Creativity & Facilitation for Lean Leaders
Boost individual and team creativity. Participants explore the psychology and neuroscience of creativity, practise creative problem-solving tools and learn to facilitate group creativity using A3 thinking within a Lean leadership approach.
At a glance
- 2 days
Who it's for
- Project managers, supply chain, logistics, production and warehouse managers who facilitate teams
Learning objectives
- Explain the psychology and neuroscience of creativity
- Use creative problem-solving tools individually and in groups
- Facilitate group creativity with A3 thinking
Detailed content
- Psychology and neuroscience of creativity
- Creative problem-solving strategies
- Individual and group tools
- Building the lean culture
- Standard work for leaders
- A3 problem solving
- Teamwork
- Lean and change management
- Personal SWOT
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Creativity
- Lean leadership
- A3 thinking
- Sustaining improvement
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Waste walk (gemba) using the 8-waste checklist
- Lean simulation game: push vs. pull, before and after improvement
- Plan a one-week Kaizen event with targets and team roles
- Solve a real problem with 8D or A3 from containment to verification
Tools and templates you keep
- 8-waste observation sheet
- Kaizen event charter and newspaper (action list)
- Standard work and SMED analysis sheets
- 8D report and A3 templates
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- Lean Enterprise Institute principles (Womack & Jones)
- Toyota Production System
- Ford 8D / VDA problem-solving guidance
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Frequently asked questions
How long is Creativity & Facilitation for Lean Leaders?
The program runs 2 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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