Lean for Local Government Green Belt

The Local Government Lean Green Belt training program is designed to foster leadership skills in your local government and will help boost efficiency and save time, money, and resources.

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This program is aimed at professionals from across the municipal sector including fleet services, permit applications, payroll, human resources, IT, etc.

 

All our Lean Belt programs are developed and delivered by accomplished Lean experts. Experts who have worked at the coalface and have tangible experience putting theory to practical use in real-world environments.

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Dwight Bryan

Dwight is a certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt with over 20 years’ experience. His Lean expertise is complemented by experience drawn from working across finance; sales; learning & development and supply chain management. Dwight has held lead roles in the deployment of Lean transformations at Cardinal Health and Novo Nordisk. He now leverages his expertise as a Lean consultant delivering efficiencies to a variety of organizations. Dwight has a B.Sc. in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of the West Indies, as well as an MBA in Finance from the Schulich School of Business. Dwight has utilized…

This program can be delivered through self-paced e-Learning or instructor-led (for groups of participants). One-to-one online mentoring support is provided throughout the program.

  • Program/Contact Hours: Approximately 85 hours
  • Completion Timeframe: Up to six (6) months
  • Prerequisites: None
  • Reading List/Textbook: No textbook required. All materials will be provided online, including recommended readings.
  • Assessment and Certification: Assessment is based on completing a multiple-choice exam online (50%) and submission of a work-based improvement project (50%).

Upon successful completion participant will receive Lean Green Belt certification from Leading Edge Group.

Diploma in Project Management

Through Leading Edge Group’s partnership with the Australasian Leadership Academy Pty Ltd (ALA),  students who successfully complete Leading Edge Group’s Lean Green Belt training program can attain a Diploma of Project Management (BSB50820) through ALA’s RTO 41012.

ALA’s Diploma of Project Management is endorsed by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM), offering pathways towards PM Industry Certification (RegPM CPPP & CPPM) and International Project Management Association (IPMA).

 

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Program Content & Structure

The Lean for Municipalities Green Belt program is made up of eight courses. Assessment is based on completing a work-based improvement project (50%) and an online multiple-choice exam (50%). Expert mentoring support is provided through to program completion. The outline below lists sample topics from each course.

An Introduction to Lean for Local Government

  • Discovering the fundamentals of Lean and its origins
  • Implementing Lean principles in the context of municipal services
  • Key concepts essential for Lean practices in local government

Improvement Projects and Problem-Solving Frameworks

  • Combining Lean and Six Sigma (DMAIC) methodologies for effective problem-solving
  • Undertaking Lean projects tailored for local government settings
  • Initiating and managing a Lean project in the local government context

Data Collection and Process Walking in Lean

  • Utilizing Gemba process walking to observe and analyze work processes
  • Applying process mapping techniques to visualize and optimize workflows
  • Collecting and analyzing data for informed decision-making and presentation

Kaizen for Local Government

  • Understanding the concept and benefits of Kaizen in local government operations
  • Leveraging Kaizen support tools for continuous improvement
  • Facilitating successful Kaizen events in the local government setting

Implementing 5S in Local Government

  • Exploring the principles and advantages of 5S methodology
  • Utilizing support tools to implement and sustain 5S practices
  • Guiding and facilitating a productive 5S event in a local government context

Value Stream Mapping for Local Government

  • Comprehending the significance of Value Stream Mapping (VSM) in local government
  • Mapping the future state of processes to drive improvement
  • Implementing the Value Stream Plan to enhance efficiency in local government operations

Change Management in Local Government

  • Recognizing and addressing resistance to change in the local government setting
  • Applying Change Readiness Theory to effectively manage organizational transitions
  • The pivotal role of leadership in facilitating and managing change in local government

Sustain and Control Planning in Lean

  • Understanding the importance of sustain and control planning in Lean initiatives
  • Adopting an effective approach to sustain and control Lean improvements
  • Implementing control plans to ensure long-term success in local government operations

Program Content & Structure

The Lean for Municipalities Green Belt program is made up of eight courses. Assessment is based on completing a work-based improvement project (50%) and an online multiple-choice exam (50%). Expert mentoring support is provided through to program completion. The outline below lists sample topics from each course.

An Introduction to Lean for Local Government

  • Discovering the fundamentals of Lean and its origins
  • Implementing Lean principles in the context of municipal services
  • Key concepts essential for Lean practices in local government

Improvement Projects and Problem-Solving Frameworks

  • Combining Lean and Six Sigma (DMAIC) methodologies for effective problem-solving
  • Undertaking Lean projects tailored for local government settings
  • Initiating and managing a Lean project in the local government context

Data Collection and Process Walking in Lean

  • Utilizing Gemba process walking to observe and analyze work processes
  • Applying process mapping techniques to visualize and optimize workflows
  • Collecting and analyzing data for informed decision-making and presentation

Kaizen for Local Government

  • Understanding the concept and benefits of Kaizen in local government operations
  • Leveraging Kaizen support tools for continuous improvement
  • Facilitating successful Kaizen events in the local government setting

Implementing 5S in Local Government

  • Exploring the principles and advantages of 5S methodology
  • Utilizing support tools to implement and sustain 5S practices
  • Guiding and facilitating a productive 5S event in a local government context

Value Stream Mapping for Local Government

  • Comprehending the significance of Value Stream Mapping (VSM) in local government
  • Mapping the future state of processes to drive improvement
  • Implementing the Value Stream Plan to enhance efficiency in local government operations

Change Management in Local Government

  • Recognizing and addressing resistance to change in the local government setting
  • Applying Change Readiness Theory to effectively manage organizational transitions
  • The pivotal role of leadership in facilitating and managing change in local government

Sustain and Control Planning in Lean

  • Understanding the importance of sustain and control planning in Lean initiatives
  • Adopting an effective approach to sustain and control Lean improvements
  • Implementing control plans to ensure long-term success in local government operations