Who is this for?
Supervisors, managers and directors who wish to develop the skills to effectively lead, coach and carry out improvement projects across a value stream by utilizing enablers in the Lean Body of Knowledge.
Note: to get the most out of the program, participants should have at least a Green Belt level of knowledge.
Benefits for you
- Understand the principles and techniques of cultural enablers for human empowerment
- Align organizational structures to leverage cultural enablement
- Achieve an expert level of Lean application
- Develop, lead and facilitate a consistent Lean enterprise culture
- Get positive business results by ensuring that value is being delivered over the whole value stream
- Employ Lean measurement systems to identify problems and sustain gains
Program content
Module 1: Cultural Enablers
- Principles, practices and systems of cultural enablers
- Coaching, empowering, motivating and developing people in a Lean organization
- Idea systems and systems thinking
- Restructuring organizational processes to facilitate culture shift
Module 2: Lean Continuous Improvement
- Principles, systems and processes of Lean Continuous Improvements
- Analysis software, statistical tools and data-driven techniques
- Implementing Lean across value streams
Module 3: Lean Enterprise Culture
- Principles and practices of a Lean Enterprise culture
- Techniques for developing and sustaining a Lean Enterprise culture
- Managing staff at all levels through the organization’s Continuous Improvement journey
Module 4: Obtaining Results in a Lean Enterprise
- Improving business results across entire value streams
- Measurement systems and Lean measures
- Driving organizational change and transformation
Special features
- Simulation exercise - you will engage in a simulated project, and present it to the group for feedback
- Exam - a multiple choice exam at the end of the program will ensure you have sufficiently understood the course material
- Module assignment – for each module, you will submit a write-up on how you will apply the material to your own organization
- Coaching - three hours of certification project coaching with an expert coach
At the successful completion of the exam and assignments, you will receive a Certificate in Lean Black Belt.
Program leaders

Dr. Keith Kee

Magdelene Rebecca Kee
Upcoming sessions
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