Introduction to Lean - IMR

Module 01 Background & History

Management: Lean as distinct from other forms of project management History Lean: Henry Ford / Toyota / JIT / KanBan / Continuous Improvement / PDCA Cycle History 6-Sigma: 1908 T-Testing / Statistical Process Control / 3.4DPMO Roles & Belts: Overview of belts and levels in LSS and roles, including champion and lean executives The Lean Enterprise: Understand Lean culture / role of individuals / commitment to CIP and Rewarding

Module 02 Lean Fundamentals

5 Principles: Define Value / Map value Stream / establish flow / establish pull / seek perfection 3 Customers: Internal / External / Regulatory 3 Activities: Value Add / Non-Value Add / Necessary NVA 8 Wastes: TIMWOODS / 8 MUDA / DOWNTIME Gemba:Go and see Management walks

Module 03 6-Sigma Fundamentals

Mu & x-Bar: Averages and the problem of averages Standard Deviation: A measure of variation Empherical rule: Applying 6-Sigma (the empherical rule) Voice of Customer: Understand Voice of Customer Lean Charter:Benefits of Charter, Business case & problem Statement

Module 04 Problem Solving Approaches

Project Selection Approaches: PESTEL and / or SPECTRES Kaizen: Benefits of a Kaizen Blitz and how to plan one A3: Using an A3 storyboard to track a CIP project PDCA: Understand the PDCA Deming improvement cycle DMAIC: Understand DMAIC as a cycle and also as a project management Sequence

Module 05 General Information

Typical Documents: SIPOC / RACI / Maps ( VSM ) Gate Reviews: How to "gate" a DMAIC project effectively Elements of Culture: Fundamentals of a LSS culture / Norms of a LSS culture / Artefacts of a LSS culture Rewards & Recognition: Need for and benefits of implementing rewards.

Aspiring project managers, core team members of project teams, direct reports starting to work in a lean environment or any member of the workforce who wishes to introduce the theory of Lean into their workplace.