England, UKSEPTEMBER 16-18, 2025

FocusIn: Industry Leadership is set to occur in key locations around the UK.

The event is a collaborative effort, intended to provide a comprehensive perspective on the finest industry practices, continuous improvement ideologies, and systems advancement.

Delegates will be given exclusive tours to the main operating bases of leading manufacturing firms, providing unparalleled insight into their world-class production systems.

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Registration - £3,495 per seat

  • High-Performance Culture Workshops with Mike Hoseus
  • Guided tours and workshops at top global companies: (Toyota Lean Management Centre at TMUK-Burnaston and Jaguar Land Rover Solihull (Workshop fees included in registration)
  • Group dinners & meals
  • Learning materials & resources
  • Ground transportation during the event
  • Optional - Accommodation at the event hotel

Why The UK

The UK presents a distinctive operational landscape that fosters abundant learning opportunities. As one of the world's leading industrialized economies, the UK is home to a plethora of companies that set the benchmark in their respective fields. This event will leverage this setting to facilitate site visits with globally-leading firms, offering participants a close-up view of exceptional manufacturing practices.

Event Agenda We are pleased to offer a blend of learning experiences

Tuesday, September 16th
8:30am
Production Tour at Toyota UK
12:00pm
Lunch
1:00pm
TPS Workshop at Toyota UK
4:30pm
Reflection & transfer to Hotel
6:30pm
Group dinner (optional to attend)

 

Wednesday, September 17th
9:00am
Leading the Lean Work System
with Mike Hoseus
12:00pm
Lunch
1:00pm
Leading the Lean People System
with Mike Hoseus
4:30pm
Debrief & Reflection
6:30pm
Group dinner (optional to attend)

 

Thursday, September 18th
9:00am
Production Tour at Jaguar Land Rover Solihull
12:00pm
Lunch
1:00pm
Leading the Lean Management System
with Mike Hoseus
3:00pm
Dismiss

Event Highlights

Site Visits at Industry-Leading Companies

Embark on a journey through some of the UK's most cutting-edge manufacturing facilities with detailed tours of the factory environments at leading firms.

Following the tours, there will be a group debrief:

  • Group Observations and Question & Answer Session - Benefit from unique insights drawn from extensive experience as corporate leaders in Manufacturing.
  • Group Discussion Focused on Engaging a Workforce and Fostering a Culture of Continuous Improvement - Engage in lively conversations comparing different strategies for motivating employees and nurturing an environment of continuous improvement.

Workshop Content and Objectives

Learn business resilience firsthand from our facilitators, along with other participating members of the workshop.

  • Gain insight from leading companies' operations and management systems on the journey of continuous improvement
  • Learn from demonstrated operations planning, system flow, and project management in mature supply chains
  • Understand the quality-driven relationship between the supplier base and operations

Workshop Sessions with Mike Hoseus

Mike Hoseus will lead workshop sessions based on his firsthand experience as a servant leader and industry executive. During each workshop session, participants will learn from:

  • Group Observations and Question & Answer forums
  • Mike Hoseus’ unique perspective as a former corporate leader for 13 years at the Toyota Kentucky (USA) plant as Assistant General Manager in Human Resources and Manufacturing
  • Group Discussion comparing different elements of Toyota’s engaged workforce and their culture of continuous improvement

 

 

Guest Information Hotel Accommodation (3 nights)

Our central location provides the convenience of hotel accommodation and workshop sessions situated in the heart of the Midlands. This will offer easy access to nearby restaurants, bars, and other attractions.

For more information regarding local attractions, please visit https://www.visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk/