Introduction to Lean Thinking for HRM

24/02/2026 at 9:30 am UTC

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Aims: The overall objective of this programme is to provide participants with a practical and comprehensive understanding of the key principles, theories, and practices related to Lean and how they can be applied within HR and people processes to optimise processes, enhance efficiency, reduce waste, increase value add activities, reduce cycle times, and achieve operational excellence. Participants will also explore the role of Lean in developing a culture of continuous, sustainable improvement in people practices.

Programme content: This programme covers established Lean Principles, Systems and Tools that guide the participants through best practice and modern system developments in Lean management, with a specific focus on HRM and people-related processes. Refer to agenda below.

Learning Objectives: To provide participants with the knowledge, skills and confidence to deploy the principals of lean within the HRM function to remove waste and increase value.

Session will include:

Setting Expectations
Background to Lean / Value & Waste
5S / Visual Mgt.
Tier Management System
Standard Work
Process Mapping
Problem Solving
Lean Leadership
Review / Wrap Up

Who should attend: Human Resource Professionals, People Managers, Continuous Improvement & Training Professionals.

Trainer: Dr Noel Hennessey

Qualifications: Lean MSc Cardiff University 2007 and a Doctorate in Business Administration, SETU 2017. Noel’s Doctoral thesis explored the relationship between Employee Engagement and Continuous Improvement. Noel has 25 experience of leading change initiatives in indigenous and Multinational companies, leading Shingo award winning Lean transitions, as well as co-authoring the multi award winning change management book “Human Lean”.

 

Optional 1-2-1 or team Coaching available – contact for details

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Date

Start:
24/02/2026
End:
24/02/2026

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Start:
09:30
End:
15:30

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Price

€125.00

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15

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