Designing online delivery of lean education during COVID-19

Abstract

This study describes how two organisations transitioned to teaching Lean online during and post Covid-19. The study aims to establish how Lean teaching and training can be designed and delivered effectively online without adverse effects on the student learning experience of Lean concepts. Design Methodology/Approach. A case study approach was utilised to review the design, application and results of the transition to online Lean teaching and training. Qualitative and quantitative methods were deployed to assess the results. Findings: Online Lean learning and application were assured via the design of practical problem-based teaching environments aided by utilising the virtual classroom as an obeya room and as a kaizen environment where students worked in teams. Students were enabled to learn and apply Lean tools practically and reflect on their learnings.