Lean Training Programmes for Irish Businesses
Choose the right Lean pathway for your team. From one-day simulations to full Practitioner programmes — every journey starts with a clear, practical first step.
Business Simulation
A practical, one-day Lean business simulation designed to help organisations experience Lean in action — and decide what to do next.
Best If
- Lean is new or unevenly understood
- You want a low-risk starting point
- You’re exploring whether Lean is the right fit
Lean Essentials
For participants who would benefit from building confidence and fundamentals before leading a full project.
Best If
- Lean thinking and problem-solving
- Improving Standard Work in a local area
- Developing habits and confidence
Lean Practitioner
This pathway is confirmed after the simulation and assessment phase, once readiness is clear.
Best If
- Own or strongly influence a process
- Have access to data and decision-makers
- Can commit time to delivering a real project
A New Approach to Lean Training
Based on feedback from recent cohorts, we made a small but important change.
In some cases, organisations invested in a full Practitioner programme before it was clear whether a nominee was ready — due to role scope, time pressures, or access to data.
The result? Unnecessary risk for the business and frustration for the participant.
Our new pathway solves this directly.
A Lean Learning Pathway for Success
How It Works
This ensures every participant is set up to succeed.
Step 1 — Business Simulation & Assessment
Everyone starts here. Participants experience Lean in action and complete a short practical task.
Step 2 — Readiness Confirmed
Each participant is assessed based on engagement during the simulation, quality of the 10 Wastes task, and scope of the proposed project outline.
Step 3 — Right Pathway, Right Time
Participants then progress to Lean Practitioner pathway, Lean Essentials, or pause with no further spend committed.
Fees Unchanged. Risk Reduced.
Organisations only commit to the full Practitioner pathway once the conditions for success are in place.
Fees Unchanged
Same price structure — you only pay for the elements used by each participant
No Forced Progression
Our assessment ensures participants are ready for the more demanding Lean Practitioner Pathway
No ‘Failed’ Participants
The old programme had no entry safeguard to protect both coaches and participants
Beyond the Core Pathways
Alongside our core pathways, we also provide additional support depending on organisational needs:
Enterprise Ireland Lean Support
Funding available through Lean Start and Lean Plus programmes for eligible Irish businesses.
Explore EI Lean Supports →IDA Lean Support
Lean Start and Lean Plus funding available for IDA-supported companies in Ireland.
Explore IDA Lean Supports →Bord Bia Lean Horticulture
Lean support specifically designed for horticulture clients through Bord Bia.
Explore Bord Bia Supports →Lean Foundations & Awareness Sessions
Introductory sessions to build awareness and buy-in across leadership teams.
Explore Lean Foundations →1:1 Mentoring & Coaching
Personalised guidance for individuals leading improvement projects.
Contact Us →In-house Programmes
Tailored training delivered on-site for your specific organisational context.
Contact Us →Bespoke Support
Customised support aligned to your specific operational challenges and goals.
Contact Us →Many of Our Programmes Are Eligible for Funding
Supports include: Enterprise Ireland (Lean Start and Lean Plus), IDA, Skillnets, Bord Bia (Horticulture), ICBE, MentorsWork, and LEOs.
We can help you identify which funding route is right for your organisation.
Not Sure Where to Start?
That’s completely normal. You don’t need to decide anything yet. Let’s talk about what’s possible for your team.