Identifying & Eliminating the 8 Wastes is a complete training kit designed to empower teams to see and eliminate inefficiency, improve process flow, and build a foundational Lean culture.
 
Featuring a professionally designed slide deck and a comprehensive instructor’s guide, this interactive workshop teaches the core concept of value versus waste, provides a deep dive into each of the 8 Wastes using the DOWNTIME acronym, and makes learning stick with a hands-on "Paper Airplane Factory" simulation.
 
Trainers are equipped with facilitation scripts, an immersive simulation, and practical tools to help participants immediately apply their knowledge. Unlock hidden capacity, improve quality, and build a foundational culture of continuous improvement.
 
Duration of Training: 1-2 hours
 
What’s Included
Professionally designed slide deck covering the fundamentals of value and all 8 Wastes (DOWNTIME)
Relatable, real-world examples across manufacturing, office, and healthcare environments
Interactive "Paper Airplane Factory" simulation designed to make waste tangible and memorable
Printable "Waste Walk" observation sheets to immediately apply learning in the workplace
 
Instructor’s Guide Features
Step-by-step, slide-by-slide facilitation scripts
Audience engagement tips and powerful debrief questions for the simulation
Detailed guide for setting up and running the interactive "Paper Airplane Factory" simulation
"Deeper Knowledge" table explaining the technical, managerial, and philosophical aspects of each waste
Post-training implementation roadmap and activities, including the "Waste Walk"
Focus on empowering employees to "see waste" and take action
 
This kit provides everything needed to equip your teams with "waste goggles" and build a universal language for continuous improvement across your organization.