1. Action Learning Case Studies of Implementing Lean Manufacturing
2. Action Learning Definition WORKING ON BUSINESS PROBLEMS IN TEAMS FOR DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES Centerpiece: A real business problem or opportunity
3. Expanded Action Learning Definition WORKING ON (REAL, IMPORTANT) BUSINESS PROBLEMS (OR OPPORTUNITIES) IN (DIVERSE, CROSS-ORGANIZATION) TEAMS FOR DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES (TO IMPROVE THE BUSINESS & DEVELOP PARTICIPANTS)
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5. Action Learning Address significant business challenges Develop leadership, teaming & business tools, techniques & skills
6. Action Learning Framework Evaluation Implementation Sponsors Participants Teams Projects Roles Program Education
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9. Team Structure Example Team 1 8 Participants Action Learning Program – 24-32 Participants Team 2 8 Participants Team 3 8 Participants Team 4 8 Participants Sponsor Sponsor Sponsor Sponsor
27. „ The most dangerous kind of waste is the waste we do not recognize. .“ ~ Shigeo Shingo 新郷 重夫 Toyota Production System (1909-1990) Shingo is the author of numerous books including: A Study of the Toyota Production System ; Revolution in Manufacturing: The SMED System ; Zero Quality Control: Source Inspection and the Poka-yoke System ; The Sayings of Shigeo Shingo: Key Strategies for Plant Improvement ; Non-Stock Production: The Shingo System for Continuous Improvement ; and The Shingo Production Management System: Improving Process Functions.