After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the structure of a LEAN Enterprise System
• Connect tools, systems, and leadership behaviors
• Evaluate alignment across business units
• Design an integrated LEAN operating model
• Promote agility and flow across the enterprise

Introduction – What is a LEAN Enterprise?

• Welcome, Learning Objectives, and Course Overview
• From Tools to Systems Thinking
• The Three Elements of a LEAN Enterprise
• Knowledge Check

Module 1 – The Operating System

• L1 – Standardized Processes and Visual Control
• L2 – Daily Management Systems
• L3 – Continuous Improvement Infrastructure
• Knowledge Check
• Applied Learning Activity

Module 2 – Leadership Behavior

• L1 – Leading by Teaching
• L2 – Gemba Walks and Layered Audits
• L3 – Coaching and Recognition Systems
• Knowledge Check
• Applied Learning Activity

Module 3 – Business Systems Alignment

• L1 – Connecting Strategy to Operations
• L2 – Integrating CI into Core Processes
• L3 – Policy Deployment and Accountability
• Knowledge Check
• Applied Learning Activity

Conclusion – Putting It All Together

• LEAN Enterprise Review
• Maintaining System Alignment
• 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.