About this Event
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About This Course
Duration: 1 Full Day (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
Language: English
Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments: Lunch, beverages, and light snacks included.
Course Overview
This workshop introduces startup founders and SME teams to essential lean principles that enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize operations. Participants learn how to validate ideas quickly, implement fast learning cycles, and build customer-focused products while conserving limited resources.
The course highlights real challenges faced by small and growing businesses, including managing cash flow, improving workflows, reducing operational bottlenecks, and avoiding unnecessary costs. Attendees explore how lean thinking supports faster experimentation, informed decision-making, and long-term scalability.
Through case studies, hands-on activities, and lean canvas exercises, participants gain practical tools to strengthen business models, improve team productivity, and build systems that support sustainable growth.
Learning Objectives
• Understand lean principles tailored for startups and SMEs
• Validate ideas quickly using customer insights and MVPs
• Improve workflows and reduce waste across operations
• Use lean tools to boost productivity and decision-making
• Manage resources effectively to avoid overspending
• Build scalable processes that support long-term growth
• Develop a practical implementation plan for lean adoption
Target Audience
• Startup founders and co-founders
• Small and medium business owners
• SME managers and supervisors
• Early-stage entrepreneurs
• Operations and process improvement teams
• Product development teams
• Students aspiring to start businesses
Why Choose This Course?
This course equips startups and SMEs with essential lean tools to operate smarter, move faster, and grow sustainably. It helps teams reduce waste, improve workflow efficiency, validate ideas cost-effectively, and build strong customer value. Participants walk away with practical strategies to accelerate growth and optimize limited resources.
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Organizations can request customized in-house training designed specifically for startup and SME environments. These tailored sessions help teams implement lean processes, improve collaboration, and build scalable systems across their business.
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Agenda
Module 1: Introduction to Lean Thinking for Startups & SMEs
Info: • What lean means in small business environments
• Core principles for efficiency and fast learning
• Common waste sources in startups
• Icebreaker Activity
Module 2: Customer Discovery & Idea Validation
Info: • Validating assumptions before investing resources
• Using customer feedback loops
• Minimum Viable Product (MVP) essentials
• Activity
Module 3: Lean Workflow & Process Optimization
Info: • Mapping and improving operational workflows
• Identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies
• Process standardization for small teams
• Practical Exercise
Module 4: Lean Tools for Daily Operations
Info: • 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, and visual management
• Using simple systems to improve productivity
• Waste elimination strategies
• Case Study
Module 5: Financial Efficiency & Resource Management
Info: • Managing limited resources effectively
• Reducing operational costs
• Lean budgeting and smart spending
• Scenario Activity
Module 6: Building Scalable Business Models
Info: • Lean Canvas and business model refinement
• Testing new ideas with rapid experimentation
• Pivoting vs. persevering
• Group Discussion
Module 7: Action Plan for Lean Implementation
Info: • Creating a lean roadmap tailored to your startup/SME
• Setting goals and KPIs
• Continuous improvement methods
• Action Plan Review
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
regus NY, New York City - 100 Church Street, 100 Church Street 8th Floor, New York, United States
USD 515.11 to USD 675.84
