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Designed for: Organizational Professionals at all levels and Departments

Based on Toyota teachings, the certification series provides participants from a variety of industries a hands-on coach led True Lean rigorous lab and classroom certification program to implement the True lean Model and create an engaged culture of continuous improvement that impacts operations at every level.

Designed for: Executives and Transformational Leaders

Based on the Toyota Way and Toyota Production Systems (TPS), Executives and Transformational Leaders from a variety of industries learn how to apply True Lean Principles and Practices, Team performance expectations, and implement the True Lean Model to maximize efficiency, transformational leadership and deliver long-term sustainability.

Designed for: Executives and Transformational Leaders

Working with True Lean Coaches, executives learn True Lean principles and practices and develop a strategy that aligns lean thinking to your business priorities and objectives.

Designed for: Organizational Professionals at all levels and Departments

Working with True Lean coaches, develop your Team Members’ skills to implement True Lean and move beyond simply applying lean tools to creating a hands-on working and learning environment.

Designed for: Organizational Professionals at all levels and Departments

Conducted onsite by True Lean coaches, the criteria is to assess the current state vs. the True Lean ideal state of the organization. We then partner with you to prioritize the gaps and implement a Master Transition Plan aligned with your priorities and objectives.

Designed for: Organizational Professionals at all levels and Departments

The Cultural DNA Piece of True Lean. True Lean coaches partner with you on the critical principles, people strategies and leadership behaviors necessary to achieve mutual trust and two-way communication with team members.

Designed for: Organizational Professionals at all levels and Departments

Systematic problem-solving is a core element of True Lean. We partner with you on the Toyota 8-step problem solving method and guiding principles to implement effective continuous learning and improvement to all levels in your organization.

Designed for: Professionals in Safety & Security, Risk Management, Purchasing, Engineering, Construction, Human Resources, Worker’s Compensation, and Healthcare (physicians, occupational nurses & physical therapists, occupational therapist, industrial hygienist, athletic trainers, chiropractors). 

Increase productivity & morale by designing ergonomically safe and efficient processes utilizing the True Lean™ Tools, 5S/Visual Management, Standard Work, Job Instruction Training, and Problem-Solving. Reduce physical risk factors and mitigate risks for your people and your organization.

Designed for: Organizational Professionals at all levels and Departments

Based on the Toyota Global Standard for Total Productive Maintenance, True Lean coaches partner with you on the essential pillars of TPM, establishing effective Preventive, Periodic, and Predictive Maintenance systems, and controlling costs.

Designed for: Organizational Professionals at all levels and Departments

Working with True Lean coaches, learn how Hoshin Kanri establishes and manages targets and goals that align resources toward breakthrough improvements in performance. We partner with you on addressing business needs effectively through the application of systematic problem-solving to plan and align company resources.

Designed for: Full-time students currently enrolled at UK or another college/university. 

A unique week-long non-academic certification course especially for UK students. It’s even scheduled to accommodate your academic schedule during summer break – the week after Spring semester ends and the week prior to the start of Fall semester. You will NOT receive any credit towards your degree, but you will receive a Lean Certification to add to your resume.

Designed for: Human Resources recruiters and hiring managers for entry-level engineers and technicians.

The University of Kentucky and Toyota are teaming up to host a one-of-a-kind Learning Lab and Tour. The event will be held at the UK Lexington campus over three days and offers a rare opportunity to: 

• Develop an accurate understanding of basic TPS concepts and the ability to identify common misconceptions about TPS.
• Tour Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Kentucky and two other area companies that are successfully implementing a lean culture.
• Observe LST students demonstrating how they applied TPS thinking and tools to real-world scenarios.