Lean Internship programme

BOOST YOUR TEAM’S SKILLS WITH OUR LEAN LEADER INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

The Lean Leader is TLC’s brand new Internship. This practical course includes the latest thinking on continuous improvement and leadership. The Internship is structured into 8 half day workshops and includes a workplace project to develop individual competence against desired skills and behaviours. Candidates will present their project to Management which is a critical part of this internship to gain maximum support from key stakeholders to solve problems and implement solutions.

3 PRINCIPLES FOR THE LEAN LEADER INTERNSHIP

Integrated
• Directly linked to each individual’s personal development plan
• Focus projects jointly agreed with managers, on real issues

Practical
• Equip each person to solve real challenges in their own workplace
• Half-day classroom sessions – maximum input for minimum time out of office
• Sessions structured to reinforce previous learning before introducing a new concept
• Participants present back on short assignments at each session, and receive direct coaching on understanding AND application of concepts learned

Interactive
• Learners are actively engaged in the learning process – ‘learner-led’
• Coaching for performance by instructors and managers – entrench application of tools

KEY OUTCOMES

• Develop innovative Leadership Skills
• Manage and implement a practical business improvement project
• Apply change management principles
• Use decision making tools to improve your business
• Present your project results to management
• Achieve an internationally recognised certification

COURSE INCLUDES

• 6 month Internship with 8 days classroom training
• Lean Internship Training Manual
• Workplace Project
• International certification

COURSE BREAKDOWN

Pre-Session: Coaching/Project selection with Managers
Session 1: Introduction, Purpose – “Start with Why”
Session 2: Behaviour Change, the Change Curve and how to learn new habits
Session 3: Focus on the Customer – Define your customers and their needs
Session 4: Innovation, Process Thinking and Waste
Session 5: 5S and Visual Management – link to your metrics and KPI’s
Session 6: Error Proofing – simple techniques to eliminate mistakes and defects
Session 7: Problem-solving and Improvement (scientific thinking)
Session 8: Leadership – Management vs. Leadership. Walk the Talk with your team
Session 9: Progress Review and Preparation for Assessment
Final Presentation: Assessment, certification. Includes a short exam and presentation to management

CERTIFICATION LEVELS

Advanced Certification (Level 4):

Attend classroom training, pass all assignments and complete one workplace improvement project

FAQ

What is an Internship?

The B-BBEE codes have changed and require employers to put existing employees on internships. The status of their employment contract does not change but they are now also signing an internship contract to become an intern for a new skill such as learning and implementing Lean in the workplace.

The benefit of these internships is that your employees are required to not only learn the theory and skill but also apply the learnings in their workplace and make improvements with the help of a coach who mentors and assesses them.

Highlights of an Internship:

The learners have a richer learning experience with the practical application in the workplace
The coaching becomes part of the training vehicle
The organisation benefits from the improvements
The learners’ salaries count for the duration of the internship towards B-BBEE training and skills development spend.