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Lean Human Resource Development Training

The path resulting in a true Kaizen culture with engaged employees.
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Description
Prerequisites
Benefits
Contents
Agenda
Target audience
Testimonials
Trainers
Certification
Cost- Subsidies
Optional

Description

Too often Lean is seen as a set of improvement tools that focus on operational aspects (waste elimination, flow, inventory reduction, …).
Of course the purpose of an organization is to deliver value to their customers with higher quality, shorter leadtime and lower cost.

However, the real power of Lean/TPS is the way HOW this is achieved: by empowering and developing employees at all levels to be engaged in solving problems and improvement.

Often, this part of Lean, a true Kaizen culture, does not get so much attention or is taken for granted.
This can be due to the pressure to get short term financial/operational results, while investing in a supporting Human Resources Development (HRD) strategy of learning and development that supports Lean/TPS in the long run is not considered.

In this training we will teach participants everything you need to know about HRD, the missing part in many organizations.

HRD is about looking for talents of all our employees and developing these further in order to match these as close as possible to the job or task that has to be completed.
And this in a way that people feel challenged, but supported, in realizing their objectives. Hence, we get the best out of everyone while they are developing themselves,
growing, creating successes, feeling proud of their achievements and becoming engaged.

In a Lean environment this not just the task of the Human Resources department. It is one of the crucial missions of every leader, every day.
Only this way a rue Lean culture can emerge, changing from a traditional situation where management does all the trouble shooting fire-fighting to a Lean environment
where employees are developed to discover waste in processes and to be able to solve problems that are impacting the customer in a structured way.

In this one-day training, you will learn how HRD can be set up to enable Gemba Management and on-the-job development, inspired by how Toyota builds an army of engaged problem-solvers.

Training Objectives

The objectives of this training are to enable participants to:

  • Understand the importance of HRD within a Lean environment
  • Understand the important role of leaders in this Gemba Management
  • Understand that On-the-Job Development is the core of HRD
  • Get an overview of tools that can help installing a HRD framework

Prerequistes

Basic knowledge of Lean as a business strategy is require

Benefits

Participants will develop a solid and practical understanding of Human Resources Development in a Lean environment, enabling them to start building a true Kaizen problem solving culture with Gemba Management and Employee Development on the Job.

    • Translate Lean thinking in a practical way into the daily activities
    • Create an environment that supports and promotes HRD
    • Design an effective HRD framework
    • Use OJD for development of engaged employees

This training teaches how HRD can be put into practice in your own organization.

 

Content

In this one day program we will cover what Human Resources Development entails in a Lean environment. What is it and why is it so crucial in a Lean environment?

We will introduce a Lean HRD framework and all ‘ingredients’ that are needed for designing and implementing an effective HRD approach:
What is the ideal employee and leader?

Next we will focus on one of the key aspects of HRD: how to develop employees on the job.
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the process of OJD (On the Job Development) with a case study exercise.

In the final part of this day our trainer will present some effective supporting development tools.

We have let ourselves inspired by how HRD at Toyota is set-up and deployed in order to create a true Kaizen culture with an army of problem-solvers,
truly committed and engaged and for whom challenge and improvement is like a second nature.

Agenda

Following topics will be treated in this training in order to guide participants from understanding HRD as a system to applying it within their own organization or department.
  • HRD in general
  • How organizations typically see HRD
  • What is the purpose of HRD?
  • The importance of HRD in a Lean environment
  • The link between HRD and Lean culture
  • HRD as an enabler of continuous improvement
  • The role of leadership in developing people
  • Building engagement and ownership
  • The role of Lean leadership in HRD
  • Coaching and mentoring in a Lean organization
  • Developing problem-solving capabilities
  • Creating a learning organization
  • Aligning HR processes with Lean strategy
  • Performance management in a Lean context
  • Recruitment and onboarding aligned with Lean values
  • Training systems and skill development
  • Designing an HRD roadmap for Lean transformation
  • Identifying priorities and quick wins
  • Defining roles and responsibilities
  • Sustaining HRD in the long term

