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Pre-Summit Workshops: Mon. September 16, Edinburgh, Indiana
Summit Sessions: Tue.-Thu. September 17-19, Edinburgh/Columbus, Indiana
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th
Optional Pre-Summit Workshops:
Strengthening Your Competencies
Price: $500 for an all-day pass on this bonus day.
- Monday, 16, September, Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center Edinburgh, Indiana
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
7:00am Registration Opens/Breakfast
- Setting Up Your Obeya Room - All-Day Workshop - Sam McPherson
Embracing the Situational Leadership Model in Lean Leadership - Jared Thatcher
Fostering Commitment: Reigniting Executive Enthusiasm for Lean Transformations - Dr. Mohamed Saleh Ph.D.
Sustainable Leadership: Engage & Empower Your Teams to Produce Lasting Results - Adam Lawrence
Lean Foundations for Leader Engagement & Strategic Deployment - Jeff Gray & Mason Gray
12:00pm Lunch (Provided)
- Setting Up Your Obeya Room - All-Day Workshop - Sam McPherson
Psycological Safety for the Basis of Lean Management - Mark Graban
A Demo in Lean Excellence: Using Style 4 Leadership Empowerment - John Dyer
Use Lean Thinking to Improve Communication - Sam Yankelevitch
Hoshin Kanri Kata: The Behavioral Side of Lean Leadership Culture - Tom Jackson
5:00pm Break
KEYNOTE: Immune to Failure: Leveraging Context for Sustainable Organizational Change - Dr. Mohamed Saleh Ph.D.
KEYNOTE: From Soil to Success: Cultivating Culture for a Bountiful Harvest - Tracy O’Rourke
7:00pm – 8:30pm Kickoff Party
A number of half-day workshops are confirmed, with more being added
- A Demo in Lean Excellence: Using Style 4 Leadership Empowerment
- Embracing the Situational Leadership Model in Lean Leadership
- Unlocking Millions: Transforming Shop Floor Wisdom into Lean Office Management
- Sustainable Leadership - Engage and Empower Your Teams to Produce Lasting Results Using the Wheel of Sustainability
- Lean Foundations for Leader Engagement & Strategic Deployment
Full-Day Workshop
This full-day workshop will focus on providing you with the detailed knowledge you’re looking for to take your skills to the next level.
- Setting Up Your Obeya Room
TUESDAY - THURSDAY September 17th, 18th, & 19th
Building a Lean Organization
- Tuesday 17, September, Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center Edinburgh, Indiana
SUMMIT DAY 1*
The day starts by reviewing the elements necessary for establishing a successful Lean Management System and discussing those roadblocks and obstacles that will hinder it. Learn solutions, share ideas, and start developing your roadmap to creating a robust and sustainable Lean culture. The day will prepare you for what to look for when we visit Toyota on day 2.
DAY 1 SCHEDULE:
6:30am Registration Opens/ Breakfast
8:00am Summit Welcome/Kickoff
Keynote: Paul Akers
8:30am Break
- Hide Oba 大庭英嗣
- Adam Lawrence
10:00am Networking Break
- Karil Sampson
- Tom Jackson
11:45am Break
12:00pm Lunch (Provided)
1:00pm Break
- John Dyer
- TBD
2:30pm Networking Break
- Hide Oba 大庭英嗣
- Sam Yankelevitch
- Tracy O'Rourke
4:15pm Break
4:30pm – 5:00pm Keynote: Sam McPherson
- Walking Tour of Columbus – “Lean in Action – Building a Strong Community”
- Ice Cream Social at Zaharakos – Ice Cream Parlor & Museum (since 1900)
- Wednesday 18, September, Toyota Material Handling plant Columbus, Indiana
SUMMIT DAY 2*
A day you will always remember. See theory in practice as we explore the Toyota Material Handling plant for this behind the curtain exploration of Lean implementation. Get a chance to tour their production line, visit their Obeya room, talk with Toyota employees, and see for yourself all of the things you’ve always wanted to see.
DAY 2 SCHEDULE:
7:00am Buses Leave for Toyota
7:30am Arrival and Continental Breakfast
8:25am Welcome & Housekeeping
8:30am This is Toyota (Presentation)
9: 45am Divide into Tour Group & Immersive Session
10:00am Plant Tour Group 1 / Immersive Session Group 2
11:30am Lunch (Provided)/ Toyota Panel Discussion with Q&A
12:45pm Divide into Tour Group & Immersive Session
1:00pm Plant Tour Group 2 / Immersive Session Group 1
2:45pm Final Q&A / Wrap-Up
3:30pm Conclusion of the Day
4:00pm Buses Leave
4:30pm Arrive back at Hotel
- Upland Columbus Pumphouse Brewery Riverside Dinning (no host)
- Thursday 19, September, Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center Edinburgh, Indiana
SUMMIT DAY 3*
This will be an incredible day as you see other examples of successful Lean cultures and then design your own Lean management roadmap for actionable steps upon your return. Come prepared by completing your Pre-Summit Workbook to incorporate your answers into your customized Lean Management System Roadmap.
