“Lean Leader Level Certification Prep”

Operational Excellence – Lean Management Seminar

• Program Name: Mind Lab
• Program Entity: Operational Excellence
• Program Level: Learning Path for Lean Leader – Level 2
• Program Classification: Organizational Leadership & Organizational Intelligence
• Program Status: Available
• Duration: 14 hours of Face-to-face Training or 12 hours of Trainer-led Webinar
• Language of Instruction: Greek & English
• Prerequisites: Learning Path for Lean Practitioner – Level 1

Are you prepared to take your leadership skills to the next level and drive significant improvements in your organization? Our Lean Leader Certification Preparatory Course is crafted for professionals with foundational Lean knowledge and a desire to lead strategic Lean initiatives.

Enhance your expertise, master advanced Lean techniques, and become a catalyst for change in your organization. Join us and transform into a Lean Leader who can inspire teams, optimize processes, and deliver exceptional results.

Also known as Lean Green Belts or Lean Silver, Lean Leaders enjoy a deep understanding of Lean principles and the expertise to effectively implement Lean tools and practices throughout the organization.

Are you ready to elevate your leadership skills and drive transformative change in your organization? Our Lean Leader Certification Preparatory Course is designed for those with foundational Lean knowledge looking to master advanced techniques. Dive into powerful concepts like the Kano Model, Heijunka production leveling, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Kanban, Pull Systems, and Just-In-Time production.

Learn how to optimize processes, balance workloads, and maximize efficiency while reducing waste. Experience the benefits of superior productivity, lower costs, and enhanced quality, all while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

The Learning Path for the Leaders Level follows the IASSC, International Association for Six Sigma Association body of knowledge. It is at the discretion of the participant to register directly for proctored exams and pursue an accredited certification. Upon successful completion of the Learning Path, Affirma Academy issues a Certificate of Participation with the participant’s name.

Lean Leaders spearhead and guide Lean Improvement initiatives across an organization or within their specific area of expertise. Under their capacity they may be focusing on conducting improvement efforts, coaching Lean Practitioners, and supporting Lean Experts. This expertise is valuable in all Lean environments, including Lean Manufacturing, Lean Production, Lean Office, Lean IT, and Lean Development.

This seminar is tailored for management at all levels. Lean Management centers around Kaizen, emphasizing the cultivation of a culture focused on continuous improvement. It encourages ongoing enhancement through the active engagement and understanding of cohorts across all levels.

From senior managers and team leaders to process improvement specialists and quality assurance professionals—as well as anyone involved in enhancing organizational and operational effectiveness and efficiency and development.

• Understand Lean initiatives including the philosophy, principles, and techniques.
• Support top management business strategy via Lean activities and roadmap.
• Guide and support Lean Experts in identifying and managing opportunities.
• Lead in identifying and prioritizing key improvement opportunities and obstacles.
• Train, Coach and Guide Lean Practitioners on Lean Principles, and Techniques initiatives.
• Lead and manage Lean improvement teams and projects.
• Apply relevant Lean Principles and Techniques to eliminate wasteful practices.
• Establish key performance metrics to monitor progress and results.
• Initiate and sustain Lean transformation for an organization.

“The slower but consistent tortoise causes less waste and is more desirable than the speedy hare that races ahead and then stops occasionally to doze. The Toyota Production System can be realized only when all the workers become tortoises.” – Taiichi Ohno

The Lean Leader’s Level Body of Knowledge:

• Kano Model
• JIT – Just in Time
• Layout Planning
• SMED – Single Minute Exchange of Dies
• Heijunka – Level Scheduling
• Kanban – Pull System
• Risk Analysis
• OEE – Overall Equipment Effectiveness
• Sustainment
• Kaizen Workshops
• DMAIC – Six Sigma
• Teams
• Stakeholder Management

• Option 1 Face-to-face
  • 7 hours x 2 days, 14 hours total
  • Or to be otherwise agreed
• Option 2 Webinar
  • 2 hours x 6 sessions, 12 hours total
  • 1 Session x 2 hours hosted per week
  • Synchronous Trainer-led web-bases meetings

Join us to gain the knowledge and skills to become a successful Lean Leader, and start making a significant impact in your organization today. Reserve your spot today!