Introduction

Lean Project Management is an approach that seeks to maximize customer value while minimizing waste throughout the project lifecycle. This 5-day professional course is designed to equip participants with the tools, techniques, and mindsets necessary to implement lean principles effectively in project management environments. Participants will gain insights into streamlining processes, enhancing efficiency, and delivering higher value to clients.

• Understand the principles and concepts of Lean Project Management.
• Identify and eliminate waste in project processes.
• Apply lean tools and techniques to real-world project scenarios.
• Enhance team collaboration and communication through lean practices.
• Measure and improve project performance consistently.

Course Outlines

Day 1: Introduction to Lean Principles

• Overview of Lean Project Management
• Key Lean Concepts and Terminology
• The Five Principles of Lean Thinking
• Understanding Value and Waste
• Case Studies of Successful Lean Implementations

Day 2: Lean Tools and Techniques

• Introduction to Lean Tools: Kaizen, 5S, and More
• Value Stream Mapping and Analysis
• Identifying and Eliminating Waste
• Visual Project Management Techniques
• Hands-on Workshop: Applying Lean Tools

Day 3: Lean Project Planning and Execution

• Lean Project Planning Techniques
• Agile and Lean: A Comparative Overview
• Implementing Lean in Agile Environments
• Managing Risks and Changes in Lean Projects
• Interactive Case Study: Lean Project Planning

Day 4: Team Dynamics and Lean Leadership

• Building and Leading Lean Project Teams
• Effective Communication in Lean Environments
• Lean Leadership Principles and Practices
• Encouraging a Culture of Continuous Improvement
• Team Exercise: Lean Leadership Simulation

Day 5: Measuring and Sustaining Lean Success

• Key Lean Metrics and Performance Indicators
• Feedback Loops and Continuous Improvement
• Sustaining Lean Gains and Preventing Backsliding
• Developing a Lean Implementation Strategy
• Course Review and Action Planning