Amnis’ partnership with the IOM goes from strength to strength

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Over the last five years the partnership between Amnis and the IOM has producedover 50 joint events, involving several thousand participants.   In addition, Amnis and the IOM haveannounced two further versions of Amnis’s flagship Lean training programme –known as the ‘Accelerated Lean Skills Programme’ (ALSP).   The three-day ALSP takesparticipants from beginner to practitioner level and gives them the skills tolead their first projects within the healthcare sector. The programme, which has over3,000 successful graduates at present, fits into Amnis’ Lean LeaderProgramme – a scheme of study for those wishing to further develop theirLean-related knowledge and expertise.   Participantsreceive all materials, guides and follow-up telephone and email support, aswell as a book by Amnis’ Mark Eaton ,the programme lead. The three days of training broadly cover: ·          Day1 – Lean Basics & Core Lean Tools (Part 1) ·          Day2 – Value Stream Mapping & Core Lean Tools (Part 2) ·          Day3 – Lean Simulation & Making Lean Programmes Work   Among the comments from participantson previous ALSPs are: ·          “It was an all-round excellent theoreticaland practical course which has given me real confidence in leading colleaguesthrough a structured approach to continuous improvement.” ( Mike Hill, Head of Trading Standards, Essex County Council) ·          “This course was a useful and informativeintroduction to Lean skills and has provided me with ideas and a means to putthem into practice.” (L aura Castell,Network Manager, Shell) ·          “It was highly interactive. The programmehad a good pace, great content and I really enjoyed the simulation exercises.”( Alicia Dermott, GM Distribution, Asda)   The series of one-day masterclassescovers: ·          Understanding Lean (9 th March, London ) - Covering the basic principles of Lean and providingan overview of the key tools ·          Value Stream Mapping (23 rd March, Corby ) – Focusing on those who have already gained an understanding of Lean and itsprinciples ·          Lean for Managers and Executives (20 th April, London ) –Exploring the management systems and structures thatare needed to make Lean work and to create a culture of continuous improvement. ·          Standard Work (4 th May, Corby ) – Examining 5S and StandardWork, tools used in Lean programmes. ·          Expert in Lean (8 th June, London ) - F or thosewho have extensive knowledge of Lean, this masterclass reviews Lean tools and conceptsincluding Heijunka, Jidoka and TPM. ·          Sustaining Lean (22 nd June, Corby ) – Examining the key skillsrequired to deliver successful improvement.   For further details about the Amnis/IOM ALSPs and the series of one-day masterclasses, contact Ruth Bodman ( ruthbodman@amnis.uk.com )or visit http://www.downloads.amnis.uk.com/IOM2010.pdf .     End   About the Accelerated Lean SkillsProgramme (ALSP)   Thisfast paced and highly interactive programme gives participants theunderstanding and experience to enable them to successfully participate in Leanprogrammes within healthcare organisations. The programme covers all the basicconcepts of Lean and how these can be turned into successful Lean events andprogrammes. The programme is accredited by the Institute for HealthcareManagement (IHM) and involves three days of training and a short post-trainingproject for which telephone and email support is available.   Thethree days of training broadly cover: ·          Day1 – Lean Basics & Core Lean Tools (Part 1) ·          Day2 – Value Stream Mapping & Core Lean Tools (Part 2) ·          Day3 – Lean Simulation & Making Lean Programmes Work   Thecourse is aimed at those with little or no knowledge of Lean and those lookingto take their basic knowledge to a higher level.   TheAccelerated Lean Skills Programme is accredited by the Institute of Healthcare Management and provides recognition under theirCPD scheme. Successful graduates of the programme receive an endorsedcertificate. The Programme is intended for senior staff, managers and aboveworking with healthcare organisations which are being tasked with eitherparticipating in a Lean programme or are required to look at making Lean workwithin their own areas.   About Amnis Limited   Working withboth public and private sector organisations, Amnis is a consultancy whichspecialises in innovation, transformation and organisational improvement,helping clients plan and deploy strategies for successful transformation. Itsgoal is to help clients not only deliver sustainable change but also to developtheir capability to tackle their next challenges.   Providingboth consultancy and training services, Amnis’ team includes specialists inLean/Six Sigma, organisational development, strategic planning, changemanagement and systems thinking.   Further information from:   RuthBodman, Amnis, 00 44 (0) 870 446 1002; ruthbodman@amnis.uk.com   BobLittle, Bob Little Press & PR, 00 44 (0)1727 860405; bob.little@boblittlepr.com

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