Course Outline
Foundations and Overview
- Historical evolution of Lean: The Toyota Production System
- Distinguishing Lean manufacturing from Lean service delivery
Core Lean Principles
- Structure of human capital and operational activities
The Five Pillars of Lean
- Defining Value
- The Value Stream framework
- Operational Flow
- Pull-based mechanisms
- Pursuit of Perfection
Waste Identification and Management
- Differentiating tangible from intangible waste
- Analysis of value-added versus non-value-added tasks
- The eight categories of waste in service environments
- Correction of inaccurate waste measurement metrics
Performance Measurement Strategies
- Systematic process observation
- Key components of a Key Performance Indicator (KPI)
- The critical role of time efficiency
Systems Thinking Approaches
- Strategic management for future readiness
- Application of Deming’s systems theory in the service sector
Organizational Preparation for Lean
- Establishing Lean-aligned processes
- The continuous improvement (Kaizen) cycle
- Realigning performance metrics
- Mitigating organizational resistance
- Execution of pilot initiatives
Implementation in the Public Sector
- Structuring operational teams
- Integration of digital tools and technology
- Workforce and partner development
- Workstream tracking via Kanban methods
- Kaizen workshop facilitation
Process Visualization
- Utilization of workflow diagrams
- The order-to-delivery operational cycle
Value Stream Mapping Techniques
- Lean-based measurement standards
- Development of current and future state maps
Value Stream Analysis Methods
- The 5 S methodology
- Just-in-time resource allocation
- Built-in quality assurance
Enterprise-Wide Adoption of Lean
- Integration of tools and cultural transformation
- Coaching strategies
- Establishment of communication and feedback mechanisms
- Emphasis on long-term institutional learning
- Data-driven decision making
Evaluation of Lean Outcomes
- Lean maturity assessment matrix
- Performance tracking protocols
- Benchmarking against sector peers
Leadership Development
- Formation of Lean leadership councils
- Establishment of succession planning systems
Complementary Frameworks
- Agile and Scrum methodologies
- Six Sigma principles
Concluding Summary
Requirements
- A commitment to developing human capital, enhancing operational efficiency, and eliminating waste within the organization.
Target Audience
- Public sector 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.