Lean Management Professional

LAPT

London Academy of Professional Training

Master Certificate Level 6-7 Leadership Management Systems Professional Certifications

REF: MSPC-LM-01

Subjects

500

Total Marks

65%

Pass Mark

Lifetime

Validity

Who Is It For

This certification is designed for mid to senior-level management professionals who are responsible for operational excellence and organisational transformation. Candidates typically possess a minimum of five years of experience in management roles and seek to deepen their understanding of lean methodologies to advance their careers.

Prerequisites

None

Awarding Body: LAPT — London Academy of Professional Training

Curriculum Overview

1 Leadership and Team Dynamics in Lean 5 chapters · 30 classes · 75 marks

Understanding Lean Principles in Leadership 6 classes

1.1 Define Lean Principles and Their Relevance to Leadership

1.2 Identify Key Lean Leadership Characteristics and Behaviors

1.3 Analyze the Impact of Lean Principles on Team Dynamics

1.4 Explore Tools and Techniques for Lean Leadership Practices

1.5 Develop Strategies for Implementing Lean Principles in Teams

1.6 Evaluate the Effectiveness of Lean Leadership in Real-world Scenarios

Building High-Performing Lean Teams 6 classes

2.1 Identify Key Characteristics of High-Performing Lean Teams

2.2 Analyze Roles and Responsibilities within Lean Teams

2.3 Foster Effective Communication Strategies in Lean Teams

2.4 Implement Techniques for Continuous Improvement in Team Performance

2.5 Develop Conflict Resolution Skills for Lean Team Dynamics

2.6 Assess Team Performance Metrics to Drive Lean Success

Cultivating a Lean Culture: Communication and Engagement 6 classes

3.1 Understand the Foundations of Lean Culture

3.2 Identify Key Communication Strategies for Lean Leadership

3.3 Engage Teams through Active Listening Techniques

3.4 Foster Collaboration with Open Feedback Mechanisms

3.5 Develop Action Plans for Sustaining Lean Engagement

3.6 Measure and Reflect on Team Dynamics in Lean Practices

Conflict Resolution and Problem Solving in Lean Teams 6 classes

4.1 Identify Sources of Conflict in Lean Teams

4.2 Analyze the Impact of Conflict on Team Dynamics

4.3 Explore Conflict Resolution Strategies for Lean Management

4.4 Role-Play Scenarios to Practice Resolution Techniques

4.5 Develop a Problem-Solving Framework for Team Challenges

4.6 Implement Lean Principles in Real-world Conflict Situations

Sustaining Lean Leadership: Continuous Improvement and Adaptation 6 classes

5.1 Identify Key Principles of Lean Leadership

5.2 Analyze the Role of Continuous Improvement in Team Dynamics

5.3 Develop a Framework for Sustaining Lean Practices

5.4 Implement Feedback Loops for Team Adaptation

5.5 Create Action Plans for Lean Leadership Challenges

5.6 Evaluate Team Performance in Lean Environments

2 Implementing Lean Strategies 5 chapters · 30 classes · 75 marks

Understanding Lean Principles and Philosophy 6 classes

1.1 Define Lean Principles and Their Importance

1.2 Explore the History and Evolution of Lean Thinking

1.3 Identify Key Lean Tools and Techniques

1.4 Analyze the Benefits of Lean Implementation

1.5 Assess Common Challenges in Lean Adoption

1.6 Develop a Personal Action Plan for Lean Implementation

Identifying Value and Mapping Value Streams 6 classes

2.1 Define Value from the Customer's Perspective

2.2 Identify Key Value Deliverables in Your Process

2.3 Analyze Current State Value Streams

2.4 Map Value Streams Using Value Stream Mapping Techniques

2.5 Identify Waste in Value Streams for Improvement Opportunities

2.6 Develop an Action Plan to Enhance Value Streams

Eliminating Waste: Lean Tools and Techniques 6 classes

3.1 Identify and Define Types of Waste in Lean Management

3.2 Analyze the Value Stream to Spot Improvement Opportunities

3.3 Utilize 5S Methodology for Workplace Organization

3.4 Apply Kaizen Principles for Continuous Improvement

3.5 Implement Just-In-Time (JIT) Practices to Reduce Inventory Waste

3.6 Evaluate Lean Metrics to Measure Waste Reduction Success

Creating a Lean Culture: Leadership and Engagement 6 classes

4.1 Define Lean Culture and Its Importance in Leadership

4.2 Identify Key Leadership Behaviors That Foster Engagement

4.3 Develop Strategies for Communicating Lean Principles Effectively

4.4 Implement Tools for Encouraging Employee Participation in Lean Initiatives

4.5 Analyze Case Studies of Successful Lean Culture Implementations

4.6 Create an Action Plan for Sustaining Lean Culture in Your Organization

Implementing and Sustaining Lean Strategies 6 classes

5.1 Identify Key Lean Principles for Effective Implementation

5.2 Analyze Current Processes for Lean Opportunities

5.3 Develop a Lean Implementation Plan with Stakeholder Input

5.4 Utilize Tools and Techniques for Lean Strategy Execution

5.5 Measure and Monitor Lean Strategy Performance Metrics

5.6 Create a Sustainability Plan for Long-term Lean Success

3 Lean Metrics and Measurement 5 chapters · 30 classes · 75 marks

Understanding Lean Metrics: Foundations and Definitions 6 classes

1.1 Define Key Lean Metrics and Their Importance

1.2 Explore the Differences Between Lead and Lag Metrics

1.3 Identify Common Lean Measurement Tools and Techniques

1.4 Analyze the Role of Value Stream Mapping in Lean Metrics

1.5 Apply Lean Metrics to Assess Process Performance

1.6 Develop a Personal Action Plan for Implementing Lean Metrics

Identifying Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Lean Success 6 classes

