Lean for Local Government Yellow Belt

This program helps local government practitioners understand the importance of Lean principles, understand and teach the key tools of Lean, design and implement Lean improvements, measure performance and develop effective lean management systems.

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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 in this industry in important roles and have tangible experience putting theory to practical use in real world environments.

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Stacey Smyth

Stacey Smyth is a Black Belt qualified trainer and consultant with over 20 years of global experience across a variety of sectors. Her background in Lean Six Sigma, auditing, and education has allowed her to effectively lead and coach teams, facilitate training and enable impactful changes across organizations through positive cultural shifts. With her strategic mindset and a keen eye for process improvement, Stacey has been able to: Drive strategies, improvements and cultural change that produced a 41% drop in process deviations, $779K in annual cost savings, a 38% reduction in human error incidents, and a 25% decrease in cycle…

This program can be delivered through self-paced e-Learning or instructor-led (for groups of participants).

  • Program/Contact Hours: Approximately 16 hours
  • Completion Timeframe: Up to two (2) 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.

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

Program Content & Structure

The Lean for Municipalities Yellow Belt program is made up of eight courses. The program also consists of a multiple-choice exam online. The Lean Yellow Belt program is made up of the following key topics:

Introduction to Lean in Local Government

  • What is Lean and why is it beneficial for local government?
  • Origins and objectives of Lean in the context of local government
  • Applying Lean principles to optimize efficiency in municipalities

Lean Principles and the Concept of Waste in Local Government

  • Exploring the value stream, flow, pull, and perfection principles in the local government setting
  • Addressing waste management in municipalities
  • Understanding the connection between value and activities in local government processes

Applying Lean Practices in Local Government Operations

  • Identifying critical challenges in local government operations
  • Balancing cost, quality, and value considerations
  • Creating value through effective process management

Initiating Lean Activities in Local Government

  • Utilizing Lean and the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle
  • Implementing the A3 problem-solving process
  • Collecting and analyzing data in the Lean context

Introduction to Process and Value Stream Mapping for Local Government

  • Introduction to Process and Value Stream Mapping for Local Government
  • Analyzing current and future state through mapping
  • Conducting a comprehensive analysis of the current state in local government processes

Kaizen and Problem Solving in Local Government

  • Understanding the different types and impact of Kaizen in local government
  • Applying Kaizen rules and participating in Kaizen events
  • Conducting root cause analysis for effective problem-solving in local government

Introducing 5S for Local Government

  • Exploring the fundamentals of 5S methodology
  • Implementing 5S practices in the context of municipalities
  • Completing a successful 5S event in local government settings

Implementing and Sustaining Improvements in Local Government

  • Executing improvements in local government processes
  • Utilizing Lean tools for long-term sustainment
  • Establishing standard work practices for consistent performance in local government

Program Content & Structure

The Lean for Municipalities Yellow Belt program is made up of eight courses. The program also consists of a multiple-choice exam online. The Lean Yellow Belt program is made up of the following key topics:

Introduction to Lean in Local Government

  • What is Lean and why is it beneficial for local government?
  • Origins and objectives of Lean in the context of local government
  • Applying Lean principles to optimize efficiency in municipalities

Lean Principles and the Concept of Waste in Local Government

  • Exploring the value stream, flow, pull, and perfection principles in the local government setting
  • Addressing waste management in municipalities
  • Understanding the connection between value and activities in local government processes

Applying Lean Practices in Local Government Operations

  • Identifying critical challenges in local government operations
  • Balancing cost, quality, and value considerations
  • Creating value through effective process management

Initiating Lean Activities in Local Government

  • Utilizing Lean and the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle
  • Implementing the A3 problem-solving process
  • Collecting and analyzing data in the Lean context

Introduction to Process and Value Stream Mapping for Local Government

  • Introduction to Process and Value Stream Mapping for Local Government
  • Analyzing current and future state through mapping
  • Conducting a comprehensive analysis of the current state in local government processes

Kaizen and Problem Solving in Local Government

  • Understanding the different types and impact of Kaizen in local government
  • Applying Kaizen rules and participating in Kaizen events
  • Conducting root cause analysis for effective problem-solving in local government

Introducing 5S for Local Government

  • Exploring the fundamentals of 5S methodology
  • Implementing 5S practices in the context of municipalities
  • Completing a successful 5S event in local government settings

Implementing and Sustaining Improvements in Local Government

  • Executing improvements in local government processes
  • Utilizing Lean tools for long-term sustainment
  • Establishing standard work practices for consistent performance in local government