About the Programme

About Our Educational Programmes

Lean Development Programme (LDP1–LDP5) is a comprehensive leadership development pathway — from a person's first steps as a manager to strategic leadership within an organisation. It is built on the principle of continuous improvement and the philosophy of Lean.

The Lean Development Programme is our proprietary, comprehensive development and self-improvement programme for specialists, managers and leaders at different levels, including senior management.

The individual programmes/courses (LDP1 to LDP5) have been designed so that their content and assignments address the specific needs and areas that different groups of leaders encounter in their day-to-day work.

• LDP1 — for team leaders and operational specialists
• LDP2 — for operational managers
• LDP3 — for senior and executive management
• LDP4 — the essence of Lean for top leaders who shape a Lean culture, including its impact on the organisation's financial performance
• LDP5 — for Chief Executive Officers, business owners, board members, directors of all departments, senior and middle managers, as well as Lean experts who wish to achieve the highest level of leadership competence

Each programme combines comprehensive theoretical content with practical Lean tools.

Every module ends with a practical assignment or test that helps participants translate theory into real-world action and reinforce new leadership habits.

The online format enables participants to learn at their own pace. They can read, watch video content, complete interactive exercises and tests, and analyse case studies whenever the time is right for them.

Through our e-learning platform, we offer a new quality of learning in a flexible format that can be accessed from anywhere.

Each programme has been developed by experienced Lean Leadership practitioners, while interactive modules, tests and practical assignments support learning by doing.

Course Objectives

• Develop leaders' self-awareness and capacity for self-reflection (Hansei).
• Build a culture of respect, shared responsibility, engagement and trust within teams.
• Improve problem-solving and fact-based decision-making skills.
• Teach leaders how to lead people through Genba Walks.
• Develop leaders who can grow themselves and others and inspire continuous improvement (Kaizen).

This course is not merely about learning Lean tools. It is a process of inner leadership transformation that teaches participants how to be present, authentic and accountable leaders.

Individual Programme Descriptions

LDP1

Who is this programme for? Team leaders, supervisors, shift leaders and people beginning their leadership journey in a manufacturing or service environment.

Purpose and skills: An introduction to Lean Leadership and the development of a culture of continuous improvement. Participants learn the foundations of Genba Leadership, how to conduct daily development conversations, identify problems where the work is performed (Genba), and apply the PDCA cycle in daily management.

Outcomes:

• understand their role in shaping a Lean culture;
• build relationships based on respect and trust;
• respond effectively to problems in the workplace;
• use daily management tools such as SPQDC, Andon and Hansei.

LDP2

Who is this programme for? Mid-level leaders, production managers, process engineers and specialists responsible for implementing Lean principles within their teams.

Purpose and skills: The development of practical leadership capabilities in a Lean environment: conducting Genba Walks, developing people through coaching, creating and sustaining work standards, and supporting team problem-solving.

Outcomes:

• analyse and improve processes using data;
• apply work standardisation principles and TWI (Training Within Industry);
• conduct effective operational meetings;
• strengthen team engagement and develop collaboration skills.

LDP3

Who is this programme for? Senior and executive managers, directors and Lean transformation leaders responsible for implementing a continuous improvement strategy across the organisation.

Purpose and skills: Strategic leadership and organisational transformation management. Building and sustaining a Lean Management System, developing leaders at every level, and creating an environment founded on shared values and goals.

Outcomes:

• shape a long-term vision for Lean transformation;
• manage change in accordance with the Leading to Serve principle;
• design management systems that support daily improvement.

LDP4

Who is this programme for? Chief executives, business owners, board members, finance directors and Lean leaders seeking to attain the highest level of leadership capability.

Purpose and skills: A master-level programme that integrates every element of the Lean philosophy with reporting and financial management.

Outcomes:

• become ambassadors of Lean culture within their organisations;
• inspire, support and develop other leaders;
• implement a long-term organisational improvement and development strategy;
• report in accordance with Lean principles and accurately analyse situations in order to forecast future developments.

LDP5

Who is this programme for?

Chief Executive Officers, business owners, board members, directors of all departments, senior and middle managers, as well as Lean experts who wish to achieve the highest level of leadership competence.

Purpose and skills

• LDP 5 is a master-level program that integrates all the key elements of the Lean philosophy with the practical aspect of “an efficient and effective method for agreeing on the strategy and then implementing the strategy.”
• The program emphasizes the development of strategic leadership and the practical application of Hoshin Kanri principles in daily management.

Outcomes

After completing the program, participants will:

• become ambassadors of the Hoshin Kanri method, capable of effectively deploying the strategy at all levels of the organization in line with Lean culture principles;
• be able to inspire, support, and develop other leaders, using the Hoshin Kanri method as a learning and development tool to achieve the required results;
• implement a long-term strategy for organizational improvement and development;
• be able to report performance and progress in accordance with Lean principles;
• accurately analyze situations based on facts and forecast future actions and outcomes;
• understand the Catchball method – the process for agreeing on the strategy, annual objectives, and key initiatives, along with corresponding tasks, goals, and KPIs;
• understand and practice the Nemawashi principle, emphasizing the importance of engaging and gaining alignment among team members before decisions are made;
• learn how this method helps to reduce the silo effect and enhance cross-functional communication, both horizontally and vertically within the organization;
• learn how to complete the Catchball questionnaire, how to promote Hoshin Kanri within their organization, and how to improve SFM1, SFM2, SFM3, and SFM4 reporting meetings;
• analyze a real case study and complete a practical assignment to create their own Hoshin Kanri plan – whether for a group of companies, a production site, or a department;
• receive a certificate of completion after successfully passing the multiple-choice test and reviewing the program materials;
• gain access to practical implementation tools, including the Catchball Questionnaire, the HK X-Matrix, and the Bowling Chart (monthly progress reporting format).