Lean Leadership Masterclass

Welcome to the Lean Leadership Masterclass based on the principles of the Toyota Production System (TPS).

If you and your organization are on any kind of Lean journey, you won't want to miss this unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of where Lean was born; the Toyota Production System. With a focus on the fundamentals of TPS and its leadership principles, this masterclass is designed to help you understand how to deploy TPS and Lean strategies effectively in your organization every shift, every day!

During this two-day Masterclass, internationally acclaimed TPS trainer Akinori Hyodo will lead participants on a deep dive into the world of the Toyota Production System and provide thought provoking insights into the mind of a Toyota Kaizen leader. With ample time for questions and answers, participants will be able to take away valuable information that is sure to boost their in-house continuous improvement programs. Whether you are new to TPS or looking to enhance your leadership skills, this Masterclass is perfect for you!

Topics to be covered include:

1. TPS and Lean Leadership
2. Kaizen mindset
3. Standard Work Creation
4. Roles of Top Management
5. Development of Assets
6. Root Cause Analysis

Participants will also be treated to a rare glimpse into an actual final assembly plant using video footage of improvement initiatives taken on the shop floor.

To learn a bit more about what to expect in the class watch this video: https://youtu.be/Pvxy0qVuhZk

SPECIAL OFFER

※※※ As a special offer to registered participants, Hyodo Sensei has agreed to perform on-site assessments, gemba walks and consultation sessions at selected companies. It is a unique chance to have your organization's capabilities assessed and to receive constructive feeback and advice. During the half day visit, Sensei will be able to sit down with your management team and provide one-on-one mentoring to boost your CI initiatives.

Regular price - $5,000 + HST

TPS Masterclass Attendee Discount Price - $3,500 + HST

A limited number of slots are available so please be sure to book early by contacting David McNally at david.mcnally@agyleintelligence.com or Dave Fitzpatrick at dfitz@midas-net.co.jp.

As an included bonus, Agyle Intelligence is offering extended trials to all interested participants of the TPS Masterclass for their Digital Transformation platform that allows you to obtain insights directly from your team, with automated reporting for faster, more informed decision making about what is happening throughout your organization or process.

Presenters:

Akinori Hyodo - Hyodo Sensei is a long-time Toyota Production System Leader, former Factory Manager and Kaizen Leader. After retiring, he founded the GPS Training Center, where he provides Kaizen training programs for companies within the Toyota supply chain, including the final assembly plant he previously ran. On average, Hyodo Sensei spends more than half of each year on the road training on almost every continent. When he is at home in Japan, he hosts training programs for Lean practitioners from all over the world at the GPS Training Center in Gifu.

· Factory Manager at Toyota Final Assembly Plant

· 13-year member and leader of All-Toyota Kaizen Promotion Team (Jishuken)

· 27 years leading TPS Development in the No.1 ranked Toyota factory for Quality

· Consulted globally with 100's of automotive and non-automotive companies

David Fitzpatrick of Zenkai Improvement Partners will be facilitating the discussion and providing interpretation. Born and raised in Tracadie Cross, PEI Dave has been based in Japan since 1995, and has worked closely with Hyodo Sensei as a TPS facilitator for many years. In 2022 Dave assumed the lead in a large-scale operational transformation program for a European-based agro-chemical producer and knows what it takes to bring real change to organizations. His mastery of the Japanese language is rare and has made him a sought-after facilitator in many fields.

Hosted By:

David McNally of Agyle Intelligence has spent over 20 years working with SME's as well as Fortune size organizations to help them deploy solutions aiding in their improvement-based journey. David founded the Digital Transformation company Agyle Intelligence in 2017 to address the waste involved in the data collection, reporting and decision making processes he witnessed throughout his career. Working closely as a partner with companies and organizations who look towards digital solutions, David and his team at Agyle have helped standardize work processes, assisted in building company culture driven by a Lean mindset, while also attributing $MM's in recaptured Lean savings for their customers.

Testimonials

The biggest takeaway from this course was how easy it is to apply the learnings into our organization by taking the message we learned here and implementing them at the supervisor and operator levels. We have had a lot of this stuff explained to us before, but we allowed it to go in one ear and out the other. This stuff has real meaning, and we can actually take this back and implement.

Mr S K. – Owner/Director – Service Management

I really loved the discussion around leadership and the respect for people. It is the responsibility of leaders to educate and nurture workers while being patient and consistent. That was really emphasized in this training. We saw how it can be practically applied to our business. Keeping things simple and making things visible so everyone can know where we are and what we are up to. I’ve got to go back to the drawing board and make things visible and engage my people in that process.

Mr P C - Managing Director – Manufacturing

I’ve been to two other similar conferences and neither have done it like this – a big difference in the way its presented – how the trainer got the message across – very simplistic. The biggest takeaway for me is to keep it simple. We sometimes have the tendency to overcomplicate things and that shows on the floor. The points covered were all valuable but the single biggest thing that I got out it was the accountability of time. The way the trainers deliver their message is different from what I am used to but it was great to experience. Even though there is a language difference Hyodo Sensei’s emotion and expressions are quite unique in getting the message across.

Mr. M M – Franchise Director – Window and Door Systems

This event is presented by Zenkai Improvement Partners in association with Agyle Intelligence and other special guests to be announced at later dates.

Don't miss out on this valuable learning experience. Register now to secure your spot!

Contact david.mcnally@agyleintelligence.com for more information or to enquire about other registration and sponsorship opportunities for this, or future events!