2.1 Define Lean Success: Understanding the Role of KPIs

2.2 Identify Essential Elements of Effective KPIs

2.3 Evaluate Current Performance Metrics: What to Keep and What to Discard

2.4 Establish SMART Criteria for KPI Development

2.5 Analyze Industry Benchmarks: Setting Realistic KPI Targets

2.6 Develop a KPI Dashboard: Visualizing Lean Success Metrics

Data Collection Methods for Effective Measurement 6 classes

3.1 Explore Different Data Collection Techniques in Lean Management

3.2 Identify Key Metrics for Lean Measurement Success

3.3 Analyze the Role of Qualitative vs Quantitative Data

3.4 Implement Surveys and Questionnaires for Data Gathering

3.5 Develop Effective Observation Strategies for Data Collection

3.6 Apply Collected Data to Inform Lean Management Decisions

Analyzing and Interpreting Lean Metrics 6 classes

4.1 Define Key Lean Metrics for Effective Measurement

4.2 Collecting and Organizing Lean Data Effectively

4.3 Analyzing Lean Metrics to Identify Waste

4.4 Interpreting Trends in Lean Performance Data

4.5 Using Lean Metrics to Drive Continuous Improvement

4.6 Presenting and Communicating Lean Findings Effectively

Continuous Improvement: Applying Metrics for Strategic Growth 6 classes

5.1 Define Continuous Improvement and Its Importance

5.2 Identify Key Lean Metrics for Measurement

5.3 Analyze Data to Assess Current Performance

5.4 Set Strategic Growth Goals Using Metrics

5.5 Develop Action Plans Based on Metric Insights

5.6 Evaluate Outcomes and Adjust Strategies After Implementation

4 Change Management in Lean 5 chapters · 30 classes · 75 marks

Understanding Change in Lean Environments 6 classes

1.1 Define Change Management Concepts in Lean

1.2 Identify Drivers of Change in Lean Environments

1.3 Analyze Resistance to Change in Lean Practices

1.4 Explore Strategies for Effective Change Communication

1.5 Implement Change Management Tools in Lean Projects

1.6 Evaluate the Impact of Change Initiatives on Lean Performance

Lean Tools and Techniques for Change Implementation 6 classes

2.1 Identify Key Lean Tools for Change Management

2.2 Analyze the Impact of Change Using Value Stream Mapping

2.3 Implement Kaizen for Continuous Improvement in Change Processes

2.4 Create Standard Operating Procedures to Support Change

2.5 Utilize the 5 Whys Technique to Address Change Resistance

2.6 Develop an Action Plan for Sustaining Change with Lean Principles

Communication Strategies During Change 6 classes

3.1 Identify Key Stakeholders in Change Communication

3.2 Develop Clear Communication Objectives for Transition

3.3 Choose Effective Communication Channels for Diverse Audiences

3.4 Crafting Messages That Resonate: Language and Tone

3.5 Facilitate Feedback Loops to Enhance Engagement

3.6 Evaluate Communication Effectiveness and Adapt Strategies

Engaging Teams in Lean Change Processes 6 classes

4.1 Understand the Importance of Engaging Teams in Lean Change

4.2 Identify Common Barriers to Team Engagement in Lean Processes

4.3 Explore Techniques for Effective Communication in Change Initiatives

4.4 Develop Strategies to Foster Team Collaboration in Lean Projects

4.5 Implement Feedback Mechanisms to Enhance Team Involvement

4.6 Evaluate the Impact of Team Engagement on Lean Change Outcomes

Measuring the Impact of Change in Lean Systems 6 classes

5.1 Identify Key Performance Indicators for Change Measurement

5.2 Analyze Baseline Metrics Before Implementing Change

5.3 Implement Data Collection Techniques in Lean Systems

5.4 Evaluate the Impact of Change Using Qualitative Methods

5.5 Conduct Quantitative Analysis Post-Change Implementation

5.6 Develop Action Plans Based on Change Measurement Findings

5 Lean Tools and Techniques 5 chapters · 30 classes · 100 marks

Understanding Lean Principles and Practices 6 classes

1.1 Define Lean Principles and Their Importance

1.2 Identify Key Lean Tools and Their Functions

1.3 Explore Value Stream Mapping Techniques

1.4 Analyze the Role of Waste Elimination in Lean

1.5 Implement 5S Methodology in Workplace Organization

