The 5-S wWorkshop is custom designed to fit an organization’s needs. The workshop includes instruction on the 5-S process and implementation of the principles in the workplace. Prior to the workshop, we work with the organization to select a work area for the implementation.
The time required for the implementation depends on the project selected. The minimum time needed for participants to complete a project using these principles is two days. If a larger project is selected, a more dramatic result of the 5-S process will be seen.
The first 5-S class will need to be three days long because we will spend some of the time developing policies and procedures in order to increase sustainability.
Since implementing the concepts requires a change in mindset, we start with change management principles. This helps participants to understand that this is a new way of thinking that everyone must accept for the process to reach its full potential.
Typical Workshop Outline:
Who Moved My Cheese?
Introducing the 5-Ss:
Seiri: Organization - Sort
Seiton: Neatness - Straighten
Seiso: Cleaning - Scrub/Shine
Seiketsu: Standardization - Standardize
Shitshke: Discipline - Self-Discipline
The participants implement the first 3 Ss in the designated area.
Agree on the standards to be used from now on for keeping the area neat and organized. We use a 20-point checklist to accomplish this task.
Agree on how self-discipline will be instilled using pride, management support and peer pressure to maintain the system.
Next steps.
This is a two or three day workshop held in your facility. The participants will spend some of the time in a classroom and most of their time implementing the 5–S’s.
“Very good information that can actually be used in situations – not just theory.” - Jerry Elliott,
Grady Memorial Hospital
“I feel the buy-in of the group is very strong. I liked all of the notes we took and kept visible all week. I have a clear vision of what was accomplished, how we got here and where we need to go. This has been the most positive/fun event we have had so far, so it is hard to be critical. Look forward to working with you in the future.” - Dave Smith, Jr., Vice President,
Midwest Trophy Mfg.
"I didn`t know what was expected; but, I can tell you that I enjoyed the process. I`ve attended a lot of retreats and have never experienced what we did today. So I liked that.”
- Mickey Thompson, Economic Development, City of Bixby,OK
"Opened my eyes to a lot of areas of humanity. Looking at others in mental ways, this has even helped with discussions at home. My mental awareness is higher. Great class." - David Howard,
Aearo Technologies
"I was very pleased with the intensity of the level of participation by all. It appears we have made considerable progress in addressing some vital systems and procedures that will in fact result in significant payback. The improvements in throughput and reduced effort and paperwork will go a long way toward achieving one of my primary goals which is to get my management staff back to practicing the skills of managing our business and looking toward the future rather than managing crisis." - Jory Gromer, General Manager, Green Bay Packaging
“I’m learning how to deal with people in different situations. I think more about what I can do to improve things.” - Randy Guinn,
Badgett Corporation
