This course introduces participants to Lean thinking principles and their application to project management. Drawing from manufacturing excellence and modern service delivery, the program teaches how to eliminate waste, optimize value streams, and create efficient project delivery systems. Participants will learn to identify and remove non-value-added activities, improve workflow, and maximize customer value while minimizing resources and time. Through practical tools and techniques, attendees will develop the skills to lead Lean transformations and drive continuous improvement in their project environments.
Introduction
Objectives
- Understand Lean principles and their project application
- Learn to identify and eliminate project waste
- Master value stream mapping for projects
- Develop continuous improvement mindset
- Learn pull-based scheduling techniques
- Understand visual management for projects
- Master Lean metrics and performance measurement
- Learn to create customer-focused project delivery
Target Audience
- Project and Program Managers
- Process Improvement Specialists
- Operations Managers
- Quality Assurance Professionals
- Business Analysts
- Manufacturing Project Leaders
- Service Delivery Managers
- Continuous Improvement Coordinators
Methodology
- Hands-on Value Stream Mapping Exercises
- Waste Identification Workshops
- Lean Simulation Games
- Case Studies from Various Industries
- Group Problem-solving Activities
- Individual Improvement Projects
Personal Impact
- Enhanced problem-solving and analytical skills
- Improved efficiency in personal work habits
- Better understanding of process optimization
- Increased value delivery focus
- Career development in Lean and continuous improvement
- Practical skills applicable across industries
Organizational Impact
- Reduced project costs through waste elimination
- Faster project delivery through optimized processes
- Improved resource utilization and efficiency
- Enhanced customer satisfaction and value delivery
- Continuous improvement culture development
- Better competitive positioning through efficiency
Course Outline
Unit 1: Lean Foundations
Core Principles- Lean Thinking History and Evolution
- Seven Wastes Identification
- Value Definition and Creation
- Continuous Improvement Culture
- Respect for People Principle
Unit 2: Value Stream Mapping
Mapping Techniques- Current State Mapping
- Future State Design
- Value-added Analysis
- Cycle Time Calculation
- Bottleneck Identification
Unit 3: Lean Tools and Techniques
Visual Management- Kanban Systems Implementation
- Andon Cord Principles
- 5S Workplace Organization
- Pull System Design
- Batch Size Reduction
Unit 4: Lean Project Planning
Project Definition- Customer Value Identification
- Project Charter Development
- Set-based Concurrent Engineering
- A3 Problem-solving
Unit 5: Continuous Improvement
Improvement Methods- Kaizen Event Planning
- PDCA Cycle Application
- Lean Metrics Definition
- Performance Tracking
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