All six EF Lean-AI™ module themes are included in the belt training price, with depth and practical exercises adapted to Yellow, Green or Black Belt level. Exercises use approved tools and suitably anonymised or synthetic information where required.
01 · Find the valueLean thinking for AI selection
VOC, CTQs, SIPOC, Gemba and value-stream mapping. Distinguish customer value from waste and choose a process suitable for investigation.
Create a process map and waste-removal plan.
02 · Establish the evidenceDMAIC + AI-assisted problem solving
Build a baseline, assess measurement quality and use Pareto, fishbone and 5 Whys. Challenge AI-generated hypotheses and distinguish correlation from causation.
Create an evidence-led problem statement and analysis plan.
03 · Redesign the workLean-AI opportunity and risk assessment
Compare elimination, simplification, conventional automation and AI. Apply FMEA, decision rules, human review and mistake proofing.
Create a future-state process and prioritised opportunity matrix.
04 · Deliver in incrementsAgile, Scrum and improvement sprints
Translate opportunities into backlog items and user stories. Define a Sprint Goal, acceptance criteria and Definition of Done; practise reviews and retrospectives.
Create a pilot backlog and sprint plan.
05 · Test the AIPractical AI evaluation and pilot design
Work with approved AI tools on drafting, retrieval, classification or analysis. Test representative tasks, exceptions, accuracy and review effort.
Create a test set, pilot evaluation and go/no-go recommendation.
06 · Prove and sustainBenefits, Quality and operational control
Calculate realised benefit without double counting. Apply control plans, suitable SPC or run charts, standard work, ownership and monitoring.
Create a benefits review and operational control plan.