Lean management is a multi-faceted, holistic, and proven system for achieving organizational excellence on all fronts. “Excellence” includes delivering greater value to customers, developing more efficient and effective work systems, and creating environments that attract and retain top talent—all of which enable an organization to grow profit and market share, consistently meet compliance standards, and reduce harm.
Based on the Toyota Production System, Lean management is being practiced by organizations in nearly every industry.
In this course, Karen Martin shares the philosophy and six interconnected components that, when consistently performed, create outstanding organizations.
You will learn:
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What it takes to achieve the performance gains that are possible
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The foundational principles behind Lean management
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Six interconnected components that, collectively, create Lean enterprises
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Common misconceptions about Lean management
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Key considerations in organizational transformation efforts
Licenses are valid for one learner only and are not transferable. All learners must have their own license to view or listen to the course.
What You'll Earn
Learners who pass the final exam with a score of 80% or higher receive a signed, dated, and numbered course completion certificate and Achievement Badge.
TKMG Academy Achievement Badges include digital credentials—issued by Credly—which verify accomplishment. Learners can easily share their badges on LinkedIn and other social sites—and with employers and professional associations—to demonstrate their commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Course Breakdown
- Lesson 1 – History & Context
- Lesson 2 – Foundational Principles – Part 1
- Lesson 3 – Foundational Principles – Part 2
- Lesson 4 – Lean Management System Components
- Lesson 5 – Common Misconceptions
- Lesson 6 – Strategy & Strategy Deployment
- Lesson 7 – Management Practices
- Lesson 8 – Work Systems
- Lesson 9 – Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement
- Lesson 10 – People
- Lesson 11 – Leadership & Culture
- Lesson 12 – Transformation Considerations