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Course Summary
Lean Fundamentals – Skill Levels 1 & 2: Knowledge & Understanding
Objectives: Introduce the fundamentals of Lean Thinking & Practice, as a starting point for your Lean Learning Journey and developing a Lean Mindset.
Gain a better understanding of applying lean fundamentals through some initial practical exercises.
Duration: 4 – 5 hours of teaching and “learning by doing” exercises to complete in the workplace.
This course can be taken in two different ways, depending on your situational needs:-
Online version of the course can be taken by individual Team Members directly. (Supported / debriefed by direct leader is recommended)
“Face to Face” in the workplace in organised groups of team members. Taught by leaders directly to Team Members, using teach posters & the facilitation guide (You will be able to Purchase Full Course Pack in our shop shortly.)
Course Content: This course covers :-
Why do Lean ? and 4 Lean Fundamentals of Lean
- Observe & Eliminate Waste
- Value & Non Value Added Work
- Leadtime Reduction
- Employee Involvement Team Working
Contains Videos, Practical Exercises, Learning Confirmations and a Certificate of Completion.
Support Material :- This course includes downloads of the Lean Fundamentals, Lead Time Reduction Teach and Muda 8 Wastes Teach Posters. A Teach Poster Facilitation Guide, Waste Observation & Lead Time Reduction Work Sheets and Team Working Exercise Instructions.
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Course Introduction
Lean Fundamentals
Skill Levels 1 & 2 : Knowledge and Understanding
This course will give you basic knowledge & understanding required to start developing a Lean Mindset, by covering:-
What is the Lean Transformation Framework?
Why do Lean ? – whats in it for the Customer, the Organsation and for you?
The 4 Lean Fundamentals of:-
- Observe & Eliminate Waste – Learn about the 8 wastes and how to identify them in your daily work activities
- Value & Non Value Added Work – Learn how work activities can be catergorised by type and improved
- Lead Time Reduction – Learn why lead time is so important, the benefits of reducing it and how you can reduce it.
- Employee Involvement Team Working – Learn what about being involved in Lean Team Working activities and how to development them.
This Lean Fundamentals course support the first step on a Team Member’s Lean Learning Journey.
The Course is based on our visual Lean Fundamentals Teach Poster. Each Topic of the course covers the Key Learning Points from the Poster and an inital practice of some of the concepts.
Course Structure & Materials
Lean Fundamentals – Skill Level 1 & 2 : Knowledge & Understanding
Language:- English Speaking
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4 – 5 Hours of guided learning either on our web based learning platform and through live activity in the work place / processes.
About Our Teach Poster Concept
Whenever possible we try and use a visual “Teach Poster” to explain the subject matter. These are simple, imaged based triggers to remind you of the key concepts and learning points.
From our experience, we have found this to be the most effective way to teach others and enable them to share their knowledge quickly and easily with others.
Support Material Included in this course
Lean Fundamentals Visual Teach Poster – download only
Lean Fundamentals Teach Poster Facilitation Guide – download only
Muda – The 8 Wastes Teach Poster – download only
Muda – The 8 Wastes Observation Sheets
Lead Time Reduction Teach Poster – download only
Leadtime Reduction Worksheet
Value & Leadtime Analysis Worksheet
Learning Outcomes
Lean Fundamentals – Skill Level 1 & 2 : Knowledge & Understanding
By completing this course you will have gained the following basic Knowledge and Understanding around 4 Lean Fundamentals
1) Observe & Eliminate Waste
2) Value & Non Value Added Work
3) Leadtime Reduction
4) Employee Invovlement Team Working
Completion of the Course
At the end of the course after completeing the Learning Confirmation ,will automatically recieve a “Certificate of Completion” for you to download and print off.
What to do after this course
At the end of the course there will be some recomendations on what to do as your next steps, and how to progress on your Lean Learning Journey.
Who is this course for?
Lean Fundamentals should be taken by everyone in your organisation, and should be supported directly by Leadership
Lean Fundamentals is aimed at
Want to deploy Lean Fundamentals in your organisation ?
We offer online or “face to face” teaching and coaching on any of our courses. We can situationally apply our learning process to meet your capabilty needs, but also ensure it supports your current business conditions.
- Mutliple groups & flexible group sizes.
- Location and time zone considerations.
- Flexibility for timing & schedule of learning activities.
- Connecting the learning activities with achieveing business results.
- Cascade approach using your own leaders to develop others.
Use our Course & Materials internally in your own organisation!
- The online Course & Material can be used internally by your Skill Level 4 Leaders to use as an internal learning process for them to teach and coach others.
- All of the Courses and Materials can be easily made available to use internally in your organisation for an affordable subscription fee of just £119.99 per person/year.
Purchase this Course
Lean Fundamentals – Skill Levels 1 & 2 : Knowledge & Understanding
LEA is a Non-for-Profit organisation and we only aim to cover our time & material costs when charging for training
Individual Enrolment
Part of the LEA’s purpose is to enable individuals and organisations to learn and improve better, faster and cheaper. In support of this we are trying to make our online materials affordable to all customers.
This Skill Level 1 & 2 – course is therefore available to purchase via our shop for only £24.99.
Organisational Enrolment
Want to deploy Lean Fundamentals into your organisation ?
We offer online or “face to face” teaching and coaching on any of our courses. We can situationally apply our learning process to meet your capabilty needs. We will taylor an approach to suit your requirments and business conditions, including :-
- Flexible group sizes and multiple groups.
- Location and time zone considerations.
- Flexibility for timing & schedule of Learning Activities.
- Connecting the learning activities with achieving business results.
- A cascade learning approach using your own leaders to develop others.
Example Proposal of Organisational Capability Development
To enable us to adress your situational needs , arrange now for a brief discussion with a Senior LEA Coach.
Purchase Course Support Materials
Want a printed copy of course materials to use ?
In addition to the digital downloads that are available as part of the course , you can also purchase a printed copy of the material directly from our shop.
What Questions Do you Have ?
If you have any further questions, comments or concerns about enrolment in this course, please don’t hesiate to contact us.
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Technology
Online Learning Platform: You will be guided through your course that is hosted on our browser-based platform. By first creating an account on our website you will then be able to view all purchased and non purchased courses available to you.
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What Questions Do you Have ?
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Course Coaches
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Technology
Microsoft Teams: To provide a user friendly experience we will host our live sessions on MS Teams. You don’t need to have an MS Team account or download the software , you should just be able to join in from the link provided. We will send an invitation link prior to the session, from there you can join the session before it commences.
Online Learning Platform:You will be guided through your course that is hosted on our browser-based platform. By first signing up to our website you will then be able to view all purchased and non purchased courses available to you.
Cancelation Policy
You can cancel your enrolment at any time prior to the first session session for a full refund. Once you have attended the first session, you cannot cancel your enrolment. To cancel please contact us at:
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In Purpose, you will learn about where Business Process Improvement fits into the Lean Transformation Framework. Also, why it is so important and the benefits it can bring.
In Process, you will cover :-
In People, you will understand the roles and responsibilities around BPI, and also how leaders can support capability development for self-relience by others
LF1&2
Course Content & Structure
This training has provided me with an indepth knowledge and understanding of the Lean methodologies. I now understand the Lean transformation framework a nd how they are connected.