Our standardised work for the UK Lean Summit starts with reflection. How was the previous event? What worked? What gaps do we have? What did we and the delegates learn? Should we hold an event the following year?
Why we need a UK Lean Summit? What is the Purpose?
Lean thinkers know how important it is to define purpose – in this case the reason for holding the event. Whilst the content changes, the underlying purpose has remained the same since we held the first event in 1997. The purpose is: to learn and share with each other. The idea being that we get inspiration from each other’s stories.
The purpose of the Summit is summarised as:
- To share how lean thinking can be used to solve the problems of today and tomorrow.
- To raise consciousness of the latest developments in Lean Thinking and Practice.
- To provide insight into practical ways to get started, deepen or enhance your Lean journey and transformation.
- To enable participants to build their own network of Lean Thinkers.
The UK Lean Summit fosters continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation in industries and organisations striving to implement Lean principles. Here are 7 key reasons why the UK Lean Summit is the best event of its kind:
1. Gain Practical Knowledge and Skills
- Access hands-on workshops and learning sessions to learn actionable tools and techniques for Lean implementation.
- Discover real-world case studies and success stories to understand how Lean principles can be applied in various contexts.
- Stay updated on cutting-edge topics such as digital transformation, the latest methodologies, and sustainability.
2. Learn from Industry Leaders and Experts
- Hear from experienced Lean practitioners, thought leaders, and keynote speakers who share innovative strategies and insights.
- Gain exposure to best practices and lessons learned, including how to avoid common pitfalls in Lean initiatives.
3. Solve Real Challenges with Customised Solutions
- Discuss specific organisational challenges with experts and peers to uncover tailored strategies.
- Learn from others’ failures and successes to overcome similar obstacles in your own Lean journey.
4. Build Your Professional Network
- Connect with like-minded professionals, industry leaders, and mentors to exchange ideas and collaborate.
- Engage with peers across industries to gain fresh perspectives and foster cross-industry innovation.
- Strengthen relationships within the UK Lean community, creating a sense of shared purpose and collaboration.
5. Advance Your Lean Leadership journey
- Enhance your professional skills and knowledge to drive impactful Lean initiatives in your organization.
- Learn how to develop leadership capabilities to foster a Lean culture and inspire change within your teams.
6. Explore the Latest Tools, Technology, and Trends
- Discover new Lean tools and technologies that can streamline processes and improve outcomes.
- See live demonstrations and learn how to integrate modern innovations like AI and automation with Lean principles.
- Learn how Lean adapts to current challenges, such as sustainability goals and hybrid working environments.
7. Staying Competitive in a Changing World
- Take away practical strategies that can lead to immediate cost savings, efficiency gains, and cultural transformation.
- Equip yourself to inspire leadership engagement and foster a mindset of continuous improvement within your organisation.
- Learn how to forward plan your organisation by addressing current challenges such as supply chain disruption and talent acquisition and development.
What, Where, When, Who and How?
The UK Lean Summit takes place at The Spine, Liverpool. There are 5 pre-Summit Capability Development Workshops on Monday April 7th, the main Summit on Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th April and visits to Toyota’s Burnaston assembly plant or Toyota’s Deeside engine plant on Thursday 10th April.
We’ve recently updated our agenda with some new additions to the speaker line up. You can find out more about the programme and reserve your place on our events page here.
We look forward to seeing you in Liverpool in April.
