Description
Lean transformations do not succeed in isolation. While teamwork within a department is essential, one of the most overlooked accelerators of sustained Lean success is the intentional use of peer networks that cut across roles, functions, and even organizations.
In this webinar, Dave Rizzardo explores how structured Lean peer groups act as performance multipliers by reinforcing shared learning, accountability, and systems thinking. Rather than relying solely on top-down direction or isolated improvement teams, peer groups create a practical mechanism for spreading Lean thinking and behaviors throughout the organization and beyond
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This session reframes peer groups not as informal networking, but as a deliberate strategy for building a resilient Lean culture.
What You Will Learn
By attending this webinar, participants will:
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Understand why peer groups are critical leverage points in Lean transformations
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Learn how front-line leader peer groups reinforce consistent Lean behaviors where most work happens
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See how functional and departmental peer groups improve system-level thinking and reduce siloed optimization
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Explore the role of cross-organization Lean peer groups and how they accelerate learning beyond company walls
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Compare virtual and in-person peer group models, including advantages and limitations of each
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Identify practical steps to integrate peer groups into an existing Lean strategy
Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how peers can amplify improvement efforts and help sustain momentum over time.
Who Should Attend
This webinar is ideal for:
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Lean leaders and continuous improvement professionals
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Front-line supervisors and middle managers
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Functional leaders seeking better cross-department alignment
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Organizations looking to strengthen Lean culture and execution
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Anyone frustrated by Lean efforts that plateau or stall
About the Presenter
Dave Rizzardo is Associate Director at the Maryland World Class Consortia and has spent decades helping organizations apply Lean principles in meaningful, practical ways. A co-developer of the Lean Peer Group service, Dave has worked with organizations across industries to strengthen Lean cultures through collaboration, shared learning, and systems thinking. He is also the author of Lean – Let’s Get It Right! How to Build a Culture of Continuous Improvement