A képzés időpontja: 2026.11.02.
We believe that lean is not a toolbox but a mindset – and that mindset is best passed on where knowledge and practice meet. This time, we are turning the usual direction around: instead of traveling to Japan, we are welcoming an international group to the Leannovation Training Center, with the support of the World Network of Friendship (WNF) program by AOTS Japan and Hungarian AOTS Society Association, to explore TPS and continuous improvement together – through Hungarian experience and on Hungarian genba.
Why is this program special?
WNF is the international cooperation network of AOTS Alumni Societies, built to promote mutual knowledge-sharing, exchange of experience, and professional friendship among participating countries (EFAAS and Serbia). As part of this network, the Leannovation Training Center will host a 5-day, practice-oriented seminar where participants will absorb the TPS mindset and toolset not through lectures alone, but through hands-on exercises and genba tours in a real production environment.
Participants
We are inviting 15 participants from WNF/AOTS – EFAAS partner countries who are committed to lean/TPS thinking and continuous improvement: managers, lean coordinators, and professionals responsible for building a culture of continuous improvement within their organizations. For everyone who has been touched by lean, kaizen!
Training method
The program will be in English and it is built around three pillars:
- Lean Lab/TPS Dojo – in the Leannovation Training Center’s hands-on practice area, set up to mirror real production conditions, participants gain direct, tangible experience applying lean tools. Through simulation exercises and teamwork, participants learn the mindset and everyday application of the Toyota Production System.
- 3 company visits – genba tours at Hungarian manufacturing companies showcase local lean best practices.
- Workshops and lectures – the Leannovation expert team share their experience on lean transformation, leadership engagement, and problem-solving.
Rather than frontal, classroom-style teaching, we believe in inspiring, genba-close experiential learning: little theory, lots of practice – Leannovation style – Which comes from Japan, the original source.
Daily program – November 2–6, 2026
Monday, November 2 – Lean, TPS intro
- Opening session, introductions
- Welcome lecture: introduction to the Hungarian lean community and the Leannovation Training Center
- Improvement program for front line leaders (team and shift leaders)
Tuesday, November 3 – Lean labor, TPS Dojo
- TPS Dojo workshop in the lean lab: simulation exercises, experiential learning of TPS principles and the process of Kaizen
- Team exercises and joint evaluation
Wednesday, November 4 – Company visit 1 and 2
- Genba tours at a Hungarian manufacturing company [company name to be confirmed]
- Evening experience-sharing, Lean Coffee–style discussion
Thursday, November 5 – Company visit 3 and workshop
- Genba tour [company name to be confirmed]
- Afternoon workshop: lean tools and problem-solving in practice
Friday, November 6 – Strategy deployment and closing
- Strategy Deployment, Hoshin Kanri, lean road map
- Problem solving – PDCA, A3
- Closing lecture, summary, and feedback
- Certificates of participation, farewell ceremony
The program is subject to final confirmation.
Location
Leannovation Training Center
József Attila u. 75, 2011 Budakalász, Hungary
This modern, Japanese style, visually inspiring training space includes a lean lab and dojo area built to mirror real production conditions, dedicated to hands-on, practice-based learning.
Trainers
The seminar will be led by the Leannovation expert team, joined by genba experts from the host companies and, where relevant, invited guest speakers for deeper insight into the topics covered.
Seminar Fee
The fee for the 5-day training is 790 EUR + VAT (with financial support from AOTS Japan/WNF Program).
Includes:
- training days in Leannovation Training Center
- organization and lecturers fee
- catering (coffee, water, sweet and salty snacks) during the training days
- three plant tours
- transfers between the plants
- training materials and certifications
- one closing dinner
Does not include:
- travel cost to Hungary
- transfers to Leannovation Training Center – 3 times
- accommodation cost
- daily lunch and dinner
- travel insurance
The prerequisite for applying for the program is to fill out the application form and transfer the participation fee in HUF to the Hungarian AOTS.
Conditions of participation
- Participation requires completing the application form.
- Registration deadline: 02. October 2026
- Participation fee: 790 EUR + VAT
- The program is organized in cooperation between the Hungarian AOTS Alumni Society and Leannovation, with the support of the WNF Program.
The organizers reserve the right to make changes to the program content and schedule depending on final confirmations.