Lean Performance &
People Capacity Development

Lean Performance & People Capacity Development training course is built on the proven success of Lean Management in high-pressure industries such as software development, manufacturing, and construction. Its strength lies in a clear, simple methodology that delivers immediate results when applied correctly. However, many lean initiatives fail because the early steps are the hardest and most misunderstood. This course focuses on addressing those initial challenges to ensure sustainable lean adoption.

This training course emphasizes the critical role of team leaders in creating an environment that supports continuous improvement. Leaders must establish systems and behaviours that empower employees to take ownership of lean practices and think proactively about performance improvements. Drawing from the values and practices inspired by Toyota, the course explores how leaders can build an ecosystem that supports successful lean performance.

Participants will learn how to create a learning culture and develop people capabilities for lean operations. The course covers the competencies needed to assess organizational systems, optimize performance, and sustain lean improvements. Through practical insights and real-life examples, participants will evaluate how their organizational context influences individual and operational excellence in a lean setting.

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Identify and assess the organization’s management environment for successful and sustained lean performance, both individually and operationally.
• Describe their roles and problem-solving responsibilities that create and maintain a lean environment aligned with strategic priorities.
• Optimize the use of lean tools to support improved performance and efficiency.
• Identify and prioritize core competencies needed by people working in a lean operation.
• Apply management behaviours that encourage responsibility, initiative, and employee thinking.
• Differentiate between On-the-Job Training (OJT) and On-the-Job Development (OJD) and classroom training, and recognize the function of each within a lean context.

This Lean Performance & People Capacity Development training course is ideal for professionals involved in lean transformation and people development.

It is especially beneficial for:

• Departmental managers and function heads
• Lean facilitators and coordinators supporting lean implementation
• HR managers and professionals involved in capability development
• Executives supporting lean initiatives
• Anyone responsible for developing individual lean performers (beyond their direct reports and themselves)

The course is designed for those who need to understand how to build lean capabilities within teams and sustain lean performance through effective leadership and development strategies.

This Lean Performance & People Capacity Development training course uses proven adult learning methods to ensure strong understanding and retention. The course emphasizes real-world examples and decision-making scenarios from actual organizations, helping participants apply concepts in practical situations.

Participants will benefit from a variety of learning formats, including:

• Presentations by the course leader
• Case study discussions and group work
• Interactive sessions and open discussions
• Video presentations by subject experts
• Decision analysis in diverse strategic and competitive contexts

The training focuses on real-life applications of lean performance principles, ensuring participants can transfer learning directly into their workplace. By combining theory with practical examples, the course delivers a dynamic and engaging learning experience.

• AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course