1.6 Evaluate the Impact of Continuous Improvement Cycles

Mapping the Value Stream: Tools and Techniques 6 classes

2.1 Understand Value Stream Mapping Basics

2.2 Identify Key Elements of the Value Stream

2.3 Analyze Current State of Value Stream

2.4 Identify Waste within the Value Stream

2.5 Develop Future State Value Stream Map

2.6 Implement Action Plans to Optimize Value Stream

Implementing 5S for Workplace Organization 6 classes

3.1 Define and Understand the 5S Methodology

3.2 Identify Key Tools for Each Step of 5S

3.3 Conduct a ‘Sort’ Audit in Your Workplace

3.4 Develop a 'Set in Order' Plan for Efficient Layout

3.5 Establish 'Shine' Standards for Workplace Cleaning

3.6 Create a Sustaining Strategy for Ongoing 5S Success

Applying Kaizen for Continuous Improvement 6 classes

4.1 Understand the Principles of Kaizen for Continuous Improvement

4.2 Identify Areas for Improvement Using the Kaizen Approach

4.3 Apply the PDCA Cycle in Kaizen Initiatives

4.4 Develop a Kaizen Action Plan for Team Engagement

4.5 Measure the Effectiveness of Kaizen Implementations

4.6 Sustain Continuous Improvement Through Kaizen Culture

Advanced Lean Tools: Kanban and Just-In-Time 6 classes

5.1 Understand Kanban Principles and History

5.2 Identify Different Types of Kanban Systems

5.3 Implementing Kanban Boards for Visual Management

5.4 Explore Just-In-Time (JIT) Concepts and Benefits

5.5 Analyze the Impact of JIT on Inventory Management

5.6 Integrate Kanban and JIT for Streamlined Production

6 Lean Principles and Philosophy 5 chapters · 30 classes · 100 marks

Foundations of Lean Principles and Philosophy 6 classes

1.1 Define Lean: Understand Key Concepts and Terminology

1.2 Explore the Origins: Historical Context of Lean Principles

1.3 Identify the Core Principles: Value, Value Stream, Flow, Pull, and Perfection

1.4 Analyze Waste: The 7 Types of Waste in Lean Management

1.5 Examine the Role of Leadership in Lean Philosophy

1.6 Apply Lean Principles: Case Studies and Real-World Examples

The Five Lean Principles: Value, Value Stream, Flow, Pull, and Perfection 6 classes

2.1 Define Value in Lean Management

2.2 Identify the Value Stream in Your Process

2.3 Analyze Flow and Eliminate Waste

2.4 Implement Pull Systems for Efficiency

2.5 Strive for Perfection Through Continuous Improvement

2.6 Integrate the Five Principles in Real-World Scenarios

Tools and Techniques for Lean Implementation 6 classes

3.1 Identify Key Lean Tools for Process Optimization

3.2 Analyze the Role of Value Stream Mapping in Lean

3.3 Explore 5S Methodology for Workplace Organization

3.4 Implement Kaizen for Continuous Improvement Strategies

3.5 Apply Root Cause Analysis to Eliminate Waste

3.6 Develop Action Plans for Effective Lean Deployment

Leading Lean Transformation: Culture and Change Management 6 classes

4.1 Identify Essential Lean Principles for Cultural Transformation

4.2 Analyze Organizational Barriers to Lean Adoption

4.3 Develop Strategies for Engaging Stakeholders in Lean Change

4.4 Implement Communication Techniques to Foster Lean Mindset

4.5 Evaluate Metrics for Measuring Lean Culture Progress

4.6 Create an Action Plan for Sustaining Lean Transformation

Advanced Lean Concepts: Lean Six Sigma and Beyond 6 classes

5.1 Define Lean Six Sigma Principles and Methodologies

5.2 Identify Key Differences Between Lean and Six Sigma

5.3 Explore the DMAIC Framework for Process Improvement

5.4 Apply Statistical Tools in Lean Six Sigma Projects

5.5 Develop a Lean Six Sigma Project Charter

5.6 Evaluate Case Studies of Successful Lean Six Sigma Implementations

Assessment Breakdown

50%

Theory

35%

Practical

15%

Project

Passing Mark: 325 / 500 (65%)

Methods: Written Examination, Practical Assignment, Portfolio Assessment

How to Enrol

Website: lapt.org

Email: info@lapt.org

Phone: +44 7513 283044

Address: 85 Great Portland Street, W1W 7LT, United Kingdom

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9AM – 5PM

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