The Lean Leader Playbook: Habits That Stick

Move beyond knowing Lean to leading Lean.

This hands-on workshop equips you with practical leadership routines and coaching behaviors that empower problem-solvers, reinforce accountability, and make improvement part of how work gets done.

Workshop Overview A strong Continuous Improvement culture is built through consistent leadership habits—not just tools.

This workshop helps leaders move from knowing Lean to leading Lean by developing practical habits that reinforce accountability, coach problem-solvers, and sustain change.

Participants will design leadership routines that fit their organization and create lasting, people-centered improvement.

This workshop is designed for leaders responsible for driving improvement, as well as Lean Six Sigma practitioners seeking to expand their impact beyond tools and into sustainable leadership behaviors.

Why This Workshop Matters A strong Continuous Improvement culture isn’t built by installing tools—it’s built through what leaders do consistently.

This workshop focuses on the leadership habits that: Create clarity, trust, and momentum Support problem-solvers rather than control outcomes Learn, experiment, reflect, and refine your leadership approach Reinforce accountability without adding complexity Make improvement part of how work gets done—not an extra initiative Learn, experiment, reflect, and refine your leadership approach.

What You'll Walk Away With A clear understanding of the leadership habits that sustain Lean thinking Practical routines to reinforce accountability and support problem-solving A personalized approach to Leader Standard Work that fits your role and team Greater confidence to lead change through behaviors—not directives Who Is This Workshop For? Designed for leaders who want to build and sustain a people-centered Continuous Improvement culture.

Ideal for: Front-line and mid-level leaders shaping daily team behaviors and routines Managers and directors responsible for reinforcing accountability and driving meaningful change Executives and senior leaders setting the tone for Lean thinking across the organization Workshop Details Date: Wednesday and Thursday, August 5 & 6 T ime: Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Thursday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT Location: UC San Diego Extended Studies; 8980 Villa La Jolla Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037 Instructor: Tracy O'Rourke , LSS Master Black Belt Fee : $950 *includes lunch & workbook Format: In-Person, interactive and hands-on with practical exercises.

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Contact Your Program Manager, Angela Miller 📅 Schedule a Phone Appointment or email: ProcessPrograms@ucsd.edu