Most organizations struggle to sustain lean improvements because:
The Lean Management Program bridges these gaps by equipping leaders with practical tools, expert coaching, and a structured approach to lean leadership that supports continuous improvement at every level.
Whether you’re an individual practitioner or part of an organization’s leadership team committed to lean transformation, this program provides the knowledge, practice, and support you need to build a strong management system—and create the conditions for lasting change.
DATES Sept 5, 2025 to Jan 30, 2026
FORMAT Live Coach-led Online Courses
DURATION 5 Months / 19 Sessions
TIME 2.5 Hours / Week plus homework
Save up to $2,000 when you enroll in the program.
SEPTEMBER 5, OCTOBER 24, DECEMBER 19, 2025 and JANUARY 30, 2026
Learn how to drive performance and inspire Innovation using hoshin kanri (strategy deployment), daily management, and the A3 process.
This course is part of a package and cannot be taken individually.
Discover how to align organizational goals, foster strategic focus, and execute plans effectively using catchball and plan-do-check-adjust (PDCA) cycles.
Develop problem-solving and leadership skills by learning the use of the A3 process including root cause analysis.
JANUARY 9 to JANUARY, 23 2026
Learn how to establish visual management, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and create daily routines that enable teams and improve performance.
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Comprehensive Tier |
Access to 1 course |
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Access to 4 courses |
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Weekly Live Instruction |
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Access to Course Recordings and Materials |
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Certificate of Completion |
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Peer Collaboration |
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Set of Five Lean Books |
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Cohort Experience |
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Office Hours with instructors |
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Welcome Package |
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Lean Transformation Assessment Guide |
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Alumni Benefits |
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Special Graduation at Lean Summit 2026 |
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Commemorative Gift |
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Value |
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$5,800 |
$9,500 |
Price |
$1,299-
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$4,400Most Popular
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$7,500Best
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Josh Howell
Lean Enterprise Institute
Lavon Medlock
Lean Enterprise Institute
Rachel Reuter
Lean Enterprise Institute
Mark Reich
Lean Enterprise Institute
Joe Seestadt
Lean Enterprise Institute
This one-day, on-site engagement is led by an LEI coach and designed to help your team apply the Lean Transformation Framework (LTF) directly to your context—ensuring learning translates into tangible change.
Included in the On-Site:
Eligibility to add the On-Site Add-on requires enrollment in the Comprehensive Lean Management Program. You can add the onsite anytime during the program, but enrolling and scheduling your organization early is highly recommended.
“It was different than I expected, in a good way. I anticipated more lecture and really enjoyed the group activities.”
– Clint Olsen, Director, Customer Care, Stryker
"Class was excellent, really helped to simplify the Hoshin process."
– Sekenus (Xavier) Boneparte, BAE Systems
"I liked the hands-on learning experience and the way we were grouped together to discuss our A3 progress during the course."
To cancel, please call LEI at (617) 871-2900 or email registrar@lean.org.
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