Lean Management Accelerate Programme

Join the September intake and learn how to identify waste, improve processes and deliver measurable business improvements.

Places are limited to keep the programme practical and interactive. Register your interest now to be first in line.

Next intake

September

Format

Open course with set intake dates

Delivery

Workshop-based learning, practical projects and business support

Suitable for

SMEs, team leaders, managers and improvement teams

Employer option

Can be delivered for one employer where numbers permit

Outcome

Practical tools, confidence and measurable improvement opportunities

About the programme

Real challenges. Real improvement.

The Accelerate Programme helps businesses apply Lean Management tools to real workplace challenges.

Instead of theory-only training, participants identify an improvement project, apply Lean techniques and present outcomes back to the business.

Core outcomes:

Target Audience

Who is this for?

Business Owners

Wanting better efficiency across the organisation

Operations & production managers

Looking to optimise daily output and flow

Team leaders & supervisors

Driving frontline operational excellence

SMEs

Looking to reduce operational costs

Employers

Wanting to upskill staff and retain talent

Teams

Preparing for growth, change or quality improvement

Curriculum

What you'll learn

Introduction to Lean

Lean principles, value, waste, Muda/Mura/Muri, PDCA and continuous improvement.

Problem Solving Tools & Techniques

Process mapping, root cause analysis, 5 Whys, DMAIC, cause and effect, Pareto.

Change Management & Team Working

High-performing teams, conflict resolution, learning styles and managing change.

Workplace Organisation & Efficient Processing

5S, mistake proofing, quality, cost, delivery and reducing the cost of poor quality.

Project Presentation

Participants present their improvement project, outcomes, learning and next steps.

What you'll learn

Download the full programme

Everything you need to share with your team, line manager, or HR department – modules, outcomes, project work, funding options, and cohort dates – in a single document.

Full module breakdown and learning outcomes
Typical improvement project examples
Funding and employer co-delivery options
How the assessment and project work
September cohort dates and pricing
How to register your team or cohort

Credibility & Impact

Why choose RKMS?

We are a trusted operations partner focused on measurable outcomes, not just certificates. Our training pays for itself through the real-world improvements your staff implement.

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Real businesses. Real improvements.

Every participant works on a real improvement project in their own organisation. Here’s what that looks like in practice.

September cohort video case study - coming soon

We’re producing a full video case study with our most recent cohort participants, showing the improvement projects they delivered, the tools they used, and the measurable outcomes they achieved. We’ll add it here as soon as it’s ready.

Interested in being part of the next cohort? Register your interest below and we’ll keep you updated.

improvements identified

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"The Lean programme gave our team a structured approach to spotting waste we'd been walking past for years. The project work made it real and relevant from day one."

British Airways

Aviation & Engineering

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"Working through the modules alongside an actual improvement project in our business meant we could apply every tool straight away. The results spoke for themselves."

EcoSurv

Environmental Services

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"We went in thinking Lean was just about the factory floor. By the end we'd transformed how the whole business thinks about efficiency and quality."

Maple Sunscreening

Manufacturing

September intake: register your interest now

We’re building the waitlist for our next open Lean Management Accelerate Programme intake. Places are limited, and waitlist applicants will be contacted first when booking opens.

Registering your interest does not commit you to booking. We will contact you when places open.

Want this delivered for your team?

If you have several employees who would benefit from Lean Management training, RKMS may be able to deliver the programme directly for your organisation, subject to numbers and availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the next intake?

The next open course intake begins in September. Exact dates will be confirmed to waitlist members before general release.

How many places are available?

Places are strictly limited to ensure high-quality interaction, personalised support, and practical project focus. We keep cohorts small.

Is this suitable for beginners?

Yes. The programme starts with an introduction to core Lean principles before moving into practical application and tools. It is ideal for team leaders, managers, and staff moving into improvement roles.

Can multiple people from the same business attend?

Absolutely. Having a small team attend together often yields better results as they can collaborate on a joint improvement project within your business.

Can RKMS deliver this at our workplace?

Yes, subject to minimum numbers. If you have a group of employees requiring training, we can run a dedicated Employer Delivery cohort tailored specifically to your operations. Select ‘Employer delivery’ on the waitlist form.

What kind of project will participants work on?

Participants will identify a real operational issue within their workplace (e.g., a bottleneck, a high-waste process, or a quality issue) and apply the Lean tools learned to solve it, culminating in a presentation of their outcomes.

Do I need previous Lean experience?

No previous experience is required. Just a practical mindset and a willingness to drive positive change in your workplace.

Ready to improve your operations?

Secure your place on the waitlist today. Get the practical tools and confidence to deliver measurable business improvements.