ACTLean and Schuh & Company Announce Lean Bronze Certification Workshop in Atlanta, GA

Lawrenceville, GA, December 06, 2010 --(PR.com)-- ACTLean will offer a 1.5 day Lean Bronze Certification Workshop and a half day Lean Bronze Certification Exam at the German American Chamber of Commerce in Atlanta, GA on February 24th and 25th, 2011.

With the Lean Bronze Certification, professionals demonstrate a solid understanding of basic lean principles and tools, as well as abilities in tactical implementation projects that drive improvements and show measurable results.

To achieve Lean Bronze Certification, attendees will learn Lean Methodologies from a tactical viewpoint within the following key modules as identified in the Lean Body of Knowledge provided by SME / AME / ASQ / Shingo Prize:

· Cultural Enablers (15%)
· Continuous Process Improvements (60%)
· Consistent Lean Enterprise Culture (10%)
· Business Results (15%)

In ACTLean’s Bronze Certificate preparation workshop participants will systematically review all relevant information and methodologies as outlined in the Lean Body of Knowledge. This workshop is therefore not meant to be initial training, but an opportunity to understand the exam, organize reference materials and refresh your memory.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is for Lean Practitioners who would like to demonstrate their knowledge by achieving the SME/AME/ASQ/Shingo Prize Lean Bronze Certificate. The workshop provides a systematic review of all relevant content of the Bronze Certificate including trial tests. If desired, participants can take the Lean Bronze Exam right after the end of the workshop in the classroom.

Workshop Duration

1.5 days teaching and exercises as well as individual exam preparation.
0.5 days Lean Bronze Exam (optional, SME exam fees apply)

Registration

This workshop is strictly limited to 16 attendees to ensure an optimal learning experience for all participants. We recommend early registration by visiting:
www.actlean.org/LBC-Atlanta

About ACTLean

ACTLean is Schuh & Company’s operational branch that teaches Lean thinking philosophies and techniques.

ACTLean offers Lean Management training and coaching for companies that want to begin the Lean Journey or need additional help. All experienced trainers of ACTLean are approved by SME as Lean Bronze Certification Review Facilitators. Find more information about ACTLean at: www.actlean.org

ACTLean does not believe in ordinary training, but in integrated practical and theoretical learning approaches. Therefore, ACTLean incorporates training of methods with simulations and learning factories. In addition, the company offers assessments that help evaluate how far along your company has come on their Lean Journey and support for designing the next steps.

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