Leading with Obeya

How much time does your leadership team spend shuffling between spreadsheets, dashboards, and alignment meetings just to figure out what is actually happening? Most organizations do not suffer from a lack of data. They suffer from a lack of overview. This two-day, highly interactive training introduces you to Obeya, the Japanese visual management system that connects executive strategy to daily operations. Led by Mark Uijen de Kleijn, an expert trainer with a 9.6 rating, you will learn how to pull your entire organizational system into a single room. This experience is designed to be deeply practical. You will bring your own real-world leadership challenges to the table and actively design a workspace that replaces fragmented status updates with meaningful, decisive conversations. Who is this training for? This program is built for leaders, managers, agile coaches, and change agents who are tired of managing in silos. If you are responsible for leading teams, aligning portfolios, or navigating complex organizational change, this training will give you the tools to drive clarity. No specific prior training or certifications are required to join. What you will learn Obeya is not just about a physical board or a digital workspace. It is about the habits, routines, and human interactions that happen inside that space. Over two days, you will shift your perspective from using Obeya as a simple visual tool to mastering it as a complete leadership methodology. Through a realistic, hands-on case study and practical design sessions, you will learn how to: Distinguish between basic visual management and the true Leading with Obeya method. Design a workspace that aligns your long-term strategy with daily execution. Master the specific meeting structures and routines that keep an Obeya sharp and efficient. Replace hours of fragmented status reporting with a single, clear situational assessment. Build the leadership skills needed to help your teams see, learn, and act together. Your trainer Mark Uijen de Kleijn Mark thrives on simplifying complexity. He believes that collaborative, transparent leadership is the absolute key to improving an organizational system and delivering business results. With an outstanding participant rating of 9.6 out of 10, Mark is known for his energetic, highly interactive style. He ensures that every participant leaves with practical insights they can apply directly on Monday morning. Practical information Dates: October 19 & 20, 2025 – we start at 9:00 and end at 17:00 Location: Veldkant 7, 2550 Kontich Trainer: Mark Uijen de Kleijn Language: Available in both Dutch and English Price: €1295 Materials included: You will receive the official handbook on Leading with Obeya written by Tim Wiegel, the creator of the method. Secure your spot today Seats for this training are limited to ensure an interactive learning experience.