Traditionally a sensei (sen-say) was a master coach, trainer, teacher and mentor of students of the martial arts.  He would train and coach his pupils in their physical performance, explain the reasons why things were done in a certain way, and prepare them mentally for future challenges.   

Every organisation has a unique set of circumstances, and every individual is starting from a different point.  A predetermined recipe cannot effectively accommodate these conditions; nor will a bunch of random improvements be very effective.  The master–student relationship is an important aspect of guiding any Lean implementation, and central to this relationship is learning while doing, solving real problems in the workplace.

Lean Thinking Limited sensei work with groups and individuals to help them to understand their purpose and responsibilities.  Our sensei help them to develop the skills and knowledge to systematically expose and eliminate waste.  A natural outcome of this is that people also improve their understanding of their processes and products, and the people they work with, and so become better at their work.

Our sensei have learned through experience.  They are former managers who know what works and what doesn’t from actually doing it in the workplace.  They value the achievements of their students.  They are highly motivated to improve their own knowledge and understanding of Lean and how to implement it.  They are pragmatic.  And they know that success, yours and theirs, is measured by results.

The dog is never too old to learn new tricks! Contact us today - www.leanproduction.co.nz