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Master Operational Excellence

22 training modules - 17 core lessons following the Transformation Curve sequence plus 5 bonus deep-dives from Sensei Secrets and The Transformation Curve. Hands-on practice in a live demo environment, at your own pace.

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Hands-On Environment

Practice in a real demo company with pre-loaded data - improvements, tasks, safety records, and more.

Guided Walkthroughs

Step-by-step guided tours of each platform feature with annotated explanations and real examples.

Completion Certificate

Earn a certificate of completion after finishing all modules and passing the knowledge checks.

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Four simple steps to operational excellence mastery

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One-time fee of $1,999 · 6-month access

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Training Modules

Comprehensive coverage of the Sensei Leaders platform and operational excellence methodologies

1

Why Sensei Leaders?

The origin and purpose of the platform - why operational excellence matters and how Sensei Leaders guides your transformation journey.

8 learning objectives
2

Toyota Georgetown - The Origin Story

Toyota's history from Sakichi's loom to Georgetown, Kentucky. Rodger Lewis's sensei experience and the birth of the Transformation Curve.

8 learning objectives
3

Introduction to the Transformation Curve

The four stages of transformation - foundation, framework, flow, and excellence - and why sequence matters.

8 learning objectives
4

Foundations: PDCA, Roles & Visual Management

Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle, organizational roles in operational excellence, and visual management systems.

8 learning objectives
5

Mission, Vision, Values & Priorities

Define organizational purpose, align priorities, and connect daily work to strategic direction.

8 learning objectives
6

Hoshin Kanri & Strategic Planning

X-matrix creation, catchball process, breakthrough objectives, and annual planning cycles.

8 learning objectives
7

Hierarchical Planning & Gantt Charts

Master plans, annual objectives, task breakdown, and project scheduling with Gantt charts.

8 learning objectives
8

Safety Management System

Incident reporting, safety audits, hazard identification, and corrective action tracking.

8 learning objectives
9

5S Workplace Organization

Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain - with platform audit tools and gamification.

8 learning objectives
10

Standard Work Procedures

Creating, managing, and validating standard work documents with version control.

8 learning objectives
11

The Improvement System

Submit, track, and implement improvement ideas through the full Kaizen workflow.

8 learning objectives
12

Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis

Structured problem solving, 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams, and countermeasure verification.

8 learning objectives
13

KPI Tracking & Analytics

Configuring KPIs, using dashboards, interpreting scorecards, and generating reports.

8 learning objectives
14

Team Huddles & Daily Meetings

Facilitating effective daily huddles, setting agendas, and tracking actions and escalations.

8 learning objectives
15

Genba Walks

Conducting structured gemba walks, recording observations, and driving follow-up actions.

8 learning objectives
16

A3 Report Writing

Creating A3 reports: problem statements, current/target conditions, root causes, and countermeasures.

8 learning objectives
17

Sensei Leadership & Mentoring

The PSLQM model, four mentoring phases, and developing the next generation of lean leaders.

8 learning objectives
Bonus Modules
B1

The House of TPS & Total Productive Maintenance

Russ Scaffede's Georgetown insights - why TPM is the foundation that makes the entire Toyota Production System work.

8 learning objectives
B2

The 4Ps - People, Philosophy, Process & Problem Solving

Mike Hoseus's framework from Lean Culture Change - the four dimensions that sustain lean transformation.

8 learning objectives
B3

Mentorship & Learning by Doing

David Meier's sensei tradition - how Toyota's master-student mentoring model transfers deep capability.

8 learning objectives
B4

Why Lean Transformation Fails - The 5 Stages

Virginia Mason, NUMMI/GM, Saskatchewan, Saturn, and Wiremold - five case studies of what goes wrong.

8 learning objectives
B5

Lean Tools vs. Western Management - The Cultural Clash

Bob Emiliani and Martial Durin on why lean tools fail without cultural change - the 15-point diagnostic.

8 learning objectives

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