Authentic Sensei
LSI is the world's most innovative lean coaching company. An advisor to numerous companies ranging from small entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 companies, we are considered to be the most authentic Lean Coaches or "Sensei's".
LSI's accolades:
LSI's coaching and training have been ranked as one of the highest by corporates, participants, and by major lean conferences. In fact, LSI's workshop at the renowned AME Global Lean Conference, where more than 200 speakers deliver sessions, were ranked among the hightest in 2006, 2008, and again in 2009 (LSI did not participate in 2007). On average, LSI's sessions achieve 4.6 out of 5.0 in a variety of workshop setting.
AME Global Lean Conference 2006 Cambridge: Highest ranked workshop (Lean Strategy by David Chao)
AME Global Lean Conference 2008 Toronto: Highest ranked workshop (Lean Strategy by David Chao)
AME Global Lean Conference 2009 Kentucky: Top 3 ranking workshop (Lean Strategy by David Chao and Lean Culture by Mike Hoseus)
Lean Sensei International has become the "benchmark" when it comes to its ability to deliver world-class process improvement services through teams, from simple 5S projects to complex, corporate-wide supply chain and strategic development initiatives. Companies across North America are finding that LSI's approach of providing non-stop, relentless coaching is significantly more effective in sustaining changes than the traditional, push approach used by typical consulting firms. Moreover, Lean Sensei performs almost all of its implementation work through our client's own teams, to ensure that accountability, ownership, and knowledge stay within your organization long after the projects have been completed. No changes are ever forced onto the shopfloor or office environment without getting buy-ins. Lean Sensei’s down-to-earth, proven process has earned a reputation in the industry as the most sustainable methodology. Clients describe Lean Sensei as “best of the best,” “purists of Lean principles,” and “fastest, most effective implementers of lean.” LSI is also proud to have associations with some of the top authorities of lean, including Dr. Jeffrey Liker, Mike Hoseus, and David Meier (authors and co-authors of the Toyota Way books).
"I am very excited to work with LSI . . . . I am impressed with their dedication to quality and teaching the true Lean Thinking."
Dr. Jeffrey Liker, author of Toyota Way
"I'm excited about our collaboration with LSI, working with the best in the world, to provide a holistic approach and support in your lean transformation."
Mike Hoseus, author of Toyota Culture
"I have been quite impressed by everyone at Lean Sensei International and their ability to completely support organizations in their lean transformation efforts."
David Meier, author of Toyota Talent
Our coaches have an unprecedented level of lean experience not found anywhere else. Practical and strategic, our "Sensei's" can coach organizations and individuals to achieve "more with less" by applying the latest lean principles.
LSI coaches and associate coaches have deep experience in lean thinking and lean strategy.
Three top authors of "Toyota Way" books, including Dr. Liker, Mike Hoseus, and David Meier, are part of
LSI "family" of advisors. LSI's primary coaches, David Chao, Andrew McFadyen, Bob Low, and Joey Higuchi deliver
practical, performance-oriented sessions designed to make a sustainable difference.
"The eminently qualified David and his LSI team’s “Coach not Consult” philosophy is not only powerfully effective but transformational.'
Paul Paris, President, Paris Orthotics