Lean Champion – Executive & Leadership Program
The Lean Champion program is a strategic leadership course designed for senior managers, executives, and decision-makers who sponsor, govern, and accelerate Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives. Delivered by BGMC, this program equips leaders with the insight and tools to align Lean initiatives with business strategy, remove organizational barriers, and sustain transformation outcomes—without requiring deep statistical expertise.
Why Lean Champion?
Lean Champion
Program Overview – What You Will Learn
- Lean really is—and what it is not
- Value creation vs. cost cutting
- The role of leadership in Lean success
2. Champion Responsibilities & Governance
- Champion vs. Sponsor vs. Process Owner roles
- Selecting the right projects
- Establishing governance, tollgates, and reviews
3. Linking Lean to Strategy
- Strategy deployment (Hoshin Kanri & KPI trees)
- Aligning Lean with customer value and business goals
- Portfolio prioritization and benefits realization
4. Enabling Teams & Removing Barriers
- Cross-functional collaborationThe Lean Champion program focuses on leadership, governance, and business impact, not tools:
1. Lean Thinking for Leaders
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- Resource allocation and escalation
Managing resistance and organizational politics
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5. Measuring Success & Sustaining Gains
- Understanding CI metrics and dashboards
- Reviewing financial and operational benefits
- Sustaining improvement culture
6. Lean in the Digital & Industry 4.0 Era
- Lean + ERP/SAP, automation, and analytics
- Role of AI and digital tools in Lean programs
Governance of Lean Six Sigma 4.0 initiatives
This program is ideal for:
- C-Suite Executives and Senior Leaders
- Directors, Heads of Department & Functional Leaders
- Business Unit & Operations Heads
- Transformation Sponsors & Steering Committee Members
- HR, Strategy & PMO Leaders
No prior Lean or Six Sigma experience is required.
Inspired by leadership development models used by global leaders such as The Knowledge Academy, BGMC focuses on executive relevance and business outcomes.
1. Executive-Level Perspective
No statistics, no jargon—only decision-grade insight for leaders.
2. Real Case Discussions
Participants review successful and failed transformations to understand what truly drives results.
3. Flexible Delivery Models
- Executive workshops (1–2 days)
- Live virtual leadership sessions
- In-house boardroom programs
- Custom strategy-aligned delivery
4. Alignment with BGMC’s CI Ecosystem
Lean Champions are positioned to sponsor:
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow, Green & Black Belts
- Master Black Belt deployments
- Lean Six Sigma 4.0 & Digital Transformation initiatives
Benefits for Individuals
Participants will:
- Confidently sponsor Lean and CI initiatives
- Make informed decisions on project selection and prioritization
- Lead cultural change with clarity and authority
- Improve leadership effectiveness and strategic alignment
Benefits for Organizations
Organizations developing Lean Champions through BGMC achieve:
- Higher success rates in Lean deployments
- Faster realization of business benefits
- Strong leadership ownership of improvement programs
- Reduced initiative fatigue and resistance
- A sustainable, improvement-driven culture
Lean Champions are critical to scaling and sustaining transformation.
Assessment & Recognition
- Assessment:
- Participation in leadership simulations and case discussions
- Participation in leadership simulations and case discussions
- Recognition Issued By:
- BGMC – Lean Champion Certificate
- BGMC – Lean Champion Certificate
This is an executive capability program, not a technical certification.
PHYSICAL CLASSES
- Instructor-led Lean Champion training
- Lean principles and mindset
- Waste identification and elimination
- Continuous improvement leadership
- Lean Champion Certificate
Online Classes
- Live Lean Champion sessions
- Lean tools and techniques
- Interactive discussions
- Digital learning materials
- Digital certificate
Enterprise Solutions
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- Lean culture development
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- Process efficiency improvement
- Performance optimization
- Scalable deployment
E-LEARNING
- Self-paced Lean modules
- Learn anytime, anywhere
- Lean tools overview
- Knowledge checks
- Completion certificate
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Why Choose BGMC?
- Deep expertise in enterprise Lean & Six Sigma deployments
- Executive-level facilitation and advisory capability
- Strong integration with digital, ERP, and AI initiatives
- Flexible, boardroom-ready delivery
- Integrated learning via BGMC’s EdTech ecosystem
At BGMC, Lean Champion training is positioned as a strategic leadership enabler, not a training event.
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Success Stories To Inspire
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