The Masterclass will look at:
- Learn the concepts of LEAN and why it is used
- Recognise why organisations are thought of as a “system”
- Learn the importance of understanding Demand
- Define and recognise “waste”
- Acknowledge the importance of the customer
This MasterClass is one of a series of three which provide a full description for improving Operational Efficiency using LEAN.
Delivered using our own, proven, mixture of theory and models from practical examples using a mixture of PowerPoint, flip chart and discussion plus breakouts for delegates to discuss problems.
We explore delegates’ requirements and experience and tailor discussion to ensure they achieve their objectives.
Examples of “LEAN in practice” are given and delegates will be encouraged to find these in their organisations in between the MasterClasses.
What are the benefits to my business?
Businesses attending the Masterclass will benefit from staff developing an understanding of LEAN thinking that can be applied immediately in the workplace. Delegates will leave the MasterClass with ideas for efficiency improvement that can be applied and shared across the organisation.
Who is the masterclass for?
This Masterclass is for all growing SMEs within the Sheffield City Region, as long as the below eligibility criteria is met.
This MasterClass is aimed at delegates with a wide range of experience, from beginner to expert.
Anybody in the organisation can benefit, from Directors who wish to learn more about a technique that can help their organisation, to Managers who plan to improve efficiency or staff who will be charged with implementing LEAN thinking. The group discussions and examples used will provide good opportunities for all levels of experience to be shared.
It is suitable for those who want to learn the principles of improving operational efficiency through LEAN thinking but will also benefit those who want to deepen their knowledge of the techniques.
Who is leading it?
Richard Coombes worked as a Production Director, a Sales and Marketing Director and as Chief Executive of manufacturing businesses before coming to consultancy. This wide-ranging, multi-functional experience enables him to work successfully in all areas of an organisation and across all business sectors. He founded and developed ValueAdding.com Ltd from scratch, building an organisation with experienced staff and establishing a brand name with a good reputation for over delivery, problem solving, cost reduction and profitability improvement.
His primary expertise is in leading organisations or programmes requiring major transformation, change or turnaround and with his consulting clients, he has successfully utilised these skills in Situation Analysis, organisational change, programme management, performance management, process and product costing and the introduction of Lean Systems through Business Process Redesign.
Eligibility
Only one registration per business via Eventbrite will be confirmed. If additional people from your business would like to attend, they can be added to a waiting list by emailing enhancementproject@sheffieldcityregion.org.uk with the business name, name of additional attendee and contact telephone number. If this Masterclass isn’t fully subscribed upon the closure of registrations, we will contact you to offer the additional place. The waiting list will be prioritised on a first come first served basis. Businesses that register more than one attendee via Eventbrite will be contacted and asked to nominate one person to attend.
This masterclass is open to small and medium-sized enterprises based in the Sheffield City Region. If you are unsure whether you fall into this region you can use the postcode checker here: http://www.scrgrowthhub.co.uk/areas-we-cover/ A part of your busiuness must be based in one of the following districts:
Barnsley, Bassetlaw, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, Doncaster, North East Derbyshire. Rotherham or Sheffield.
To find out if your business meets the definition for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME), please visit: http://ec.europa.eu/DocsRoom/documents/15582/attachments/1/translations/en/renditions/native
Please note that if your firm that is part of a larger Group you may need to include staff headcount, turnover, balance sheet data for the Group too, to ascertain whether it is eligible.
We are pleased to be able to provide this masterclass free of charge due to funding from the European Regional Development Fund. There are a number of eligibility criteria for attendees which we will check using the online registration questions and in a phone call to every attendee prior to the event.
FAQs
Q/ How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
A/ Email enhancementproject@sheffieldcityregion.org.uk
Q/ What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?
A/ Free car parking. The Innovation Centre is easily reached by car and is 1 mile away from the Chesterfield rail station.
Q/ How accessible is the venue?
A/ Fully accessible to disabled visitors.
Q/ I would like to bring a colleague, is this ok?
A/ No, only one attendee per company is permitted.
Q/ Will refreshments be provided?
A/ Tea and coffee will be provided on arrival and mid-way through the Masterclass
This event will be delivered by the ‘Sheffield City Region Growth Hub Enhancement Project’ that is part-funded by the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. The project, for high-growth businesses in the Sheffield City Region, aims to increase their competitiveness and so help them grow and prosper.
