The Michigan Lean Consortium (MLC) is committed to transform Michigan's organizations and economy by developing and supporting lean systems thinkers.
The MLC believes in Respecting People, the Inclusion of All Learners at any level and with any experience, and the importance of Teaching and Learning as an experience and a tool for growth.
Register for the Annual Conference! Be A Transformer 2019 Annual Conference Looking to deepen your knowledge on Lean and meet other Lean practitioners from across all different industries? Join us at the Traverse City at the Hagerty Center. Sponsorship opportunities still available. Contact admin@michiganlean.org or visit Sponsorship & Vendors for more information. Member: $425 | Non-Member: $525 (1 Year Membership Included!) |
Listen to the podcast The Leaning Edge, hosted by Debra Levantrosser as she speaks with leaders, implementers, and believers in the lean philosophy to share their successes and struggles in hopes that they will help others in their Lean journey. |
Joining the MLC will connect you with the current network of more than 1,100 Members! Gain access to useful Lean Training material and MLC Website resources, as well as gain valuable Leadership Development skills and Continuous Learning opportunities. |
What Is Lean?
Lean is a dynamic process of continuous improvement and learning by empowered associates, in a culture of mutual trust and respect, focused on eliminating waste and maximizing value for our customers.
Help us in a variety of ways:
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BEING A MEMBER
We offer organizational and individual memberships. Join and save money on events, receive membership benefits like these:
- Attend Learning Events facilitated by experienced practitioners
- Participate in Tours, hands-on learning and group “Gemba Walks”
- Admission to our Annual Healthcare Symposium and Lean Conference at a discount
- Share Best Practices and expand Networking opportunities
- Access to useful Lean Training material and MLC Website resources
- Shared Membership privileges with Northern Michigan Lean Learning Consortium
- Gain valuable Leadership Development skills and Continuous Learning opportunities
- Connect with other members in the Membership Directory
Monthly Lean Coffee ChatsWhat is Lean Coffee Chat?It's an open atmosphere to discuss all things LEAN, share professional challenges people are experiencing in their LEAN journey, and network with like-minded peers in the Michigan area.
ALL FREE for members (+ you can bring a non-member guest for FREE too!)
| 8/7-9/19 - 9th Annual MLC ConferenceBe A Transformer 2019 Annual Conference - Looking to deepen your knowledge on Lean and meet other Lean practitioners from across all different industries? Join us at the 2019 Conference in Traverse City at the Hagerty Center. This year we are focused on Being a Transformer with keynote speakers Dan Vermeesch and Shannon Flumerfelt. We will be learning how people were able to create organizational change while utilizing Lean principles. In addition to our two amazing keynote speakers, we will have many great active learning sessions and on Friday some unique "Go & See" opportunities. Come learn with us on August 7th-9th, 2019. Cost for a 2-day conference pass:Student - $150
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