Amnis generates enthusiasm for Lean skills

As part of its collaborative training programme with The Institute of Operations Management (IOM), an executive arm of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and the professional organisation for operational management professionals, Amnis - the specialist healthcare quality, innovation and productivity improvement enabler – has just concluded an Accelerated Lean Skills Programme for Institute members.

According to Amnis’ managing director, Mark Eaton: “The partnership between Amnis and the IOM works very well as it enables us to bring our high quality training and support to a much wider audience and, at the same time, adds real value to IOM members as well as raising the profile of the institute and its excellent work.”

“Indeed, the recent course produced some excellent feedback,” he added.

Debbie Pye, a project manager at Asda and a delegate on the Accelerated Lean Skills Programme, commented: “I enjoyed the workshops, which had a good mix of theory and practical examples. There was a relaxed atmosphere, friendly approach and really good coaching.”

Her colleague, Alicia Dermott, general manager of distribution for Asda, added: “It was highly interactive. The quizzes were a powerful way of learning.

“The programme had good pace, great content - and I really enjoyed the simulation exercises.”

Mike Hill, head of trading standards at Essex County Council, said: “This was an all-round excellent theoretical and practical course. It has given me real confidence in leading colleagues through a structured approach to continuous improvement.”

“This course was a useful and informative introduction to Lean skills - and has provided me with ideas and a means to put them into practice,” stated Laura Castell, a network manager with Shell

This is the fifth year that Amnis and the IOM have collaborated to deliver a high quality training programme and, to date, this has benefited many hundreds of members and non-institute members of the IOM.

In addition, in February and April next year, Amnis will be running a similar Accelerated Lean Skills Programme in collaboration with the NHS Training Bulletin (on 2nd-4th February and 13th-15th April).

More information is available from Ruth Bodman on +44 (0) 870 446 1002.

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About the Amnis/ IOM training programme

The training courses are:
• Understanding Lean – 9th March 2010, London
• Value Stream Mapping – 23rd March 2010, Corby
• Lean for Managers & Executives – 20th April 2010, London
• Lean, 5S and Standard Work – 4th May 2010, Corby
• Expert in Lean Masterclass – 8th June 2010, London
• Sustaining Lean – 22nd June 2010, Corby

About Amnis Limited

Working with both public and private sector organisations, Amnis is a consultancy which specialises in innovation, transformation and organisational improvement, helping clients plan and deploy strategies for successful transformation. Its goal is to help clients not only deliver sustainable change but also to develop their capability to tackle their next challenges.

Providing both consultancy and training services, Amnis’ team includes specialists in Lean/Six Sigma, organisational development, strategic planning, change management and systems thinking.

Further information from:

Ruth Bodman, Amnis, 00 44 (0) 870 446 1002; ruthbodman@amnis.uk.com
Bob Little, Bob Little Press & PR, 00 44 (0)1727 860405; bob.little@boblittlepr.com