Sustaining Lean Tuesday 7 October 2008Grill Room, Victory Services Club, 63-79 Seymour Street, London W2 2HF Up to 80% of Lean (and Six Sigma) improvement programmes will fail to achieve results that stick – however, many of the problems that lead to failure could have been predicted and dealt with prior to the start of the improvement process. Starting from a practical introduction to Lean, this workshop focuses on the critical skills required to deliver successful improvement by providing delegates with the awareness of how to prepare for, implement and sustain Lean Improvement Programmes. This workshop goes into detail on the key tools of Lean, coupled with the supporting structures that enable organisations to realise the full benefits of improvement and is based on no-nonsense practical experience gained in the introduction of Lean a number of organisations. Topics covered:

• Lean understanding – beginners to advanced
• Why Lean fails
• Avoiding failure
• The Top Six management actions needed to prevent ‘improvement burn out’
• Pulling together a successful programme

Why should you attend?

• Gain a deep understanding of Lean and why Lean fails
• Review the cultural and operational issues which drive improvement
• Explore how to create an integrated and sustainable Lean improvement programme
• Review the most common mistakes made with the use of various Lean tools

If you would like to attend, please complete the Booking Form and email Membership Services – members@iomnet.org.uk – quoting booking code: IOM007 to secure your place and obtain directions.
 Time: 10.00 hrs – 15.30 hrs Rates: Member - £90; Non Member - £180