Challenging the Status Quo & Making the Case for Change

This 4-hour course provides instruction on how to effectively recognize and overcome obstacles within the organization that sidetrack continuous improvement efforts. We will explore what constitutes leadership in a Lean setting and the organizational aspects ("the status quo") that can accelerate or impede improvement efforts. The instructor-led and highly interactive workshop features mini-lectures, discussions and group exercises. After taking this class attendees will be able to: Observe, practice and learn the meaning of lean leadership Learn how leaders can modify their personal behavior to optimize the lean journey Learn and use effective methods to identify and mitigate organization obstacles to lean Communicate to others the critical role leadership plays in successful lean organizations Who should attend? Any individual who is in or ready for a leadership position in an organization that plans to undertake or is already involved in a Lean implementation.