Programme Start Date: 3rd February 2026

Format: Face-to-face workshops

Location: Manchester

Duration: 4 modules delivered across structured workshop days

Price: £2,450 + VAT per delegate

Delivery Dates:

• 3rd, 4th February 2026

• 17th, 18th March 2026

  
  

For experienced practitioners ready to lead transformation and embed a culture of continuous improvement.

The Advanced CI Leadership Programme is designed for experienced Lean practitioners, CI specialists and operational leaders who are ready to embed continuous improvement deeply into their organisation. The programme builds advanced capability in coaching, strategy deployment, facilitation and cultural transformation.

Delegates apply the learning directly to a strategic improvement project, typically delivering £100k+ in measurable savings or added value. With structured workshops, 1-to-1 coaching and a best-practice site visit, the programme equips leaders to influence at every level, build capability in others, and drive sustainable cultural change.

Who the Programme Is For

• CI Managers, Lean Leaders and OpEx professionals

• Senior supervisors, managers and operational leaders

• Practitioners responsible for driving site-wide improvement

• Organisations aiming to mature their CI capability and leadership culture

What the Programme Covers

1. Critical Thinking & Advanced Analysis

• Structured analytical approaches for complex problems

• Using data, evidence and diagnostic tools to guide decisions

• Framing strategic issues and understanding systemic causes

2. Coaching, Guiding & Mentoring

• The role and responsibilities of the Lean coach

• Coaching styles that strengthen accountability and ownership

• Building capability across teams and developing future CI leaders

3. Leadership Facilitation & Influence

• Facilitating cross-functional problem-solving sessions

• A3, 8D and DMAIC coaching approaches

• Influencing senior leaders and decision-makers

4. Associated Thinking (Agile, TPM, Flow)

• Integrating Lean with Agile mindsets and modern operational models

• Understanding TPM and equipment-based improvement

• Designing flow and stability across complex environments

5. Strategy Development & Policy Deployment

• Developing and aligning breakthrough objectives

• Applying Hoshin Kanri to cascade strategy

• Ensuring CI and strategic priorities move in the same direction

6. Change Leadership & Organisational Dynamics

• Leading behavioural change at scale

• Managing resistance and improving adoption

• Building momentum and enabling teams during transformation

7. Communication & High-Impact Facilitation

• Structuring clear, compelling CI messages

• Facilitating challenging discussions with confidence

• Adapting communication for leaders, teams and stakeholders

8. Lean Management Systems

• Leader Standard Work and visual management

• Daily, weekly and monthly accountability routines

• Creating conditions for sustained performance

9. CI Sustainability & Cultural Change

• Embedding behaviours at the Gemba

• Developing systems that reinforce the right habits

• Coaching leaders to model CI principles consistently

Programme Format

• Three workshop days, spaced to allow practical workplace application

• 12 hours of 1-to-1 coaching with a senior MN practitioner

• Best-practice site visit with access to world-class leaders and operational teams

• Templates, guides and coaching tools provided

• Final assessment through project presentation (6–12 months post-training)

In-Programme Deliverables

• Project charter with clear benefits and justification

• Stakeholder map and engagement plan

• Implementation plan with cross-functional team involvement

• Evidence of communication, collaboration and facilitation skills

• Completed storyboard ahead of final project presentation

Expected Outcomes

Delegates leave able to:

• Coach and lead others through complex improvement initiatives

• Facilitate advanced problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration

• Align CI work with strategic priorities and business objectives

• Influence leaders and support behavioural change

• Build, sustain and mature the organisation’s CI culture

Benefits to Your Organisation

• Strong internal coaching capability

• Increased leadership alignment and strategic focus

• Sustainable CI routines and reduced dependency on external support

• Measurable financial and operational impact through live projects

• Accelerated cultural maturity and improved problem-solving discipline