Lean Leadership Master Class | Online | Americas
The Lean Leadership Master Class online training program is designed for those interested in fostering a culture of continuous improvement within their organization. This lean training course is led by Hyodo Sensei, former factory manager and director of the Toyota HiAce factory in Japan.
Date: 24 Aug 2021 - 26 Aug 2021
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | Timezone: America/Los Angeles
Regional time: New York 1:00 pm | Santiago 1:00 pm | Tokyo 2:00 am (Wed 25-27 August)
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Location: Online
Format: Three 3-hour sessions held over consecutive days
Capacity: Maximum 20 participants
Pricing: USD 695 per person | USD 5,950 per company
For further details of Shinka Management’s training programs, see our lean training page or contact us.
Hyodo Sensei
The master class will be led by Akinori Hyodo, a long-time Toyota Production System leader and former factory manager at the Toyota factory in Japan responsible for the manufacture of the Toyota HiAce vehicle. Now retired as a factory manager, Hyodo Sensei is a Senior Consultant with Shinka Management supporting our clients with lean consulting, lean training and the Lean Japan Tour.
Career highlights:
- Factory Manager Toyota Parts Factory
- Factory Manager at Toyota Assembly Plant
- 13 year member of All-Toyota Kaizen Promotion Team
- 27 years leading TPS at No.1 quality ranked Toyota factory
- Consulting globally serving a wide range of industries
Who is this for?
This master class is designed for senior managers and lean practitioners interested in fostering a culture of continuous improvement within their organization. The program covers key topics of lean manufacturing with a focus on the philosophy and tools of the Toyota Production System as well as lean leadership and staff development to sectors outside of automotive. You will learn first-hand about how process improvement is achieved within Japan’s leading companies, and more importantly, how to implement these practices within your operations.
Topics Covered
This master class is delivered over three 3-hour sessions and will focus on the application of lean principles and the Toyota Production System (TPS) to sectors outside of automotive. The course will go beyond theory to discuss how lean thinking can be implemented and sustained within a company.
- TPS principles
- Developing human assets
- Role of top management
- 5S and visual management
- Standardized work creation
- Continuous improvement culture
The content of this program is consistent with our open registration and on-site Lean Leadership Master Class, excluding the factory tour component. A more detailed description can be found on our Lean Leadership Master Class page.
What our lean training participants have said…
A great training experience with a very wise lean practitioner, simplifying understanding of approaches to lean.
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The 2-day program provided our leadership team with a great opportunity to focus on our business and to reflect on opportunities for improvement.
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I thought the training was fantastic. It was well presented and organised, and the material was very relevant and can be applied to our organisation. Shinka Management created a comfortable environment where we could ask questions and participate in group discussions.
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The training was intense but had great value because the subjects have been explained in such a clear manner opposite to some European experts who know how to turn lean into some NASA scientific miracle from another planet.
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The Shinka Team enables an excellent learning environment for lean practitioners at all levels. They possess excellent communication skills and facilitate learning events incorporating theory, discussion and practical exercises. I would recommend to anyone interested in improving their business.
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