Summary
This workshop will help leaders improve their ability to build and lead effective teams in a Lean manufacturing work environment.  They will learn to clearly define team purpose and team norms, build agreement and help team members become active participants in all facets of Lean implementation.  Participants will also learn how to make effective decisions and how to teach every team member to conduct cross-functional process analysis and work together in a coordinated and collaborative manner.  The overall objective of this program is to teach leaders how to improve Lean team performance by building trust, gaining cooperation and managing conflicts when they occur.

Course Outcomes
As a result of participating in this program, leaders will:

• Understand team leadership roles and responsibilities;
• Lead a team through the stages of team development;
• Assess the effectiveness of a team and its members;
• Deal effectively with Lean implementation issues that surface as their team begins to perform;
• Use communication tools to build team member understanding and commitment to achieving team Lean goals;
• Build collaboration within the team and across teams;
• Make better decisions through collaboration and teamwork; and
• Manage conflict and handle difficult team situations effectively.