Agenda
The current Lean Body of Knowledge and
its history
The makeup of the handbook and its
contributing authors
Information related to the Bronze Lean
Certification
Suggested readings
Q&A
Introduction
First and foremost, this is not the exam
prep book
This is the overall BOK book
It was written at the tactical level (vs.
integrative or strategic)
ASQ Joins
2006, March - The first Bronze exam was offered to the public, the
Certification Oversight & Appeals Committee was established
2006, June - the Silver exam was available
2006, December the Gold exam launched
2007 - The Shingo Prize Model was restructured, a second validation
study was performed
2008 - Updated BOK V3.0 (with weighting factors for Bronze, Silver,
Gold)
2010 ASQ joins the partnership
The Future of the BOK - Validation studies will be conducted every
5-7 years
Results
Enterprise
Alignment
Continuous Process
Improvement
Cultural Enablers
Guiding Principles
Focus on Process
Embrace Scientific Thinking
Flow & Pull Value
Assure Quality at the Source
Seek Perfection
Supporting Principles
Alignment
Principles Processes /
How?
Practices
Why?
People
Tools
Principles of CI
Principles of CI
2.1.5. Jidoka
2.1.5.1. Quality at the source
2.1.5.2. No defects passed forward
2.1.5.3. Separate man from machine
2.1.5.4. Multi-process handling
2.1.5.5. Self detection of errors to prevent defects
2.1.5.6. Stop and Fix
2.1.6. Integrate Improvement with Work
2.1.7. Seek Perfection
2.1.7.1. Incremental continuous improvement (Kaizen)
2.1.7.2. Breakthrough continuous improvement (Kaikaku)
Lean CI Systems
Lean CI Systems
Lean CI Techniques
Practices
2.3.1. Work Flow Analysis
2.3.1.1. Flowcharting
2.3.1.2. Flow Analysis Charts
2.3.1.3. Value Stream Mapping
2.3.1.4. Takt Time Analysis
2.3.2. Data Collection and Presentation
2.3.2.1. Histograms
2.3.2.2. Pareto Charts
2.3.2.3. Check Sheets
2.3.3. Identify Root Cause
2.3.3.1. Cause & Effect diagrams (Fishbone)
2.3.3.2. 5-Whys
2.3.3.3. Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
2.3.4. Presenting Variation Data
2.3.4.1. Statistical Process Control Charts
2.3.4.2. Scatter and Concentration Diagrams
Lean CI Techniques
Lean CI Techniques
Lean CI Techniques
Culture
Enterprise Culture
3.2.1. Enterprise Thinking
3.2.1.1. Organize around flow
3.2.1.2. Integrated business system and improvement system
3.2.1.3. Reconcile reporting systems
3.2.1.4. Information management
3.2.2. Policy Deployment / Strategy Deployment
3.2.2.1. Scientific thinking as a strategy process
3.2.2.2. Series of nested experiments
3.2.2.3. Dynamic give and take
3.2.2.4. Forming consensus
3.2.2.5. Align strategies and execution
3.2.2.6. Standard work for strategy communication - how we think and
talk
3.2.2.7. Resource deployment and allocation
Practices
3.3.1. A3
3.3.2. Catchball
3.3.3. Redeployment of Resources
Results
Measurement Systems
Lean Measures
A Special Thanks to -
Christopher Abrey Dr. Mark W. Morgan
Andy Carlino Frank Murdock
Adil Dalal Mike Osterling
Grace Duffy Robert (Bob) Petruska
David S. Foxx Govind Ramu
Dr. Gwendolyn Galsworth Rama Shankar
Bruce Hamilton Gregg Stocker
John Kendrick Chad Vincent
Matthew Maio Pat W ardell
David Mann Jerry M. W right
Anthony Manos Editors:
Brian H. Maskell Anthony Manos
Timothy F. McMahon Chad Vincent
Preparation
1. Assess your knowledge - to earn this certification, you
should demonstrate your understanding of the Lean
Certification Body of Knowledge (PDF). You should also
understand the basics of lean.
2. Read the recommended material - Exam questions are
based on specific Recommended Readings (PDF) selected
by knowledgeable and experienced individuals.
3. Apply - After you apply for the Lean Bronze Certification,
you will receive an "Applicant Kit" which will include: Body of
Knowledge, Recommended Reading List, Portfolio
candidate portfolio instructions, Bronze level portfolio forms,
Lean Proctor form and agreement
Exam
4. Attend a classroom review course or register for LORP
(Lean Online Review Program) (Optional)
5. Take the exam - the open-book 170-question exam takes
three hours. It is strongly recommended that you bring your
recommended reading material to the exam. All exam
questions are taken from those sources. You can find exam
taking tips here. (PDF)
6. Receive the Knowledge Certificate - when you pass the
exam, you receive a certificate (not a certification) that
serves as a base for pursuit of the Lean Bronze, Silver and
Gold Certifications. It is valid for three years and is not
renewable.
Portfolio
7. Construct and submit your portfolio of experience -
you must submit your portfolio and have it accepted within
the three year timeframe beginning from the date on your
knowledge certificate.
It should document:
Completion of 80 hours minimum of education/training
requirements.
Five (5) tactical projects: events, projects and/or activities
to which specific lean principles and tools were applied.
Portfolio reflection: results of the events, projects and/or
activities.
Next Steps
8. Work with a mentor (Optional)
9. Plan your next step - You may choose to pursue
recertification or the Lean Silver Certification. Your Lean
Bronze Certification is valid for three years.
Company Benefits
With an established Lean standard, companies
enjoy a clear understanding of the capability of
their resources.
Provides the opportunity for significant training
and development.
Mentoring is a fundamental part of the Lean
program, helping to mold new Lean experts
Standardize Lean practices within organizations,
regardless of size or industry
Individual Benefits
Develop career planning milestones
Gain a portable, career credential
Share and gain Lean knowledge through
mentoring others
Align to the Lean knowledge and competency
standard
Attain abilities recognized across the industry
Develop a portfolio of your experience
Suggested Readings
Bronze Level
Recommended Readings
Exam questions are based on these Recommended
Readings:
Gemba Kaizen, Masaaki Imai
Lean Production Simplified, Pascal Dennis or
Lean Hospitals by Mark Graban
Lean Thinking, James P. Womack and Daniel T.
Jones
Learning to See: Value Stream Mapping to Create
Value and Eliminate Muda, Mike Rother and John
Shook
Please note: exam questions are not based on specific information
from the Lean Handbook
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