the lbs approach

THE LBS APPROACH

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Every company’s business is

unique

the strategic goals, objectives andculture of each organisation.

Therefore, the approach to transformationneeds to be aligned to

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The LBSPartners Framework recognisesfour cornerstones to success

COACHING The processes and techniques

that build effective coaching within the organisation

Coaching is fundamental to unlocking thepotential of any organisation,

Not separate from mainstream management and leadership.

Leading by exampleis the path to sustainable improvement.

Both the leader as a coach and the employee as a player must be comfortablein their interactions.

The leader is responsible for the effectiveness of the

engagement

Each engagement is an opportunity to coach employees on how to think, analyse and solve business problems

Today’s organisations must engage with employees in this manner to deliver flexibleand sustainable performance

LBS COACHING OFFERINGS


A3

A Toyota-pioneered practice of getting the problem, the analysis, the corrective actions, and the action plan down on a single sheet of large (A3) paper, often with the use of graphics.

Help Chain

A routine for solving problems and eliminating instabilities in processes as they arise. Help and interaction from operator through to heads of support areas.


Kata

Performing routines over and over to develop proficiency in a new habit.

Mentoring

A partnership where knowledge, skills and information is shared with the aim of fostering the personal and professional growth of the client


Teamwork

Good teamwork is crucial for Lean Implementation and increases the success of continuous improvement

STANDARDISATION Making irregular performance and

opportunities for improvement clearer.

The pace and complexity of work in a modern organisation is mind-blowing and stressful.

Simplification and communication are the best remedies.

Great organisations communicate performance through well thought out processes, clear instructions and graphics.

Work flow and the display of important processes are the most basic forms of standardisation.

Clear, repeatable processes perform best

Every organisation benefits from regular progress meetings

The most important processes to perfect

and standardise is the change process –

encompassing project management and

problem resolution

Having lots of opportunity for

improvement is a good thing

LBS STANDARDISATION PROGRAMMES


Standard Work

The best use of people, material and equipment to maximise value-add and minimise waste.

PIT

Performance, Issues and Targets - a quick output focused review meeting to verify planned output is on track


OEE

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is a measure of how well manufacturing equipment is performing relative to its potential.

Material Flow

Reviewing and improving the organisation’s physical and information flows.


Kaizen

Japanese for “change for the better”; developing a culture of continuous improvement

6S & Visual Management

A sequence of steps to create and maintain the workplace in an organised, clean, safe and efficient way

EDUCATION Develop capabilities: teamwork,

problem solving, organisation, process design, delegation and coaching.

To truly respect people we must

focus on the alignment of their

needs with those of the organisation.

To truly respect people we must focus on the alignment of their needs with those of the

organisa6on

It is essential for companies to be clear about their values and their

direction, to know the role each person

plays in those

Each person must be aware of his/her capabilities and performance must have a clear development plan.

Leaders must

• Create opportunities for learning

• Foster desirable behaviours

• Lead the discussion

Leaders must

• Raise questions

• Listen attentively

• Provide feedback

LBS EDUCATION PROGRAMMES


Lean Leadership

Gets management on the same page showing that a change in thinking is required to develop a culture of continuous improvement.

Lean Awareness

The heart of a successful Lean transformation; supports people engagement and empowerment in the workplace.

Covers underlying concepts behind Lean problem solving through the application of DMAIC cycle – define, measure, analyse, improve, control.

Practical training on how to apply the methodologies of Lean and Six Sigma to the business environment.

Lean ProblemSolver

Lean SigmaGreen Belt


Combines the philosophies of Lean thinking with the discipline of project management, developing teams and promoting teamwork.

Develops company resources into Lean Coaches who are equipped with the skills necessary to drive sustainable continuous improvement.

Lean ProjectManager Lean Coach


LEADERSHIP Address long-term organisational objectives to implement them in

manageable chunks

Leadership of modern organisations is not easy.

Leaders must guide long-term objectives whilst working with people to improve processes.

Leaders must be firm and decisive, yet empathetic.

They must be innovative and respect standard processes, participating in them to get business done.

Most important of all, modern leaders have

an obligation to inspire all the stakeholders.

Concentrate on the development of

leaders the characteristics and

actions crucial to modern leadership.

Operational and organisational

excellence must be designed into the

fabric of a successful organisation

LBS LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMES


Business Analysis

Identifying a company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.

Hoshin Planning

Effectively deploying high-level organisation goals into measurable objectives, through all levels of the business.

Value Stream Mapping


An end-to-end process for products and services. Shows the sequence and movement of information, materials and actions in a business’ value stream.

A pillar of Lean management systems, delivered by connecting the leader to where the value is being added; leading by example.

LeaderStandard Work


Lean Assessment

Measuring how far a business is along its Lean journey. Focuses on reviewing and scoring the business in the four key focus areas of the LBSPartners framework.

Lean Mentor

A business improvement programme designed to assist clients who are in the learning phase to adopt lean throughout their organisation.

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The LBS Partners Transformation Framework combined with our passionate experienced consultants can bring meaningful and measurable change to your business

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