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OpEx 530: Essential Lean Concepts
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Participants will learn the essential elements of a Lean Management System. Through simulation, case studies and guest speakers, participants will develop a deep understanding of how to achieve sustainable results and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
In this course, participants will learn the essential elements of a Lean Management System and how to accomplish sustainable results and develop a continuous improvement culture. Through simulation and case studies, participants will gain an understanding of how to apply core Lean tools including Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Visual Management and Standard Work. Guest speakers will further illuminate the experience by sharing their own technical and personal journeys. Participants will deepen and demonstrate their knowledge of Lean by learning to plan and lead Rapid Improvement Events and other group activities and tactics.
This course is for individuals ready to dive into Lean essentials for health care. It’s ideal for the executive, frontline leader, physician, and proficient lean practitioner. Rising stars working in a frontline position will also benefit as the course will position them for growth. Participants wishing to enroll in OpEx 575 Essential Lean Concepts course must first complete the OpEx Series I: Health Care OpEx Essential Certificate.
Ready to Gemba? Learn about Lean from leading health care professionals, experts and executives. Not only will you learn strategies and tools to facilitate improvement, but you will also get the chance to apply to real life scenarios. The course is instructor led and virtual. Benefit from small interactive classes of students from diverse backgrounds.
Learning outcomes:
- Upon completion of the course, participants will gain an understanding of the principles, thinking and tools associated with Lean
- Participants will be able to demonstrate A3 problem solving for health care
- Participants will be able to apply Lean thinking and tools in simulated case studies and in real life problem solving
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