Target Audience

Manufacturing & Industrial Environments

  • Executives and senior management
  • Plant managers and operations managers
  • Department and functional managers
  • Quality, supply chain and logistics managers
  • Lean experts, Lean leaders and Lean trainers
  • HR Professionals responsible Learning&Development

Office & Service Environments

  • Executives and senior management
  • Department heads and office managers
  • Middle and senior management
  • Lean specialists and Lean coaches
  • HR Professionals responsible Learning&Development

Healthcare Sector

  • Hospital executives and senior management
  • Department heads and unit managers
  • Functional and quality managers
  • Lean specialists and Lean coaches
  • HR Professionals responsible Learning&Development

The Lean Human Resources Development training is designed for leaders and HR professionals who are responsible for
leading and developing employees in a structured and sustainable way across all sectors.

Testimonials

“Raf is clearly and experienced and enthusiastic trainer/coach who teaches about HRD in a Lean environment in a nice, respectful and lived through way”

Anneleen De Rocker, (former) General Manager Benedenti

“I now have sufficient knowledge to go to my HR and site managers in order to start the discussion on how we can implement this.”

Nick De Fouw, Business Process Engineer, Bejo Zaden BV

Trainers

RAF MUES

Former HR Manager and Master Trainer Toyota Motor Europe N.V.

Raf is a certified master trainer in Toyota Global Content and TPS courses, including TBP (Toyota Business Practices), Hoshin Kanri, A3/PDCA Thinking.  Before joining the Lean Academy, he lived and breathed TPS and the Toyota Way for almost 30 years at Toyota Motor Europe where he held several operational management roles, including leading and supporting Kaizen initiatives across warehouse operations.

Raf Mues Lean Academy Trainer

Certification

Participants who complete the full one-day programme receive an official Certificate of Attendance from the Lean Academy.
This certificate confirms participation in a recognised Lean Human Resources Development training delivered by senior trainers with Toyota-level expertise.

Cost - Subsidies

Discounts

Organisations registering multiple participants for the same trainings sessions on the same dates benefit from the following reductions:

Second participant: 5%
Third participant: 10%
Fourth and subsequent participants: 15%

Subsidies

For participants from Flanders (Belgium):

This training is recognized by the Flemish government for KMO Portefeuille.

KMO Portefeuille Registration Number Van Goubergen P&M : DV.O100454 (‘Personeelsmanagement’)
Number of Training Hours : 6 Hours –  Maximum subsidy amount  : 675 euro

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For participants from food industry (Belgium):

This training is also supported by Alimento/IPV for organisations in food industry in Belgium.

Please indicate on the registration form which subsidies you apply for.

Drinks and Meal

Cold and hot drinks are included in the training fee.
A light meal is served around 16:45.
Sessions typically run from 13:30 to 20:30, unless otherwise stated.

Location

The  training takes place at Roosenberg, Patotterijstraat 1, 9250 Waasmunster, where free parking is available, unless otherwise stated.

Optional

Leaders or HR professionals who want to implement HRD directly within their own department or organization can add an optional coaching package. Our trainers provide hands-on support to help you set-up an effective HRD strategy.

Coaching options include:

  • 1:1 sessions or team coaching, online or on-site
  • Review and refinement of your HRD system
  • Alignment workshops

Upcoming Sessions

Lean Human Resource Development (HRD)

Language: NL

Price: €695,00 – ex VAT

When & where

Roosenberg Waasmunster (BE)
Wednesday 22 April 2026 · 13.30 – 20.30

What to expect

One-day strategic training on Lean HRD, focused on leadership development,
culture building and aligning Human Resources Development with Operational Excellence.

Optional

In-house sessions and tailored follow-up support available upon request.

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Contact

Feel free to contact us for questions related to our training. You can also check out our FAQ. Are you looking for in-company training?
Drop us a message on academy@vangoubergen.com and we will get back to you.