Program Format
- Four 2-day and one 1-day in-person learning sessions, plus three 3-hour virtual coaching sessions.
- The first day of each learning session is held from 12:30 pm to 6:00 pm CT, and the second day from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm CT.
Program Description
The intent of the program is to help leaders understand the basic principles of Lean including its impact on problem solving, leadership, engagement and culture. Following the completion of this program, leaders will be able to identify waste, manage projects efficiently, utilize Lean tools, engage and empower their staff, and develop a team of change agents. The impact of this program has potential to spark positive change within departments, across various levels of patient care and ultimately your overall culture.
Program Objectives
- Understand the principles of Lean including its impact on problem solving, leadership, engagement and culture
- Identify and use Lean tools that help aid in problem solving
- Discover how to empower and coach staff to utilize the Lean tools
- Understand how to engage staff in owning their work and using the tools to improve their work
- Identify leadership skills needed to create highly engaged teams
- Differentiate what it means to lead versus manage others
- Identify your social style, how it impacts your leadership style and how to engage team members and work collaboratively with others
Did You Know?
Fundamental Lean Concepts for Anyone is a 1-day session that gives you a “taste of Lean” and is available to schedule on-site.
Fundamental Lean Concepts Information
Contact
Erin Smital, BS, RN, Nursing Professional Development Educator, Nurse Residency Coordinator, RWHC – esmital@rwhc.com or 608-643-1066.