Course Description

The methods of Lean have become very popular in the business world, since it gained popularity in the 1980's. 

Taking training can be expensive, and it can be hard to apply these methods at your company or place of work if you don't have support from your management.

This course is designed to teach you the most popular methods of Lean that you can apply at your home.

See some examples at LeanSixSigmaHomes.com

We will teach you:

  • Identifying the 8 forms of waste in your home processes, such as how to apply these concepts to:
    • getting ready for work
    • getting ready for bed
    • commuting to work
    • mowing the lawn
    • doing laundry
    • paying bills
    • making food in your kitchen
    • and more...

  • Saving time in your processes by collecting cycle time data and removing waste
  • Organize your home using labels, color-coding and simplification
  • Creating a checklist or document to keep your house in good working order

Lean tools and concepts taught include:

  • Process mapping
  • 8 wastes
  • 5S workplace organization
  • Checklists
  • Error Proofing
  • Documentation (checklists and SOP's)
Examples of home processes improved are shared in the course:
  • Emptying the dishwasher
  • Making dinner
  • Vacuuming the house
  • Organizing your garage
  • Making Mouthwash
Upon completion of the training, you will receive a certificate of completion.

If you take photos and document your application of the learning to your personal life, and submit to us for approval, then you will receive a "Lean at Home" certification

Want to check out 3 modules before signing up? Watch about 15 minutes below...




Business Performance Improvement

Brion Hurley

I help teach people how to use efficiency techniques to help reduce their impact on the environment. I have over 15 years experience as a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and have spent the last 10 years applying these techniques to sustainability efforts at work and in the community.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Why Lean at Home?

    • Why Lean at Home?

    • Lean Home Tour with Paul Akers

    • Lean at Home Certification

    • What process do you want to improve?

    • Lean in the Kitchen - University of Houston students

    • Home Improvement Charter

  • 2

    Data Collection

    • Data Collection

  • 3

    Process Mapping

    • Process Mapping and Spaghetti Diagrams

  • 4

    8 Forms of Waste

    • 8 Wastes Overview

    • Emptying the Dishwasher

    • Exercise: Spot the Waste in Emptying the Dishwasher

    • What wastes did you observe?

    • Emptying the Dishwasher Improvements

    • 8 Forms of Waste Observation Form

    • Extras

  • 5

    5S Workplace Organization

    • 5s Workplace Organization

    • Applying 5S in the Garage

    • Sewing Room 5s Improvements

  • 6

    Error Proofing

    • Error Proofing

  • 7

    Documentation

    • Checklists and SOP's

  • 8

    Certification

    • Certification Project Example - Making Mouthwash

    • Certification Requirement

  • 9

    Resources

    • Improvement Templates

    • Books

    • Articles

    • Support from Brion

    • Feedback

    • Video Credits

Reviews

5 star rating

Hands on and fast results

Martin de Grijp

Thank you Brion, these course materials are hands-on, easy and quick to apply showing real results at home.

Thank you Brion, these course materials are hands-on, easy and quick to apply showing real results at home.

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5 star rating

Home efficiency

Krishna Murthy.

"5S"

5 star rating

why lean at home

mohammad shahbaznajafalizad

Better results with less resources, In other words ، in less time, less cost, more safety, better happiness and peace of mind, and .. through : - implementa...

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Better results with less resources, In other words ، in less time, less cost, more safety, better happiness and peace of mind, and .. through : - implementation of 5S -implementation of Visual management -reduce frustration -save money -increasing the life of home appliances and furniture .

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5 star rating

Better Understanding about Lean Concept

TRILOK CHAND GUPTA

Good examples for implement the same

Good examples for implement the same

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4 star rating

Samir Kumar Singh Chauhan

4 star rating

as in above

odegbami gabriel

Good

4 star rating

Feedback 'home efficiency using japanese lean productivit...

VIRAJ PATEL

Good education for soft skills and personality development course.

Good education for soft skills and personality development course.

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