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As in the stories above, the Lean Institute at OU teaches you how to see through the norm. You'll gain new perspectives on how to run your organization at every level in just a few courses.
Our mission is to provide the highest quality interdisciplinary education for those seeking enterprise-wide transformation through dynamic, focused, professional training.
See what we see
Going through this training changes the way you see business organization. You're still working with all the same pieces; you just suddenly see a better way for them to fit together. You'll make the kinds of improvements to your business that, after the fact, will seem like they were staring you in the face for years without noticing.
How We See It
We teach you a combination of Lean and Six Sigma. In general, they help you eliminate waste, improve decision making and manage your supplies. But the best part is — we tailor the program to you. We assess your situation and teach what we think you need to know from each program.
Programs
We offer a variety of courses tailored to your needs. They combine Lean and Six Sigma techniques as appropriate for solving your organization's unique issues. Our programs range from lectures to continuous training and certifications.
Course Listings
Lean Employee Introduction
Who
Employees responsible for day-to-day work
Length
1/2 day or full day
Description
This is a basic course, designed for those new to Lean and overviews Lean for your employees. Improves your organization and ability to empower your employees to set the stage for continuous improvement.
Objective
Prepare to participate in the implementation of Lean.
Six Sigma Executive
Who
Those able to support Lean transformation through leadership.
Length
1/2 day
Description
This course prepares your team of executives to facilitate the Lean/Six Sigma process and to lead the transformation efforts.
Objective
Learn the basic methods and tools of Lean/Six Sigma.
Value Stream Mapping
Who
Employees with knowledge and enthusiasm required to take the technique of Value Stream Mapping and apply it.
Length
Two days
Description
This course teaches the technique of Lean process mapping, used to analyze information and work flow throughout processes.
Objective
Lean and Green Certification
Who
This curriculum is applicable to students from all fields and industries, with diverse technical, operational and/or transactional backgrounds who are passionate about environmental concerns.
Length
Three days
Description
This course presents strategies for adapting Lean tools specifically to environmental issues. No prior Lean experience is necessary.
Objective
Learn to identify waste and lead process improvement strategies effectively, in terms of environmental conservation.
Lean/Six Sigma White Belt
Who
Employees designated to work on continuous improvement activities and projects.
Length
Full day
Description
This course provides the core concepts of Lean/Six Sigma with a focus on basic Lean practices and quality improvement tools.
Objective
Review and revisit the reasons for Lean change and its basic elements and earn certification.
Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt
Who
Individuals with diverse technical, operational and/or transactional backgrounds, associated with problem solving.
Length
12 days
Description
A professional certification program that involves real-world process improvement projects. This course doesn't have any prerequisites.
Objective
Enable participants to be associate team leaders and improve strategies within their business and earn certification.
Paperless Class Option
Practicing sustainability and minimizing material waste are priorities at the Lean Institute. We now offer a $25 reduced paperless rate on our Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification for participants who opt to receive the course materials as PDFs rather than paper. Please help us be good stewards by reducing this paper usage, and we will pass the savings back to you.
Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt
Who
Those with Green Belt Certificate who wish to master Lean strategy.
Length
12 days
Description
Professional certification program working on a real-world process improvement project from a leaders perspective.
Objective
Fully understand Lean/Six Sigma strategies and tools, the relationship of the transformation components of Lean and Six Sigma, how to lead process improvement projects and how to lead and deploy Six Sigma process improvement tools effectively.
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Clients
We work with any business or organization – large or small, private or public – that wants to improve efficiency through Lean processes.
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Tinker Air Force Base has seen a major transformation since partnering with OU Lean in 2004. They applied Lean principles through all levels and units.
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The Oklahoma Department of Human Services has been applying the Lean techniques they learned from OU Lean to combat their limited resources and improve productivity since 2007.
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The USPS National Center for Employee Development partnered with OU Lean in 2007 to implement Lean practices throughout their national system and process management team.