LEAN LEADER COHORT
NEW TO 2026:
A new pilot program for deepening your understanding of LEAN thinking while working with a powerful peer cohort to apply your learning.
Why this program?
Attend site tours and build strong cross-industry relationships with your peers.
Learn to lead improvement initiatives within your organization with the support of LEAN professionals.
Earn an EVLA Lean Leader Certificate.
PREREQUISITES
All Core classes must be completed before enrollment:
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Principles of Lean
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5 S / Visual Management
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Standard Work
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Process Mapping
​All Practitioner classes are also required, but may be taken concurrently. ​
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Value Stream Mapping
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Managing Lean Improvement Projects
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Problem Solving
TUITION
$600 per student
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Includes all practitioner and leadership sessions, site tours, coaching, and materials
DURATION & SCHEDULE
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6 month long program with monthly sessions (2-4 hours each)​
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Concurrent Practitioner classes and applied project work may be additional time
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In person or hybrid sessions. ​
PROJECTS
Individual Capstone Project​
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Each student will lead an improvement initiative within their organization
COACHING
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Coaching check-ins with program facilitators. ​​
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Peer learning circles for sharing and problem solving.
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Access to EVLA mentors for project guidance and leadership support.
RECOGNITION
Earn a Certificate of Completion:
EVLA LEAN Leader
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Awarded to participants who complete all practitioner and leadership sessions, an approved capstone project, and Lean Cafe participation