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Sliding Paradigms specialises in working closely with organisations to engage their employees in practical, hands-on continuous improvement efforts. Our team of experts, led by a seasoned change agent, partner with you to identify areas of your business that can be improved to bring profit to your organisation.
We understand that every organisation is unique, and that's why we tailor our services to fit your company's specific needs and goals. Whether through Value Stream Mapping (VSM) or Future State Mapping (FSM), our team will work with your employees to implement changes that lead to tangible, measurable results.
We also provide training and facilitation to ensure that your teams have the knowledge and skills to maintain a continuous improvement culture. By working with us, you will see an increase in profits and the engagement and empowerment of your employees.
Paul Glenn
Continuous Improvement Awareness Workshop
Our 4-6 hour workshop, led by our experienced change agent Paul Glenn, is designed to introduce your employees to the benefits and power of structured continuous improvement (CI) methods. Many organisations struggle with CI adoption because employees do not fully understand the value or how to implement it. This workshop aims to change that by providing an interactive and educational experience that is both enjoyable and informative. Through hands-on lessons, your employees will learn the importance of continuous improvement and gain an understanding of the various simple yet powerful CI tools and methods available to them.
The workshop is flexible and can be tailored to your organisation’s specific needs. It can be run over several days or weeks, accommodating all employees to ensure everyone in the organisation is on the same page. It can accommodate up to 20 employees at a time, making it easy to implement in large organisations.
The workshop is an ideal starting point for organisations looking to implement a continuous improvement strategy and is priced from £1750. We aim to empower your employees to take ownership of the continuous improvement process and drive real results for your organisation.
VSM Process Discovery Workshop
Our two-day VSM (Value Stream Mapping) workshop is designed to help organisations facing the need for process improvement but unsure where to focus their efforts. Whether you haven’t conducted a mapping exercise in a while or have never performed one, our workshop will guide your employees through a journey of discovery to identify areas of improvement in your processes.
On day one, your employees will receive practical training on the VSM methodology and then apply it to create a current state map of your critical processes, identifying primary value and non-value-added areas.
On day two, your employees will create a future state map and understand the gaps preventing it from becoming a reality. They will then develop strategic plans for the necessary improvement activity to close these gaps and make the future state a reality.
Our workshops are designed to accommodate up to 10 employees at a time, ensuring everyone in the organisation is on the same page. By the end of the workshop, your employees will clearly understand the VSM methodology and the tools to apply it to your critical processes.
The workshop is priced from £3500, and it is a valuable investment for organisations looking to improve their processes and drive real results.
Team-Based Improvement Workshop
Our four-day Kaizen workshop is designed to empower your employees to drive change in your organisation. Often, organisations know where they need to improve but are unsure how to make those changes. Our workshop, based on the robust Kaizen methodology, engages your employees in identifying and implementing changes in your critical processes. The workshop is tailored to your specific business based on your VSM/FSM activity findings, ensuring that the focus is on the right areas.
During the four days, your employees will work as a team to identify the changes needed and conduct multiple trial runs to test new, improved processes. This improves the processes and builds and strengthens relationships among your employees. The changes during the workshop can bring substantial cost savings to your business, with potential savings in the hundreds of thousands. See our Kaizen Stories for case studies.
The workshop is designed to accommodate up to 12 employees at a time, ensuring everyone in the organisation is on the same page. The cost of the workshop starts from £7000; it is a valuable investment for organisations looking to drive real, measurable results through the engagement and empowerment of their employees.
Gemba Visual Management Workshop
Our two-day visual management workshop, led by our experienced change agent Paul Glenn, is designed to help organisations take the next step in their continuous improvement journey by introducing visual management and communication to the shop floor. The workshop is tailored to your specific business and is held at your premises; it is an opportunity to bring daily meetings out of the boardroom and into the Gemba (shop floor).
During the workshop, your employees will receive training and guidance on creating a bespoke visual management system that works for your business, drawing on decades of global examples. The system will communicate the company’s needs to all layers of your operations team, making problems more visible and solutions more easily found.
The workshop is designed to accommodate up to 10 employees at a time, ensuring everyone in the organisation is on the same page. By the end of the workshop, your employees will clearly understand the visual management system and the tools to apply it to your critical processes. They will also plan a structured daily routine for how your local cross-functional team will visit and use the visual management system.
The workshop is priced from £3500, and it is a valuable investment for organisations looking to improve their processes and drive real results.
Continuous Improvement Through Small Steps Workshop
Our two-day PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) workshop is designed to give your employees the structure and tools needed to identify and implement small, quick wins within your organisation. Based on the famous PDCA model, the workshop focuses on simplicity and continuous improvement. It is an ideal option for organisations looking to see immediate results and build a culture of continuous improvement.
During the workshop, your employees will learn how to identify minor improvement opportunities and implement changes using the PDCA model. These small, quick wins will add up over time to significantly impact your operations. Your employees will learn how to repeatedly identify and implement changes efficiently and effectively, allowing you to achieve your goals faster.
The workshop is designed to accommodate up to 10 employees at a time, ensuring everyone in the organisation is on the same page. By the end of the workshop, your employees will have a clear understanding of the PDCA model and the tools to apply it to your critical processes.
The workshop is priced from £3500; it is a valuable investment for organisations looking to drive real, measurable results and create a culture of continuous improvement.
