Course Outline
Introduction
- History of Lean: The Toyota Production System
- Lean manufacturing versus lean service operations
Lean Thinking
- Organizing human activities for government
Five Principles of Lean
- Value
- The Value Stream
- Flow
- Pull
- Perfection
Types of Waste
- Tangible versus intangible waste
- Value-added versus non-value added activities in work processes
- Eight types of waste in service operations
- Using incorrect metrics to measure waste
Measuring Performance
- Observing processes for government
- Understanding the key aspects of a Key Performance Indicator (KPI)
- Time as a critical factor in performance measurement
Systems Thinking
- Managing for future success
- Deming's systems thinking applied to service industries
Preparing the Enterprise for Lean
- Implementing lean processes
- Adopting a continuous improvement cycle
- Realigning metrics to support lean objectives
- Overcoming resistance to change
- Conducting pilot projects to test and refine methods
Implementing Lean in Your Organization
- Organizing effective teams for government
- Applying technology and tools to support lean practices
- Developing people and partners through training and collaboration
- Tracking work with Kanban boards
- Conducting Kaizen workshops to foster continuous improvement
Process Mapping
- Using workflow diagrams to visualize processes
- Mapping the order-to-delivery cycle for efficiency
Value Stream Mapping
- Lean measurements and metrics
- Creating current and future state maps to identify improvement opportunities
Value Stream Analysis
- The 5S methodology for workplace organization
- Just-in-time production practices
- Built-in-quality assurance techniques
Promoting Lean Thinking across the Enterprise
- Integrating tools and fostering cultural change
- Providing coaching and mentorship
- Developing communication and feedback channels for government
- Focusing on long-term learning and development
- Becoming data-driven in decision-making processes
Assessing the Results of Lean
- Using a lean maturity matrix to evaluate progress
- Tracking performance metrics over time
- Benchmarking against other organizations for government
Developing Lean Leaders
- Setting up a dedicated lean leadership team
- Creating a succession system to ensure ongoing commitment
Complementary Methodologies
- Agile and Scrum methodologies
- Six Sigma for quality improvement
Closing Remarks
Requirements
- An objective to cultivate talent, enhance operational efficiency, and reduce wasteful practices within the organization for government.
Audience
- Government business managers
Testimonials (6)
Simulation exercises.
- Embassy of Canada
Course - Lean Services: Lean Management For The Service Industry
Alvin's broad-based knowledge such as providing historical insights and juxtaposing it into real and current situations.
Connie Pascual - Embassy of Canada
Course - Lean Services: Lean Management For The Service Industry
Participating ion activities.
ARCHIE CANOZA - Embassy of Canada
Course - Lean Services: Lean Management For The Service Industry
Excellent Trainer - knowledgeable, interesting presentation and was able to connect with his audience.
Catherine Perez - Embassy of Canada
Course - Lean Services: Lean Management For The Service Industry
It was fast-paced. I did not get bored. Topics are interesting. Trainer was very knowledgeable.
- Embassy of Canada
Course - Lean Services: Lean Management For The Service Industry
The simulation exercises (workshop) gave me a real feel of how it is to experience "leaning" up the process. It provides a "sticking effect" to the theories that were discussed.