Contrary to popular belief, practice does not make perfect, it makes permanent, and the practice of traditional business models has deeply embedded systems that obscure Lean thinking. Academic Lean learning alone typically creates a "that wouldn't work here" response, and soon degrades to no learning unless there is experiential validation: theory proven through practice.

The 12th Annual Northeast L.E.A.N. Conference addresses this obstacle head-on with two days of " Lean By Doing". We have committed more than half of the conference sessions to be hands-on or interactive activities with real-world examples presented by Lean executives, managers and front-line employees - ideas, tips and tricks you can take back to foster your organization's Lean journey.

Our theme this year - Lean-By-Doing: Accelerating Continuous Improvement- emphasizes the tacit nature of implementing Lean, the importance of tying together the technical and social sides, the significance of management's involvement and the ability of organizations to sustain the gains.

Interactive. Inspirational. Practical.

This year's agenda features five tracks and includes keynote and break out presentations, peer-to-peer discussions, experiential learning, interactive sharing, and unlimited bench-marking and networking opportunities, all designed to help you take your Lean initiative to the next level.  Our practical learning format caters to all learning styles & levels of experience. From the front lines to the corner offices,  there is something for everyone. Attendees enjoy unmatched access to Lean thought leaders,  meeting real people sharing real stories and fresh perspectives, and networking with peers who are also on the Lean journey.  

"I was fortunate enough to be able to attend last year's Lean Conference with colleagues and can't wait to attend this year's conference.  Last year's conference truly was one of the best conferences I have ever attended!"  Read more attendee testimonials here. 

 

Sessions include:

• Policy Deployment & Rapid Transformation
• Fast Tracking Warehouse Improvement Metrics with Lean
• The Three Core Management Strategies for Effective Lean Leadership
• Poka-yoke for Services
• Spreading Lean Throughout an Enterprise
• Leader Standard Work to Sustain Transformation
• The Path to Perfection: People - Process - Passion
• Problem Solving with The 5 Whys
• Building a Value Added Operating System
• Teaching Basic CI Concepts to Employees New to Lean
• Innovations in Health Care: Three Lean Pilots to Improve Workflow
• LSS Simulations to Improve Patient, Material and Information Flows
• Innovation through Idea Systems
• ...and many more