Transform the way you lead with our high-impact Lean Leadership for Operational Excellence course.
Why This Course?
🚀 Fast-Track Your Growth – Gain deep insights and practical tools in just one day.
💡 Practical & Applicable – Frameworks you can use immediately in your organisation.
🌍 Globally Recognised Approach – Based on the proven S A Partners Leadership Model.
The Three Dimensions of Lean Leadership
1. WHO I AM – How do you show up each day?
Discover the lean leader within:
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- Define what you stand for, why you lead, and your values.
- Build emotional intelligence and the habit of reflection.
- Use a voice diagnostic tool to understand how others perceive you.
- Complete a personality profile to identify strengths & growth opportunities.
- Craft your personal Leadership Manifesto for authentic, values-driven leadership.
2. WHAT I DO – Driving Operational Excellence
Connect purpose with performance:
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- Align Lean & Systems Thinking with real business objectives.
- Create systems maps to identify gaps and drive improvements.
- Master Strategy Deployment—why some strategies stick and others don’t.
- Apply Leader Standard Work to sustain operational excellence.
- Benchmark internally & externally to build your roadmap for success.
3. MY TEAM – Building High-Performing Teams
Lead teams that thrive:
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- Unlock team dynamics for stronger collaboration.
- Drive employee engagement with proven methods.
- Set KPIs & KBIs that truly align with business goals.
- Create a coaching culture that empowers people to grow.
What You’ll Walk Away With
✔ A clear, personal Leadership Manifesto
✔ Practical frameworks to deliver operational excellence
✔ A roadmap for sustained improvement
✔ Skills to build high-performing, engaged teams
✔ Confidence to lead with purpose, clarity, and impact
Course Format
Duration: One Day
- Format: High-impact, immersive workshop
- Approach: Blends self-reflection, practical tools, and real-world application
- Outcome: A new level of leadership effectiveness
AGENDA
- 08:45 Welcome Refreshments
- 09:00 Introductions & Overview
- 09:15 Leadership Dynamics – Why?
- 09:30 WHO I AM – Personal Voice and Personality Profiles & Developing your personal leadership values and manifesto
- 11:00 Refreshment Break
- 11:15 WHAT I DO – Understanding Lean Systems & Frameworks; strategy deployment; developing Leaders Standard Work and how benchmarking and road mapping drives lean & operational excellence
- 13:00 Lunch & Personal Reflection
- 13:45 MY TEAM – Understanding team dynamics and how to build a high performing team; developing and deploying KPIs and KBIs; creating a coaching culture and how to focus on building capability
- 16:00 Refreshment Break
- 16:15 Building your 100 Day Plan
- 16:45 Reflection & Feedback
- 17: 00 Thank you and Close
What Leaders Are Saying about the workshop…
“This was an eye-opening reflection as to who and where I am as a leader and the areas of opportunity I could influence to increase the pace of our delivery and ensure my team was valued. “
“Absolute game-changer of a course”
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the support, guidance, energy & motivation you have provided me through this Lean Leader training”
Expert Facilitators
Mark Taylor is a seasoned advisor with over 30 years’ experience guiding Boards and senior executives through Leadership and Continuous Improvement programs. A qualified Chartered Accountant and recognised change agent, he has worked with leading organisations across Australia, SE Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, including the Australian Department of Defence, BHP, Petronas, JLL, and Airbus. In 2007, he founded Secora, Australia’s largest boutique Continuous Improvement practice. Today, as Chief Operating Officer for S A Partners in APAC, Mark continues to help leaders embed Lean Leadership, Enterprise Excellence, and sustainable transformation in complex organisations.
Richard Young is the CEO of S A Partners in the Asia Pacific region, a certified Shingo Master Trainer and Examiner, and a Master Lean Coach through Cardiff University. With over 20 years at S A Partners, Richard has worked extensively with global multinationals across the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and SE Asia. He specialises in developing leadership capability, embedding continuous improvement, and supporting cultural transformation at senior levels. Richard has successfully partnered with organisations including BHP, CBA, Bankwest, Cook Medical, DHSV, and Airbus, helping leaders enhance strategic thinking, communication, and sustainable performance.
Take the Next Step
Are you ready to unlock your leadership potential and transform the way your organisation performs?
Do you have a larger group that would benefit from an inhouse customised workshop? Email moc.srentrapas@ofni
