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.
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. |
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. |
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
5/29/19 - Toyota Kata Experiential WorkshopUsing dominoes as a metaphor, participants will practice the four steps of the Improvement Kata along with the coaching Kata as they work to achieve a challenge. This course will include some overview and instruction, but the majority of the time will be spent practicing, discussing and reflecting on how IK/CK differs from how we typically strive to achieve or solve problems at work. Regardless of whether participants are actively using the Toyota Kata routine now, they can decouple, learn and apply the routines in any context.
6/12/19 - A Study of Organizational Culture TransformationThis 3.5-hour workshop is expected to be fast paced and hands-on. There will be multiple opportunities to ask those within the Nucraft's culture what they think. If this sounds interesting, please sign-up. It is especially geared for organizational leaders (with and without the titles), lean/performance excellence/continuous improvement leadership, change agents, human resource innovators or business partners, as well as those just wishing to make a difference in their organization or world.
| 6/21/19 - Michigan Kata Practitioner DayThe June 21 Kata Practitioner Day (KPD) is a forum for you to hear first-hand from Michigan companies that are practicing the Improvement Kata and Coaching Kata. You’ll learn from practitioners sharing what they've learned so far, at a reasonable-cost, high-value, single-day event. Attendance is limited to 110 persons, to ensure room for questions and discussion.
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