Lean Project Management Certification

Why Select this Training Course?

Embrace the power of Lean methodologies to revolutionize your project management approach. This comprehensive course equips professionals with the acumen to drive efficiency, optimise value streams, and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement. By immersing yourself in Lean principles, you will learn to eliminate waste and ensure that every project process and element delivers value to the customer.

Can Lean Project Management be integrated with other methods?

Yes, it’s complementary and can be integrated with traditional project management practices, offering versatility and agility in various operational contexts.

Does this course address digital transformation in project management?

Indeed, it incorporates the relevant strategies and tools for applying Lean principles in the digital era, enhancing virtual collaborations and digital workflows.

Who Should Attend?

• Project Managers and Team Leaders
• Process Improvement Specialists
• Operational and Quality Managers
• Business Analysts and Consultants
• Product Development Managers
• Any professional keen on mastering Lean Project Management

What are the Course Objectives?

• Mastering the application of Lean principles in project management
• Developing skills to improve project quality and efficiency
• Learning to identify and eliminate process waste
• Facilitating a Lean transformation within your organization

How will this course be presented?

• Case studies to illustrate Lean implementation
• Interactive workshops for practical experience
• Simulation exercises to apply Lean concepts in real-time
• Discussion forums for peer learning and idea exchange
• Access to digital Lean tools and resources

What are the Topics Covered in this Course?

Module 1: Principles of Lean Project Management

• The five principles of Lean thinking
• Value and value stream mapping
• The concept of flow in project management
• Pull systems for optimising resources
• Seeking perfection through continuous improvement
• Lean leadership and team management
• Integration of Lean with traditional PM methodologies
• Lean thinking for stakeholder management
• Applying 5S methodology to project organisation
• Tools for identifying and managing waste (Muda, Mura, Muri)

Module 2: Lean Planning and Kanban

• Visual management with Kanban boards
• Work-in-Progress (WIP) limits for efficient workflow
• The pull system in practice
• Cycle time reduction and throughput optimization
• Roles and responsibilities in a Kanban system

Module 3: Lean Metrics and Analytics

• Critical Lean metrics, KPIs and their interpretations
• Using analytics to inform Lean decision making
• Cumulative flow diagrams for project visibility
• Actionable insights from Lead and Cycle Time
• Histograms and control charts for process stability
• Problem-solving with root cause analysis
• Poka-yoke (mistake-proofing) techniques
• Standard work for sustainable quality
• Heijunka (load levelling) for balanced workflows
• Takt time calculations for customer demand alignment

Module 4: Lean Project Delivery

• Defining Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
• Iterative development in Lean
• Incorporating customer feedback loops
• Delivering value with just-in-time practices
• Managing risks in Lean project delivery
• Resource levelling and allocation for Lean projects

Module 5: Building a Lean Culture

• The role of leadership in a Lean transition
• Engaging and empowering team members
• Building effective communication channels
• Sustaining a culture of continuous improvement
• Reward and recognition systems to support Lean behaviour

Module 6: Lean Tools for Problem Solving

• Applying the A3 problem-solving framework
• Fishbone diagrams for cause-and-effect analysis
• PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) for process control
• Implementing rapid improvement events (Kaizen)
• Root cause analysis to eliminate recurring issues

Module 7: Lean for Digital Project Management

• Digital tools for Lean management
• Adapting Lean for remote teams
• Automation of Lean processes
• Incorporating Agile principles in a Lean context
• Lean software development practices
• Design thinking for Lean innovation
• Collaboration platforms for team efficiency
• Techniques for virtual value stream mapping
• Integrating Lean thinking with DevOps

Module 8: Lean Portfolio Management

• Aligning project selection with Lean strategy
• Capitalising on opportunities for waste reduction at the portfolio level
• Portfolio Kanban for managing initiatives
• Strategic resource allocation for maximum value
• Benefits realisation in Lean portfolio management
• Governance structures for supporting Lean initiatives
• Prioritising projects to deliver customer value fastest
• Managing dependencies and constraints across the portfolio
• Business case development within a Lean framework
• Balancing demand with capacity in Lean portfolio management

Module 9: Advanced Topics in Lean Project Management

• Systems thinking in Lean project management
• Lean beyond the manufacturing floor – applications in service, software, R&D
• Advanced Lean tools (Value Stream Analysis, SMED)

Module 10: Lean Transformation and Change Management

• Strategies for driving a Lean transformation
• Change models pertinent to Lean implementation
• Building organisational readiness for Lean
• Engaging stakeholders in Lean transitions
• Measuring the impact of Lean changes
• Communication plans for Lean change initiatives
• Overcoming resistance and sustaining change
• Role of the Lean champion
• Scaling Lean across multiple projects and teams
• Incorporating feedback for continuous Lean evolution

Module 11: Lean Quality Management

• Quality management principles in a Lean context
• Tools for ensuring quality in Lean processes
• Integrating Lean with Six Sigma (Lean Six Sigma)
• The role of quality circles in a Lean environment
• Continuous improvement and its impact on quality
• Statistical process control for Lean projects
• Total productive maintenance for maximizing equipment efficiency
• Building a quality mindset in teams
• Case studies on Lean quality improvements

Module 12: Lean Supply Chain and Procurement

• Principles of Lean supply chain management
• Collaboration with suppliers using Lean principles
• Streamlining procurement processes with Lean
• Inventory reduction strategies in Lean supply chains
• Lean logistics for efficient material flow
• Reducing lead times through Lean techniques
• Vendor management and Lean partnerships
• Integrating ERP systems with Lean supply chain
• Sustainable practices in Lean supply chain management

Module 13: Lean Innovation and Idea Management

• Fostering a Lean approach to innovation
• Intrapreneurship within the Lean framework
• Idea generation and management with Lean thinking
• Ensuring alignment of innovations with customer value
• Creating a Lean start-up approach in established businesses
• Techniques for rapid experimentation and prototyping
• Lean in the product development lifecycle
• Managing intellectual property in a Lean innovation process
• Encouraging cross-functional collaboration for innovation
• Metrics to measure innovation in a Lean context

Module 14: Technology and Lean Project Management

• Impact of modern technologies on Lean practices
• Lean management software tools and platforms
• Data analytics and its application in Lean projects
• AI and automation for Lean process improvements
• Implications of IoT for Lean project management
• Digital twins and simulation in Lean project planning
• Applying blockchain for transparency in Lean processes
• Cloud computing resources for Lean project teams
• Cybersecurity considerations in technology-driven Lean environments

Module 15: Lean Strategy and Business Performance

• Connecting Lean initiatives with strategic objectives
• Management of strategic Lean initiatives
• Lean business models and value proposition design
• Lean strategies for competitive advantage
• Performance measurement systems aligned with Lean principles
• Designing and implementing a Lean scorecard
• Financial implications of Lean transformations
• Scaling Lean strategies for business growth
• Corporate governance in the Lean enterprise

Module 16: Lean Leadership and Workforce Development

• Leadership competencies for Lean success
• Developing Lean thinking among employees
• Creating and leading cross-functional Lean teams
• Succession planning in a Lean culture
• Mentorship and coaching in Lean initiatives
• Learning and development strategies for Lean competencies
• Performance management in a Lean work environmen