
Lean Thinking is solving business problems by developing the capabilities of people to improve value creating work using the scientific method. Learning, Educating and Sharing are central responsibilities of lean leaders and the theme of the Lean Summit 2012. A distinguished group of experts and practitioners to shared, discussed and practiced these critical lean skills.
Lean Thinking is solving business problems by developing the capabilities of people to improve value creating work using the scientific method. Learning, Educating and Sharing are central responsibilities of lean leaders and the theme of the Lean Summit 2012. A distinguished group of experts and practitioners to shared, discussed and practiced these critical lean skills.
LEARNING
- What do we need to learn to improve business performance through Lean Thinking?
- How do we apply the scientific method to our lean journeys?
- How can we use Policy Deployment to learn the vital few performance gaps for the organisation to close?
EDUCATING
- What alternatives ways are there to deepen both our organisational and individual skills to create value for customers?
- How are the best lean organisations educating their people in lean?
- How can we effectively coach, develop and mentor leaders and employees on the job?
SHARING
- What do we need to share with our people in order to sustain and further improve?
- How can we share and communicate our efforts?
- What roles do Policy Deployment, coaching and the A3 process play in sharing?
The Lean Summit 2012 explored these three core themes across the manufacturing, service and public sectors through 8 Presentations, 4 Discussion Workshops and 2 optional Pre-Summit Lean Masterclasses. There were lots of opportunities for meetings and networking, including a conference dinner at the end of the first day.
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Introduction to Lean Leadership
Dave Brunt - Chief Executive, Lean Enterprise Academy Limited
Policy Deployment
Policy Deployment from Lean Enterprise Academy
Laurie West - Managing Director, Westco International Ltd
Welcome and Introduction
Dave Brunt - Chief Executive, Lean Enterprise Academy Limited
Applying the Scientific Method to the Lean Journey
Daniel Jones - Chairman, Lean Enterprise Academy Limited
Transformation using Policy Deployment
Laurie West - Managing Director, Westco International Ltd
Tea / Coffee
Toyota Kata: Mobilizing Our Ingenuity Through Good Management
Mike Rother - Author of Toyota Kata and co-author of Learning to See,
Lunch
Learning to Lead through three levels using Policy Deployment in Healthcare
David Furley - Assistant Director Clinical Improvement, United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Paul Turner - Transformation Programme Manager, Lincoln County Hospital, United Lincolnshire Hospital s NHS Trust
Zoe Ford - Clinical Improvement Facilitator, United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Jane Lyon - Discharge Liaison Nurse, Grantham Hospital, United Lincolnshire Hospital s NHS Trust
Tea / Coffee
Toyota Kata
Mike Rother - Author of Toyota Kata and co-author of Learning to See
Applying Policy Deployment
Applying Policy Deployment from Lean Enterprise Academy
Laurie West - Managing Director, Westco International Ltd
Applying PDCA A3 Thinking & Problem Solving
Applying PDCA, A3 Thinking & Problem Solving from Lean Enterprise Academy
John Kiff - Lean Coach, Lean Enterprise Academy Limited
Educating People in Lean Thinking
Educating People in Lean Thinking from Lean Enterprise Academy
Dr Nick Rich - Associate Dean, Cardiff School of Management (Cardiff Metropolitan University)
Guest Speaker - Digital Oobeya
Takashi Tanaka - Senior Business Consultant, Dassault Systems K.K
Coaching Leaders at GKN
Peter Watkins - Operational Systems & Business Excellence Director , GKN Land Systems
Developing Lean Capabilities at Rolls-Royce Aerospace
Brendan Hindle - Senior Vice President - Global Manufacturing Improvement , Rolls-Royce
Tea / Coffee
Coaching leaders and employees on the Gemba
Michael Ballé - Co-Founder , Institut Lean France (www.lean.enst.fr)
Lunch
Lean Leadership for Executives: Initial findings from LGN Research
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Lean Leadership for Executives: Initial findings from LGN Research from Lean Enterprise Academy
Dave Brunt - Chief Executive, Lean Enterprise Academy Limited
Acting on the Lessons from the Summit
Daniel Jones - Chairman, Lean Enterprise Academy Limited