement Skills
  • Develop capabilities to lead lean construction projects
    • Managing the complexity of operational situations
    • Identify the root causes of problems
    • Develop one's agility and adaptability to imagine new solutions
    • Learn from failures and mistakes
    • Knowing how to optimize work processes through continuous improvement methodologies
  • Link lean initiatives with operational and financial goals
  • Engaging operational teams in change through Lean
  • Work on use cases arising from issues reported by the company

Duration of the journey: 2 days

2 one-day sessions separated by a month 

Terms and conditions of access

Training can take place at our premises or at the client's premises.

Methods used

  • Academic Contributions: Presentation of Lean approaches and tools via PowerPoint presentation 
  • Hands-on exercises in subgroups on use cases 
  • Presentation of tools and their use cases 
  • Role-playing games to practice giving meaning (communication) and getting teams on board with change 
  • Sharing, feedback, and experience exchange 
  • Method for financing operational improvements (link between operational dashboard and income statement) 
  • The period between the two sessions allows the working sub-group to test lean approaches and provide feedback at the second session. 

Assessment methods

Skills assessment quiz conducted at the end of training, either immediately after or at a later time.

Rate

Upon request, to be evaluated in detail