This approach will get you better results
Learn the strategies top organisations use to engage staff and deliver exceptional results
Why Become a Lean Business Practitioner?
- Boost Your Profits by implementing simple strategies.
- Unlock the growth potential that already exists within your business.
- Achieve productivity gains by eliminating unrecognised waste.
- Develop the best version of your business processes.
- Create a culture of excellence within your team.
- Achieve more in less time with the same resources.
- Discover the tried and tested methods of top organisations.
- Many Irish SMEs are now training internal Lean Business Practitioners to lead improvement.
My journey
Hi, I’m Steve Halpin.
Back in the 90’s, I took on the role as Operations Manager in a long-established SME organisation. I have an engineering background and like solving problems.
The pressure of Operations soon became apparent. I was being asked to commit on delivery dates and quantities for clients with no idea whether these promises could be met as our performance was so unpredictable.
It was no better than a guess most weeks.
This was stressful and I needed a solution!
THE SOLUTION
The Lean Approach
I can’t remember how it came about, but I found myself on a training program on a subject I’d never heard about.
The first couple of days, I regretted being on the 5-day course. Then some ideas began to resonate.
Then, my thinking about what we were trying to achieve completely transformed.
We needed to look at each area as a process, clearly define the outputs required and engage the ‘experts’ (those in the process) in structured problem solving
A SELECTION OF CLIENTS WE HAVE WORKED WITH
PARTICIPANTS HAVE A VARIETY OF ROLES AND WORK IN MANY DIFFERENT SECTORS
This Course Is For
You If You Want to...
- Finally deliver your services on time
- Get out of the workplace on time every day
- Realise huge and valuable efficiency gains
- Significantly impact your bottom line
- Engage your staff in process improvement
- Offer shorter lead times for clients
- See happy faces in a highly organised workplace
- Eliminate surprise shortages of key items
The right structured approach can make all the difference. We’ll cover it in this LeanPractitioner programme.
“I felt that the Lean tools course really emphasised the value of organisation and structure within the workplace, some significant improvements can be made when utilising lean methodology whether it be 5S/Kanban/.SMED etc. I would definitely recommend this course to learn valuable insight into Lean systems.”
- Trevor Knowles
“I felt that the Lean tools course really emphasised the value of organisation and structure within the workplace, some significant improvements can be made when utilising lean methodology whether it be 5S/Kanban/.SMED etc. I would definitely recommend this course to learn valuable insight into Lean systems.”
- Gordon Murphy
“I felt that the Lean tools course really emphasised the value of organisation and structure within the workplace, some significant improvements can be made when utilising lean methodology whether it be 5S/Kanban/.SMED etc. I would definitely recommend this course to learn valuable insight into Lean systems.”
- Pawel Switaj
What's Included In The LeanPractitioner....
Task 1
Waste Assessment
How do you define Value
Task 2
Project Charter
Define your project terms of reference. Gather supporting data.
Task 3
Kaizen
Learn how to engage your team and run a Kaizen event.
Task 4
Problem Solving
A proven methodology ensuring that issues are fully understood BEFORE we attempt to solve them.
Task 5
Value Stream Mapping
Assess and improve process lead-times with Value Stream Mapping.
Task 6
Workplace Organisation
Save time that you didn’t know you were wasting with better workplace and virtual workplace organisation.
Task 7
Kanban
Implement simple pull signals to manage material or tasks within your organisation.
Task 8
SMED
The idea originates from Toyota’s Single Minute Exchange of Die. A simple process to reduce changeover time, set-up time or ‘critical windows’.
Task 9
Standard Work
A foundation of lean process improvement. follow the simple lesson plan to transform your operations.
Task 10
Asset Care
Keep all of your vital equipment, data and resources in prime condition using TPM techniques.
A BONUS IF YOU SIGN UP TODAY
Your short Guide to the most essential Lean Tools
Learn the tools used by top organisations to solve 90% of problems.:
Your short Guide to the most essential Lean Tools
This is not an academic program - it is about practically applying the Lean approach in your organisation - what is that worth?
- A process improvement delivered over 12 weeks which could contribute €000’s of savings each year
10 Comprehensive in person online Lean Training Modules: guidance on 10 tasks to add value to your organisation: Typical market value: €2,500
LeanTeams unique business simulation to teach lean principles in a very practical and memorable way – you won’t find this anywhere else: €1,000 value
- You’ve probably experienced many enjoyable training programs but how often have they resulted in little or no practical action? LeanTeams provide each participant with a mentor for the duration of the programme – 8 x exclusive sessions with a highly experienced Lean coach to assist you to apply the learning in your organisation: Priceless but lets say €1,500 value.
- Access to templates, videos, case studies and supporting materials on your LMS: €500 value
- Feedback on all task submissions to the LMS from experienced practitioners with guidance for improvement where appropriate: €1,000 value
- Certification & Accreditation: Become a Certified Lean Business Practitioner in 12 Weeks Unlike many providers, LeanTeams offer QQI Level 5 award on successful completion. Awards are based on practical application, and not through passing exams: €500 value
- Bonus: Early-bird registrants get a FREE copy of our ‘Lean Tools Guidebook’: €50 value
Total Individual Component Value: over €6,500 + the value of the process improvement you will deliver!
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OUR PROMISE TO YOU
If you are not completely satisfied with the Lean introduction programme, let us know within the first 14-days and we will issue you a full refund. No questions asked.
Next Programme dates
Here are the upcoming classroom dates:
Time: 09:00 – 17:00
Autumn Programme
starts September 2025
Tuesday, September 9th, 2025
Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
Tuesday September 30th, 2025
Tuesday October 21st, 2025
Tuesday December 2nd, 2025 (Final presentation)
2026 schedule
Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Tuesday January 20th, 2026
Tuesday February 3rd, 2026
Tuesday February 24th, 2026
Tuesday April 7th, 2026 (Final presentation)
Spring Programme
Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
Tuesday April 21st, 2026
Tuesday May 5th, 2026
Tuesday May 26th, 2026
Tuesday July 7th, 2026 (Final presentation)