Advancing Practice Bootcamps: Beyond the Benchmarking Event 

Following the initial benchmarking events, these immersive bootcamps are designed to translate insights into action by applying Lean principles directly within your own operating environment. Rather than remaining at the level of observation, each bootcamp takes a hands-on, gemba-based approach—enabling teams to work on real processes, solve actual problems, and build practical management systems that deliver immediate impact.

The facilitator, Ben Hoseus, is a Lean and operations specialist with wide-ranging global experience supporting organizations across manufacturing and services. He focuses on building frontline capability, strengthening management systems, and embedding sustainable improvement through practical, hands-on application of Lean principles. His work emphasizes developing people systems that drive performance—linking strategy to daily execution at the gemba.

These bootcamps are designed to accelerate capability building across leadership and operational teams, creating the routines, behaviors, and systems required to sustain continuous improvement long after the session concludes.

 

Gemba Bootcamp

A structured, hands-on immersion into your operational environment to assess and elevate current state performance. Over three days, teams work directly at the gemba to evaluate key system elements including 5S, Standard Work, Training & Onboarding, Visual Management, and Problem Solving. The workshop blends observation, analysis, and guided coaching to surface gaps and opportunities. The outcome is a clear, prioritized action plan aligned to operational realities, with ownership and next steps defined.

Location: At your workplace
Duration: 3 days
Cost: $8,995
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Day 1
8:30am
Kick-off & Session 1 (True North, Gemba Framing)
12:00pm
Lunch
12:45pm
Session 2 (Gemba Observation & Waste ID)
4:30pm
Reflection & Close
Day 2
8:30am
Session 3 (Synthesis of Findings & Problem Solving)
12:00pm
Lunch
12:45pm
Session 4 (Root Cause Analysis & Target State)
4:30pm
Reflection & Close
Day 3
8:30am
Session 5 (Countermeasure Design & Action Planning)
12:00pm
Lunch
12:45pm
Session 6 (Implementation Alignment & Close-out)
4:00pm
Workshop Close

Daily Management Bootcamp

A practical build of your Daily Management System (DMS), designed to connect strategy to execution. Cross-functional teams are organized around core management pillars—Safety, Quality, Service, Cost, and People—to define meaningful KPIs and process indicators at three levels: shop-floor, value stream, and site/strategic. Participants design and implement visual management boards, escalation routines, and review cadences. The result is a functioning management system that drives accountability, visibility, and performance on a daily basis.

Location: At your workplace
Duration: 3 days
Cost: $8,995
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Day 1
8:30am
Session 1 (DMS Foundations & Strategic Alignment)
12:00pm
Lunch
12:45pm
Session 2 (KPI Architecture & Cascade Design)
4:30pm
Reflection & Close
Day 2
8:30am
Session 3 (Visual Mgmt System Design)
12:00pm
Lunch
12:45pm
Session 4 (Daily Standards & Problem Escalation)
4:30pm
Reflection & Close
Day 3
8:30am
Session 5 (Pilot Implementation & Simulation)
12:00pm
Lunch
12:45pm
Session 6 (Governance, Ownership & Close-out)
4:00pm
Workshop Close

Problem Solving Bootcamp

An intensive, application-driven workshop focused on 8-Step PDCA problem solving. Participants work in teams on real business problems, progressing through structured problem definition, root cause analysis, countermeasure development, and implementation planning. The workshop emphasizes thinking discipline, coaching, and practical execution, supported by case examples and live feedback. By the end, teams deliver clear problem-solving narratives and actionable countermeasures ready for deployment.

Location: At your workplace
Duration: 3 days
Cost: $8,995
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Day 1
8:30am
Session 1 (PDCA Foundations & Problem Selection)
12:00pm
Lunch
12:45pm
Session 2 (Problem Statements & Current State Analysis)
4:30pm
Reflection & Close
Day 2
8:30am
Session 3 (Target Setting & Root Cause Analysis)
12:00pm
Lunch
12:45pm
Session 4 (Countermeasure Design & Evaluation)
4:30pm
Reflection & Close
Day 3
8:30am
Session 5 (Implementation Planning & Risk Management)
12:00pm
Lunch
12:45pm
Session 6 (Problem Solving Storyline & Close-out)
4:00pm
Workshop Close

TWI Job Instruction (JI) Basic Training (3 Days)

A foundational capability-building workshop based on the Training Within Industry (TWI) Job Instruction method. Participants learn how to train employees quickly, correctly, and consistently, ensuring skills are transferred effectively and standards are maintained. The program covers how to break down jobs, deliver structured instruction, and verify understanding. Through practice and coaching, leaders develop the ability to build workforce capability, reduce variation, and improve quality at the source.

Location: At your workplace
Duration: 3 days
Cost: Based on the number of participants
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Day 1
8:30am
Session 1 (Focus on the 4-step method)
12:00pm
Lunch
12:45pm
Session 1 (Focus on the 4-step method)
4:30pm
Reflection & Close
Day 2
8:30am
Session 2 (Focus on creating JI Breakdowns)
12:00pm
Lunch
12:45pm
Session 3 (Focus on using JI Breakdowns & 4 Step Method)
4:30pm
Reflection & Close
Day 3
8:30am
Session 4 (Focus on building JI technique)
12:00pm
Lunch
12:45pm
Session 5 (Refining technique and building commitment)
4:30pm
Workshop Close

Standardized Work

Join us for an interactive workshop on Standardized Work, where you'll gain access to practical tools and templates to streamline processes and ensure consistency across your operations. We’ll provide detailed how-to guides and walk you through various standardized work formats, ensuring you understand how to implement them effectively in your organization. This hands-on session will give you everything you need to create, use, and maintain standard work with confidence.

Format: Virtual, with personalized instruction
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: $299
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AI for Leaders

Join us for a 4-hour workshop to demystify AI and integrate the capabilities into your operations. Leverage AI to provide role-specific clarity on how to optimize processes and enhance decision-making. This workshop provides specific knowledge and tools for you to harness AI in your role as a leader.

Format: Virtual, with personalized instruction
Duration: 4 hours
Cost: $499
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The Role of the Leader

Elevate your leadership skills with our workshop on The Role of the Leader, designed to help you effectively support and guide your team. We’ll explore balancing critical priorities such as Safety, Quality, and Productivity while fostering a culture of accountability. Additionally, you’ll learn how to drive problem-solving within your team and ensure continuous team member development to enhance individual and organizational performance.

Format: Virtual, with personalized instruction
Duration: 4 hours
Cost: $499
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