“For decades, the Toyota Production System (TPS) has been recognised as the world’s leading operational excellence model, yet successful implementation remains a challenge for many organisations.”

— Lean Enterprise Institute, 2025

OVERVIEW

For decades, the Toyota Production System (TPS) has been recognised as the global benchmark for operational excellence, continuous improvement and sustainable business performance. While many organisations understand the principles of Lean and Kaizen, successfully implementing and sustaining these practices remains a challenge. True transformation requires more than tools and techniques—it demands the right leadership mindset, organisational culture and practical understanding of how Toyota’s management systems operate in practice.

This highly practical 2-day masterclass provides a rare opportunity to learn directly from Akinori Hyodo, a former Toyota Factory Manager with decades of hands-on TPS implementation experience, alongside Ben Sparrow, an internationally recognised Lean management consultant with over 20 years of experience helping organisations transfer and apply Japanese management and operational excellence practices globally.

Through real-world examples, case studies, practical exercises and direct knowledge transfer, participants will gain practical insights into Toyota’s approach to waste elimination, process improvement, leadership development and continuous improvement. The programme will equip leaders and professionals with proven TPS and Kaizen practices that can be adapted and applied to improve productivity, strengthen operational performance and build a culture of continuous improvement within their organisations

TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS WORKSHOP

• Apply proven TPS practices used within Toyota to improve operational performance
• Reduce waste, improve flow and increase productivity across business operations
• Strengthen leadership capability to drive sustainable continuous improvement
• Build a culture of Kaizen that engages teams and supports long-term transformation
• Translate Lean principles into measurable business and operational results

OUR DISTINGUISHED TRAINERS

AKINORI HYODO
Former Toyota Factory Manager
TPS & Lean Transformation Expert

BEN SPARROW
CEO, Suzume Global, Australia
Lean Management & Kaizen Specialist