Lean Engineering: The Basic Principals

Lean Foundations for Beginners: From Vision to Action

What you'll learn

The core principles of Lean and why they matter

How to build and communicate a compelling Lean vision

The role of leadership in driving culture and change

How to cascade strategy using A3 thinking and real-world planning

Turning strategy into results: action plans, KPIs, and behaviours

The importance of aligning mission, values, and expectations

How to apply Lean thinking at every level — from the boardroom to the shop floor

Requirements

No prerequisites, just a passion for improvement.

Description

If you’re new to Lean and want a solid, real-world understanding of what it is, why it works, and how to use it — this course is for you.Lean Engineering: The Basic Principals is a clear, practical guide to Lean thinking, designed specifically for people who are new to Lean or continuous improvement. You’ll learn the key concepts, understand how leadership plays a vital role, and discover how vision and strategy translate into action on the ground.Through straightforward explanations, diagrams, and industry-informed examples, this course walks you through each layer of effective Lean implementation — from setting the vision all the way down to daily actions and KPIs.We’ll explore:What Lean is really about — beyond just toolsThe importance of clear vision, mission, values and behavioursHow leaders set direction, culture and momentum for changeStrategy deployment using tools like A3 thinking and cascade planningHow to connect high-level plans to measurable outcomesWhat expectations underpin success in Lean engineering environmentsHow to make Lean work in complex, real-world organisations like defence, manufacturing, and operationsBy the end of this course, you’ll have a practical framework to follow, and the confidence to begin applying Lean thinking in your own team or organisation — no jargon, no fluff, just focused knowledge you can use.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction and Overview

Lecture 2 5S's and Visual Management

Lecture 3 Value Stream Mapping

Lecture 4 Problem Solving

Lecture 5 Supplier network

Lecture 6 Leadership and Change Management

Lecture 7 Communication

Lecture 8 Vision and Strategy

Lecture 9 Wrap up

Students,beginners to Lean engineering,Engineers, team leads, or managers new to continuous improvement,Anyone seeking to understand how vision becomes strategy — and how strategy becomes reality