The Lean! Project (Intermediate)

KWSH-QA-I-163

Course Overview

COURSE DESCRIPTION / AIMS

In the 8-day programme, participants will get to learn the key concepts and knowledge in Lean thinking. The programme will be facilitated in a blend of classroom learning with relevant case-studies and simulations as well as experiential learning in a project /problem statement scoped in their respective workplaces, where they can practically apply, analyse and evaluate the improvement tools acquired to achieve a better understanding in Lean Thinking.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES / OUTLINE

  1. History and evolution of Lean Thinking
  2. 5 Core principles of Lean Thinking
  3. 8 Wastes
  4. Project /Problem Scoping
  5. A3 Problem Solving
  6. Value Stream mapping
  7. Root Cause Analysis
  8. Continuous Flow
  9. Visual Management /5S
  10. Standardization
  11. Case studies of lean in healthcare

 

Please Note:

A minimum of 75% attendance will be required for you to complete the programme and receive your certificate.

Target Participants

Management, Directors, Nurse Managers, and Operations Managers working in Nursing Homes, Community Hospitals, Homecare settings etc

Course Details

Date/ Time

17 May – 26 July 2024

Time: 9.00 AM to 5.00 PM

Venue

Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital

705 Serangoon Road

Singapore 328127

Course Trainers

KWSH is delivering the course in partnership with Singapore Institute of Technology

Dr Mustafa Shabbir Kurbanhusen

Associate Professor (Engineering) and Deputy Programme Director, Singapore Institute of Technology

Dr Mustafa Shabbir Kurbanhusen is an Associate Professor (Engineering) and the Deputy Programme Director of the “Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Engineering” undergraduate programme at Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT). With 10 years of experience with productivity-related consultancy, Mustafa has worked with organisations ranging from healthcare and services, to manufacturing, as well as government. In addition to consultancy, he has been actively developing lean curriculum for education and delivers lectures on lean to both SIT’s undergraduates and to the public. Mustafa also sits on the faculty advisory panel of SIT’s Lean Transformation Innovation Centre, and has worked on Lean improvement projects in various healthcare organisations in Singapore, such as Mount Alvernia Hospital, NTUC Health and Lee Ah Mooi Old Age Home.

Mark Tan Kee Tchuan

Assistant Director, Lean Transformation and Innovation Centre, Singapore Institute of Technology

Mark Tan is based in Singapore Institute of Technology, LTIC (Lean Transformation and Innovation Centre) as Assistant Director. He is in charge of lean training and project works with the industries, including SMEs. The Centre aims to promote and develop lean practices among local enterprises and drive adoption of lean thinking, culture and mindset.

Prior to joining LTIC, Mark was a Certified Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Black Belt (BB) practitioner mainly with the private sector (across both manufacturing and professional services) for more than 12 years, responsible for both local and regional process improvement initiatives.

David Leong Yew Hoong

Senior Manager, Lean Transformation and Innovation Centre, Singapore Institute of Technology

David Leong is based in Singapore Institute of Technology, LTIC (Lean Transformation and Innovation Centre) as Senior Manager. He is working with the team on lean training and project works with the industries, including SMEs. He is a Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB) practitioner and a Certified QMS Lead Auditor for ISO9001. He has more than 16 years of experience practicing & applying Lean methodologies and other improvement tools across mainly in the manufacturing and transportation industries.

Dr Tan Wei Ling, Angelina

Manager, Lean Transformation Innovation Centre, Singapore Institute of Technology

Angelina is a Lean coach in the Lean Transformation Innovation Centre at Singapore Institute of Technology. She specialises in Lean thinking and practice, and has experience implementing Lean in various industries, from healthcare and finance to food and education. She is proficient in A3 thinking, value stream mapping, PDCA, 5S and kanban systems, visual management, and strategy deployment. Angelina has consulted for healthcare organisations such as Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital, Yishun Community Hospital, St Luke’s Eldercare, and National Heart Centre Singapore. She works closely with the staff, guiding them on their Lean journey to achieve their goals of continuous improvement and efficiency in their workplace.

Course Fees: $9178.91 (excluding GST)

Prevailing course fee subsidy at 90% for Singaporeans/ PRs and 45% for foreign staff working in eligible community care organisations.

Please register for the course via AIC Learning Management System (LMS 2.0).

Contact us:

(65) 6422-1300
CTI@kwsh.org.sg

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