Leading with Lean: Transforming Traditional Leadership

About

When you look at your work through a Lean lens, everyday tasks start to reveal chances for small improvements that make a real difference. These shifts ease frustration, strengthen collaboration, and help your team build habits that support lasting success. Participants learn practical tools they can use to solve problems and contribute with confidence.

What will I gain from this workshop?

By the end of this session, your team will be able to spot everyday improvement opportunities, use simple Lean tools with confidence, strengthen collaboration, and support a culture of continuous improvement. You will also leave with practical next steps they can put to work right away.

Who Should Attend

• Top Executives and Senior Management
• Middle Management
• Supervisors
• Continuous Improvement Teams

These key stakeholders will learn how to effectively implement Lean principles within their roles, ensuring a cohesive and dynamic approach to management and continuous improvement.

Agenda:

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Introduction & Core Principles

• Welcome
• Understanding the Core Principles of Lean Management
• Navigating Change Management

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Organizational Culture & Team Potential

• Transforming Organizational Culture
• Maximizing Team Potential
• Traditional vs. Lean Management: Key Differences and Benefits

11:00 AM - 11:05 AM Break

11:05 AM - 11:30 AM Improvement Exercises & Employee Learning

• Practical Improvement Exercise
• Empowering Employee Learning

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Interactive Activity & Sustaining Success

• 5S in Action
• Sustaining Success: Leadership Strategies

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Standard Work & Continuous Improvement

• The Role of Leaders in Standard Work Practices
• Hands-on Standard Work Exercise
• Q & A
  

Benefits of Lean Leadership:

Empowered Teams: Lean Leaders create an environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute ideas, leading to higher engagement and job satisfaction.

Continuous Improvement: Lean Leadership fosters a culture of continuous improvement,driving ongoing enhancements in processes and productivity.

Sustainable Success: By focusing on root causes and employee development, Lean Leadership ensures that improvements are sustainable and not just temporary fixes.

Enhanced Collaboration: Lean Leaders promote collaboration across teams, breaking down silos and encouraging a collective approach to problem-solving.

Customer-Centric Approach: Lean Leaders prioritize delivering value to customers, aligning the organization’s efforts with customer needs and expectations.

Adaptability and Agility: Lean Leaders are equipped to respond quickly to changes and challenges, ensuring the organization remains competitive and resilient.

Introducing Your Gemba Academy Coach: Ricky Banks

Ricky Banks is a Senior Lean and Six Sigma Coach at Gemba Academy with over 20 years of experience driving operational excellence and empowering teams. He has successfully deployed Lean and Six Sigma methodologies across manufacturing and distribution operations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

With a deep passion for mentoring, training, and coaching, Ricky engages individuals and teams in the pursuit of excellence. Before joining Gemba Academy, he held key leadership roles, including Senior Continuous Improvement Manager, Senior MBB-Lean Deployment Manager, Process Improvement Manager – Corporate Excellence, and Quality/Environmental Coordinator. Prior to his career in Operational Excellence, Ricky spent 17 years in the manufacturing industry.

Ricky is dedicated to coaching, mentoring, and teaching, striving to make a positive impact both professionally and personally.

What if these dates don't work for me?

If you’re interested in upcoming public class dates or would like to book a private training session at our Keller Training Center, we’d be happy to help.Reach out to us at events@gembaacademy.com for more information, or visit our Events page at gembaacademy.com/solutions/events.

About Gemba Academy

Gemba Academy is a leading provider of continuous improvement training, helping organizations and individuals build a culture rooted in Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence. Since 2009, we’ve supported companies of all sizes, from small businesses to global enterprises, through a flexible mix of online training, expert-led live instruction, coaching, and industry-recognized certifications. With over 2,000 practical videos covering proven methodologies and leadership strategies, our training delivers immediate value by equipping professionals to solve problems, lead effectively, and drive sustainable improvement. To learn more about Gemba Academy’s online content, in-person training events, expert coaching, and certifications, please visit https://www.gembaacademy.com/.

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