After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the phases of the LEAN transformation journey
• Assess readiness and define transformation goals
• Engage leadership and align on strategic priorities
• Deploy tools in support of cultural change
• Create a phased implementation plan for success

Introduction – The Case for a Roadmap

• Welcome, Learning Objectives, and Course Overview
• Why Transformations Succeed or Fail
• Benefits of a Phased LEAN Implementation
• Knowledge Check

Module 1 – Preparing for LEAN

• L1 – Understanding the Current State
• L2 – Leadership Commitment and Education
• L3 – Assessing Culture and Capabilities
• Knowledge Check
• Applied Learning Activity

Module 2 – Defining the Roadmap

• L1 – Setting Vision and Strategic Targets
• L2 – Identifying Pilots and Priorities
• L3 – Resource Planning and Timing
• Knowledge Check
• Applied Learning Activity

Module 3 – Executing the Transformation

• L1 – Launching Pilots and Early Wins
• L2 – Change Management and Communication
• L3 – Tracking Progress and Adjusting Course
• Knowledge Check
• Applied Learning Activity

Conclusion – Putting It All Together

• Reviewing the Roadmap
• Sustaining the LEAN Journey
• Final Reflections

Downloads

• Course Notes Template PDF

Online Course Format:

• Students are provided with a printable PDF document that provides a convenient format for capturing notes during the course.
• Course content is broken up into a series of modules.
• Each module consists of "bite sized" instructor-led lessons with a  Knowledge Check quiz at the end of each module, along with an Applied Learning activity. 
• Each Applied Learning activity challenges the student to apply concepts learned in the module to a situation in their workplace and is usually 30–60 minutes in duration.
• Applied Learning activity examples from previous sessions are reviewed at the end of each module.
• Each course has a dashboard % completion that tracks progress
• A course Certificate is awarded to students that get through all content and complete all Knowledge Check quizzes.

Webinars and email:

• Students will be able to attend a bi-monthly live webinar to get questions answered they have submitted by email.  Time permitting, there is a chat feature that can be used for questions with any remaining time. The webinars are usually every week, but they are offered a minimum of twice per month.  The calendar and sign-up for the webinar series are part of the course dashboard.
• Questions are also answered via email, depending on the student's preference.