Who is this workshop aimed at?

• Professionals across diverse industries who are either new to Lean methodologies or want to refresh their understanding of operational excellence.
• Organisations aiming to enhance operational performance, foster innovation and enhance profitability.
• Participants interested in applying Lean principles, such as waste identification, value stream mapping, and continuous improvement, to address real- world business challenges.
• Those promoting a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and stakeholder engagement to unlock operational potential and improve bottom – line results.

Dates:                             Monday, 14th April 2025

Time:                               9:30am – 1:30pm

Location:                         County Wexford Chamber Boardroom

Full Fee                           €150 per person

Skillnet Funded Fee:      €99 per person

 

Overview

The course provides concise and impactful introduction to lean thinking and its universal applications. Participants will learn how lean principles can improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimise work flows, leading to enhanced profitability and competitiveness. The course blends theoretical insights with hands – on exercises, ensuring immediate applicability to real-world challenges. Core lean techniques such as waste identification, value stream mapping, and continuous improvement will be explored alongside soft skills like change management and team motivation to drive successful implementation.

Learning Objectives: 

• Recognise and articulate the benefits of the lean principles in driving productivity and profitability.
• Identify inefficiencies and waste in processes and  workflows.
• Apply foundational lean tools such as value stream mapping and continuous improvement.
• develop strategies for team motivation and stakeholder engagement.
• Create framework for operational excellence delivery.

Certificate level/ Accreditation Body 

Certificate of Attendance

White Belt Certificate

 

Your Workshop Facilitator

Dr. Derek Sinnot – Driving Sustainable Business Growth and Success | Advisory Services

 

Derek is an advocate of sustainable business development through organisational productivity and performance optimisation, high performance leadership, sustainability and ESG reporting, low carbon and digital innovations. Derek’s specialist interests include: Personal and Executive Coaching, construction project delivery, operational excellence, the circular economy, lean, and transition to a low carbon economy.

He is an experienced Executive Manager with a demonstrated history of leadership in the Higher Education and Construction Industry. He is a Member of the Board of the Pyrite Resolution Board (PRB); a Member of the Audit and Risk Committee of the PRB; a judge for the Irish Construction Excellence Awards; and Member of the South East Region Committee of Engineers Ireland.