One-Day Introduction

Lean Business Simulation
Experience Lean in a Day

A practical simulation designed to help you understand how Lean really works — and decide what to do next. No commitment to a longer programme required.

Full Day
In-Person, Dublin
Mixed Roles Welcome
No Prerequisites
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Is Lean Right for Your Organisation?

Take our 2-minute assessment to find out where you stand.

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Good Fit If…

Who This Simulation Is Designed For

Lean Is New to Your Organisation

You want a shared starting point before committing to a longer programme.

Exploring Before Committing

You’re curious about Lean but want to see it in action first.

Short on Time

You’re responsible for improvement but need something practical and contained.

Practical Over Theoretical

You want hands-on experience, not slides and presentations.

Managers, supervisors, team leads
Operations, service, or support functions
What Happens on the Day

A Hands-On Learning Experience

Participants work through a realistic business scenario and see how Lean thinking affects flow, quality, cost, and customer experience.

Hands-On

Experience common operational problems in a simulated business environment.

Lean Principles

Apply simple Lean principles to improve performance across rounds.

Experiment

See the impact of decisions on flow, quality, cost, and customer experience.

Reflect

Discuss what this means for your own workplace and decide what to do next.

What You'll Leave With

Clarity, Not Commitment

1

Shared Understanding

A clear picture of what Lean actually looks like in practice — experienced together as a team.

2

Common Language

A shared language to talk about problems, waste, and improvement across roles.

3

Insight into Blockers

See where improvement gets stuck — and why some approaches fail.

4

Next Step Clarity

Know whether Lean Essentials, Lean Practitioner, or a pause is the right move for your team.

This is as much about deciding what not to do as what to do next.

Team brainstorming session using colourful sticky notes on a whiteboard.
Team members collaborating on documents in a modern office setting.
People collaborating during a Lean Teams workshop in a modern office setting.
Our Approach

Why a Simulation,
Not a Classroom Course?

Many Lean programmes start with theory and tools. We start with experience.

Simulations allow people to:

  • Learn by doing, not listening
  • See cause and effect quickly
  • Make mistakes safely
  • Build shared understanding across roles

It’s a more effective way to decide whether Lean is the right approach for your organisation.

Learning Pathway

How the Simulation Fits the Lean Journey

The Simulation is the starting point in our Lean pathway. After it, some organisations progress to Lean Essentials or Lean Practitioner. Some take time to build internal alignment. Some decide Lean isn’t the right priority right now. All are valid outcomes.

Visual diagram of the Lean learning pathway for training and assessment.
Upcoming Dates

Lean Business Simulation Dates

Complete
Dublin
Full
Dublin
Tues Jun 9th
Dublin
Tues Jul 7th
Dublin
Tues Oct 6th
Dublin
Tues Nov 10th
Dublin
Tues Dec 8th
Dublin
Get Started

Is This a Sensible Next Step?

If you’re unsure where to start with Lean, this simulation is designed to give you clarity — without overcommitting.

Or email stevehalpin@leanteams.com · 087 275 5773