DAY 3 SCHEDULE:
6:30am Registration Opens/ Breakfast
8:00am Keynote: Mark Graban
8:30am Break
- Dirk Fischer
10: 00am Networking Break
How Technology Drives Behaviors and Processes - Jeff Roussel
- Jewelyn Harrington
11:45am Break
12:00pm Lunch (Provided)
1:00pm Break
1:15pm Session 3: Personalized Lean Management System Roadmap – Part 1
2:30pm Break
2:45pm Session 4 Personalized Lean Management System Roadmap – Part 2
4:00pm – 4:30pm Keynote: Sam Yankelevitch
6:30am Registration Opens/ Breakfast
8:00am Keynote: Mark Graban
8:30am Break
8:45am Session 1
10: 00am Networking Break
10:30am Session 2
11:45am Break
12:00pm Lunch (Provided)
1:00pm Break
1:15pm Session 3: Personalized Lean Management System Roadmap – Part 1
2:30pm Break
2:45pm Session 4 Personalized Lean Management System Roadmap – Part 2
4:00pm – 4:30pm Keynote: Sam Yankelevitch
*(Times, sessions and speakers subject to change.)
Act Now! Space is Limited
GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE: You and your team will gain the most out of this Summit if you come as a group. As an incentive to encourage you to bring your team we offer the following discounts: From 3 to 9 team members you receive a 10% discount (use code: GROUP10 at checkout); for 10+ team members you receive a 20% discount (use code: GROUP20 at checkout).
Ticket Information
Summit Ticket Only
$2,400 /Ticket
Global Lean Summit
SEPT. 17-19
- Pre-Summit Virtual Session on August 14th
- Ticket to the Global Lean Summit September 17-19th
PRE-SUMMIT WORKSHOPS
& SUMMIT TICKET
$2,800 /Ticket
Global Lean Summit
SEPT. 16-19
- Pre-Summit Virtual Session on August 14th
- Ticket to the Global Lean Summit September 17-19th
- Ticket to Pre-Summit Workshops September 16th
Cancellation, Postponement, Substitution, and Video and Photography Policies:
We understand that things can change and you can receive a full refund if requested before April 30th. After that date and before August 1st a 10% cancellation fee will apply, with no refunds available after that date. Substitutions are available at any time.
The Global Lean Summit (GLS) is not responsible for any loss or damage as a result of a substitution, alteration or cancellation/postponement of an event. GLS shall assume no liability whatsoever in the event this summit is cancelled, rescheduled or postponed due to a fortuitous event, Act of God, unforeseen occurrence or any other event that renders performance of this summit impracticable, illegal or impossible. For purposes of this clause, a fortuitous event shall include, but not be limited to: war, fire, labor strike, government authority, extreme weather or other emergency.
Please note that while speakers and topics were confirmed at the time of publishing, circumstances beyond the control of the organizers may necessitate substitutions, alterations or cancellations of the speakers and/or topics. As such, the Global Lean Summit reserves the right to alter or modify the advertised speakers and/or topics and workshops if necessary without any liability. Any substitutions or alterations will be updated on our web page as soon as possible.
By attending the event you grant permission that your image may be captured and used in print, video, and/or electronic medium for commercial, promotional and educational purposes without compensation. No photography inside the Toyota Material Handling plant will be allowed.
TRAVEL & HOTEL INFORMATION
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HOTEL & EVENT LOCATION
Location: Hilton Garden Inn
Columbus/Edinburgh
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Hotel Sharing a parking lot with the Hilton garden inn
12161 N. Executive dr. edinburgh, in 46124
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
It is an annual in-person event that is focused on bringing together leading Lean experts to help individuals and organizations to Get to the next level in their Lean Journey.
It is at the Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center, 12210 N Executive Dr Edinburgh, Indiana 46124
Please use the link on this website to purchase your tickets via credit card. However, for large groups, please contact us if payment by check would be easier.
If you purchased the Pre-Summit Workshop day (Monday, 16 September) then you can attend any of the workshops (full or half-day) that you would like. A registration will be sent out closer to the Summit date. The Pre-Summit Ticket option includes lunch on Monday.
For the Summit (Tuesday thru Thursday 17-19 September) breakfast and lunch are included, transportation to and from the Toyota Material Handling plant is arranged, and all Summit session materials (Summit Playbook). Also included is a Pre-Summit virtual session on Wednesday, August 14th where we will answer questions, and prepare you for an amazing experience.
Yes, you can add on the Pre-Summit Workshop day (Monday, 16 September) for an additional $400.
Absolutely. Just send us an email to let us know about the change.
Indianapolis International Airport
Distance to Event Venue: 47 miles (approx. 45 minutes by car)