On behalf of the management of WesTrac, I would like to thank you and your team for the valuable assistance given to us in determining the content and facilitating the cultural integration sessions that took place as a result of a new business acquisition. We have had a lot of positive feedback from both the management of WesTrac and the newly acquired employees
Lean Thinking Styles
The government sector is challenged to deliver high-quality services efficiently and effectively. This government-focused lean thinking workshop introduces participants to lean thinking principles and how they can be applied to reduce waste, optimise processes, and improve productivity.
Lean Thinking Principles
Through engaging discussions and practical activities, participants will explore techniques to identify inefficiencies, implement continuous improvement, and foster a culture of innovation within their teams. By the end of our tailored in-house lean thinking program, attendees will leave with actionable strategies to streamline operations and achieve measurable results.
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Key Learning Outcomes
Your Lean Thinking skills program will give participants the skills to:
- Understand lean principles and differentiate value vs. waste.
- Learn process mapping techniques to identify inefficiencies.
- Identify and reduce bottlenecks with affinity diagrams.
- Foster a lean mindset to drive innovation and efficiency.
- Develop actionable plans with clear goals and metrics.
- Sustain productivity improvements with team involvement.
- Share insights and finalise personal action plans for success.
- Build strategies to remove role ambiguity and enhance clarity.
- Encourage collaborative brainstorming for continuous improvement.
Course Description
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM: Lean Thinking Fundamentals
- Understanding lean thinking principles.
- Ground rules and expectations.
- The core principles of lean thinking.
- Identifying value versus waste in government processes.
- Exploring common types of waste (e.g., time, resources, inefficiencies).
- Morning Tea Break
- Process mapping techniques.
- Identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
- Using affinity diagrams to identify and remove waste.
- Lunch Break
- Introduction to tools like 5S, Kaizen, and root cause analysis.
- Practical application of lean tools to government scenarios.
- Encouraging team involvement in improvement initiatives.
- Building a mindset of innovation and efficiency.
- Overcoming resistance to change.
- Leading change.
- Removing role ambiguity.
- Afternoon Tea Break
- Developing a lean implementation plan.
- Setting achievable goals and metrics.
- Low hanging productivity improvements.
- Ensuring sustainability of improvements.
- Sharing insights and takeaways.
- Group discussion: Overcoming specific challenges in government.
- Finalising personal action plans.
- Summary of key learnings.
- Participant feedback and evaluations.

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At Preferred Training Networks, we provide both in-person and online training programs for a wide range of organisations across Australia. Our Lean Thinking Styles is run by experienced, qualified experts and tailored to the needs of your business and your employees. Our leadership and management education courses are designed to help your team thrive and develop valuable skills that can transform your workplace.
With programs available in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane and other areas of Australia, we’re able to help businesses across the country create lasting behavioural change and provide them with the tools they need to reach new heights. If you think your business would benefit from Lean Thinking Styles and the help of our professional coaching network, take the first step and contact our team today. Wherever you are in Australia, our coaching program can either come to your organisation or we organise a venue for your convenience. Find out what our training, workshops and skills courses can do for your business and reap the benefits for years to come.
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