Date: Tuesday, 01st July 2025
Venue: County Wexford Chamber Boardroom
Time: 9.30am – 12pm
Cost: Free of charge – early registration is encouraged as numbers are capped.
Who is this course for ?
Owners, Managers and Employees of Micro to Medium Sized Businesses of any type!
Clinic Overview:
This interactive workshop introduces participants to the core principles of Lean Thinking and how they apply in real-world business environments. Designed specifically for micro to medium-sized enterprises, the session focuses on identifying inefficiencies, addressing practical challenges, and improving day-to-day operations.
Through facilitated discussion, business owners and managers will explore how Lean can support structured problem solving and continuous improvement.
Delivered in a clinic-style format, the session encourages participants to bring their own business issues for collaborative analysis and practical learning.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Understand the core principles of Lean Thinking and their relevance to small and medium-sized businesses.
- Apply a foundational Lean technique , the 5 Whys , to analyse problems and begin addressing a current business challenge.
- Begin developing a Lean mindset by reflecting on real issues within their own business context.
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Facilitators: Li4
Li4 (Lean Industry 4.0 DAC) was established in 2024 as a designated activity company under the South East Technological University, emerging from its sister organisation, RIKON. RIKON, established in 2003, is a well-regarded consultancy and research centre. With a growing specialism in Lean methodologies, Li4 was formed to provide a dedicated focus on delivering industry-leading Lean and Industry 4.0 training solutions.
Li4’s mission is to support Irish businesses in achieving sustainable operational excellence through high-impact Lean training and digital transformation programmes. By combining academic rigour with practical application, Li4 empowers organisations to enhance productivity, competitiveness, and innovation. Li4’s multidisciplinary team includes the highest grades of Lean and academic qualifications, including Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belts, Black Belts, and experienced industry continuous improvement practitioners, supported by academic experts holding PhDs and Master’s qualifications. The team collaborates closely with South East Technological University and draws upon global expertise, including input from its strategic partner Professor Peter Hines, Co-Founder of the Lean Enterprise Research Centre (LERC).
Li4’s multidisciplinary team includes the highest grades of Lean and academic qualifications, including Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belts, Black Belts, and experienced industry continuous improvement practitioners, supported by academic experts holding PhDs and Master’s qualifications.
The team collaborates closely with South East Technological University and draws upon global expertise, including input from its strategic partner Professor Peter Hines, Co-Founder of the Lean Enterprise Research Centre (LERC).
Li4 has delivered tailored training programmes to clients across manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and service sectors. The team has extensive experience working with businesses of all sizes – from micro-enterprises to SMEs and large multinationals.