Leading with Lean: Transforming Traditional Leadership

Many organizations are entrenched in traditional management systems and often struggle to transition their leaders from conventional methods to Lean Continuous Improvement practices. Our seminar is designed to facilitate this crucial transformation.

Our goal is to offer organizations a new perspective—the Lean lens. This interactive webinar is designed to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, where the entire team is actively involved in making incremental daily enhancements. We aim to empower organizations to develop a sustainable Lean culture that drives efficiency and effectiveness across all operations.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Introduction & Core Principles

• Welcome
• Understanding the Core Principles of Lean Management
• Navigating Change Management

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Organizational Culture & Team Potential

• Transforming Organizational Culture
• Maximizing Team Potential
• Traditional vs. Lean Management: Key Differences and Benefits

11:00 AM - 11:05 AM

Break

11:05 AM - 11:30 AM

Improvement Exercises & Employee Learning

• Practical Improvement Exercise
• Empowering Employee Learning

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Interactive Activity & Sustaining Success

• 5S in Action
• Sustaining Success: Leadership Strategies

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Standard Work & Continuous Improvement

• The Role of Leaders in Standard Work Practices
• Hands-on Standard Work Exercise
• Q&A
  

• Top Executives and Senior Management
• Middle Management
• Supervisors
• Continuous Improvement Teams

These key stakeholders will learn how to effectively implement Lean principles within their roles, ensuring a cohesive and dynamic approach to management and continuous improvement.

Empowered Teams: Lean Leaders create an environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute ideas, leading to higher engagement and job satisfaction.

Continuous Improvement: Lean Leadership fosters a culture of continuous improvement,driving ongoing enhancements in processes and productivity.

Sustainable Success: By focusing on root causes and employee development, Lean Leadership ensures that improvements are sustainable and not just temporary fixes.

Enhanced Collaboration: Lean Leaders promote collaboration across teams, breaking down silos and encouraging a collective approach to problem-solving.

Customer-Centric Approach: Lean Leaders prioritize delivering value to customers, aligning the organization’s efforts with customer needs and expectations.

Adaptability and Agility: Lean Leaders are equipped to respond quickly to changes and challenges, ensuring the organization remains competitive and resilient.

Introducing Your Gemba Academy Coach: Alen Ganic

Alen Ganic is a Senior Lean and Six Sigma Coach at Gemba Academy with over 24 years of experience in transforming businesses through the power of team capabilities. Renowned for his exceptional training, coaching, and mentoring skills, Alen has a proven track record of driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Before joining Gemba Academy, Alen held various key positions, including Regional Continuous Improvement Manager, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Inventory and Asset Manager, and Operations Manager.

Alen is passionate about coaching, teaching, and mentoring, dedicated to enhancing the skills of individuals and positively impacting their lives.

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