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Advanced CI Leadership Programme (LCS Level 2b)

The Advanced CI Leadership Programme is designed for individuals leading improvement at a strategic or cross-functional level. ​ It focuses on building the capability to develop systems, align improvement to strategy, and lead cultural change.

Lead Transformation, Sustain Continuous Improvement.

The Advanced CI Leadership Programme is designed for experienced Lean practitioners, CI specialists and operational leaders who are ready to embed continuous improvement deeply into their organisation. The programme builds advanced capability in coaching, strategy deployment, facilitation and cultural transformation.

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Delegates apply the learning directly to a strategic improvement project, typically delivering £100k+ in measurable savings or added value. With structured workshops, 1-to-1 coaching and a best-practice site visit, the programme equips leaders to influence at every level, build capability in others, and drive sustainable cultural change.

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Programme Format and Details

Accreditation​

Lean Competency System (LCS) Levels 2b

Price and Funding

Full Price £1,750 +VAT. Up to 60% scholarship funding available.

Programme Format

  • Three workshop days, spaced to allow practical workplace application

  • 12 hours of 1-to-1 coaching with a senior MN practitioner

  • Best-practice site visit with access to world-class leaders and operational teams

  • Templates, guides and coaching tools provided

  • Final assessment through project presentation (6–12 months post-training)

Who the Programme Is For

  • CI Managers, Lean Leaders and OpEx professionals

  • Senior supervisors, managers and operational leaders

  • Practitioners responsible for driving site-wide improvement

  • Talent pipelines for future CI / Lean leadership roles

  • Organisations aiming to mature their CI capability and leadership culture

Delivery Dates

2026 Autumn Cohort:

  • 17th and 18th November

  • 8th and 9th December

2027 Autumn Cohort:

  • 7th and 8th September

  • 19th and 20th October

What You Will Learn

1. Critical Thinking & Advanced Analysis

  • Structured analytical approaches for complex problems

  • Using data, evidence and diagnostic tools to guide decisions

  • Framing strategic issues and understanding systemic causes

2. Coaching, Guiding & Mentoring

  • The role and responsibilities of the Lean coach

  • Coaching styles that strengthen accountability and ownership

  • Building capability across teams and developing future CI leaders

3. Leadership Facilitation & Influence

  • Facilitating cross-functional problem-solving sessions

  • A3, 8D and DMAIC coaching approaches

  • Influencing senior leaders and decision-makers

4. Associated Thinking (Agile, TPM, Flow)

  • Integrating Lean with Agile mindsets and modern operational models

  • Understanding TPM and equipment-based improvement

  • Designing flow and stability across complex environments

5. Strategy Development & Policy Deployment

  • Developing and aligning breakthrough objectives

  • Applying Hoshin Kanri to cascade strategy

  • Ensuring CI and strategic priorities move in the same direction

6. Change Leadership & Organisational Dynamics

  • Leading behavioural change at scale

  • Managing resistance and improving adoption

  • Building momentum and enabling teams during transformation

7. Communication & High-Impact Facilitation

  • Structuring clear, compelling CI messages

  • Facilitating challenging discussions with confidence

  • Adapting communication for leaders, teams and stakeholders

8. Lean Management Systems

  • Leader Standard Work and visual management

  • Daily, weekly and monthly accountability routines

  • Creating conditions for sustained performance

9. CI Sustainability & Cultural Change

  • Embedding behaviours at the Gemba

  • Developing systems that reinforce the right habits

  • Coaching leaders to model CI principles consistently

How to apply

Applications are designed to be straightforward and focused on impact.

Applicants will be asked to provide:

  • An overview of the organisation and current challenges or priorities.​​

  • Information on the individual applying and their current role.​

  • A short statement outlining how the programme will support their development and contribute to business performance.​

  • Confirmation of internal mentor support.​

Supporting information may be included where relevant.

Key principle

This is not a training subsidy. It is an investment in people who can deliver measurable performance improvement within manufacturing organisations.

Delivery

All programmes are delivered by the Manufacturers Network at Trafford Park. The Manufacturers Network works with manufacturing organisations globally to develop capability in operational excellence, leadership and continuous improvement, with a focus on practical application and measurable results.

Supporting people. Strengthening capability. Improving performance in UK manufacturing.

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