Project Management

Lean Project Delivery

Lean principles help project teams remove waste, improve flow and deliver more reliably. This course introduces lean project delivery, including the Last Planner System, pull planning, value stream thinking in projects, constraint removal, daily huddles and continuous improvement, with examples from construction, engineering and IT.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Traditional planning often hides waste and unreliable commitments. You will learn lean techniques that make project plans more reliable.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Pull-planning simulations, Last Planner exercises, case studies and team workshops.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain lean principles applied to projects
Identify waste in project processes
Apply pull planning and the Last Planner System
Measure plan reliability with percent plan complete
Remove constraints before work starts
Embed continuous improvement in project teams

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Project managers and planners
Construction and engineering managers
Site managers
Process improvement professionals
Project team leaders

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Lean thinking
Pull planning
Constraint management
Plan reliability
Continuous improvement

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Lean Principles

09:00–10:08Value and waste
10:08–11:00Flow and pull
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Flow and pull (continued)
11:45–12:53Lean in projects
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 2Last Planner System

09:00–10:08Master and phase planning
10:08–11:00Look-ahead planning
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Look-ahead planning (continued)
11:45–12:53Weekly work plans
12:53–14:00Simulation

Day 3Pull Planning

09:00–10:08Collaborative planning sessions
10:08–11:00Commitments
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Commitments (continued)
11:45–12:53Handoffs
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 4Measuring Reliability

09:00–10:08Percent plan complete
10:08–11:00Reasons for non-completion
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Reasons for non-completion (continued)
11:45–12:53Constraint logs
12:53–14:00Case study

Day 5Continuous Improvement

09:00–10:08Daily huddles
10:08–11:00Learning cycles
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Learning cycles (continued)
11:45–12:53Scaling lean
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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