Lean
Government Certification

Our Local Government Lean Courses

Lean for Local Government White Belt

Upon completing the Lean Local Government White Belt course, you will acquire the necessary skills to support and participate in Lean projects within your organization. The course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of Lean principles and how they can be applied to the municipal sector, as well as your specific area of work. 

You will learn how to identify opportunities for immediate improvement and develop a keen awareness of wasteful activities that hinder progress. The knowledge and expertise gained from this course are highly relevant and applicable across the entire municipal sector, enabling you to make meaningful contributions to your organization’s overall performance and efficiency.

Lean for Local Government Yellow Belt

Achieving your Lean Local Government Yellow Belt certification signifies that you possess the skills to actively and effectively support Lean projects. With this certification, you will be able to identify basic improvements that can be implemented immediately and more specific and longer-term improvements that require a more strategic approach. 

This course emphasizes applying key Lean principles and tools, making it highly relevant and applicable across the entire sector. 

By earning your yellow belt, you will be equipped to make meaningful contributions to your organization’s performance and efficiency through the successful implementation of Lean practices.

Lean for Local Government Green Belt

Obtaining a Lean Local Government Green Belt certification is a crucial next step toward unlocking your organization’s potential. This certification is accompanied by a significant return on investment, as the Green Belt project requirement often results in cost savings or avoidance of over CAD$50,000. 

Upon completion, you can become a change leader, driving improvement projects and other initiatives that promote efficiency and cost savings within your organization. 

By earning your Green Belt, you will possess the skills and knowledge necessary to make a meaningful impact on your organization’s performance and establish yourself as an essential contributor to its ongoing success.

Lean for Municipal Managers

The primary objective of this workshop is to equip managers with the skills and knowledge needed to become effective leaders within a continuous improvement environment. 

Lean for Municipal Managers is designed for those currently implementing Lean methodologies within their organizations. Participants will receive comprehensive training in initiating, managing, and sustaining continuous improvement techniques applicable to their specific roles and departments. 

Upon completion, participants will be able to effectively sponsor, manage, and maintain the deployment of Lean methodologies across short, medium, and long-term plans. 

Lean for Senior Municipal Managers

This workshop focuses on helping senior leaders determine the progress of their municipality’s Lean journey by creating a comprehensive framework. 

Upon completion of Lean for Senior Municipal Managers, participants will have acquired the essential skills to deploy Lean methodologies across all planning cycles effectively. This will enable them to achieve sustainable success and optimize efficiency within their organizations. 

The workshop’s emphasis on creating a customized framework tailored to the unique needs of each municipality ensures that participants are well-equipped to make informed decisions and drive meaningful improvements. By implementing a Lean framework that aligns with their specific objectives and goals, senior leaders can make significant strides toward achieving long-term success and delivering value to their communities.

Lean for Union Executives

Unions can be instrumental in ensuring the successful and ongoing implementation and expansion of continuous improvement initiatives. 

The Lean for Union Executives workshop underscores and elucidates the role of unions in this process by highlighting the importance of employee engagement. This workshop focuses on the need for employee participation and emphasizes the benefits that employees can reap by embracing continuous improvement. 

By fostering this kind of culture, unions can be essential in driving positive change within their organizations. This workshop serves as a platform for unions to enhance their knowledge and skills, ultimately contributing to their organizations’ success and growth.

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