Services provided by the LeanOhio office are available to customer agencies, boards, commissions, and elected offices of the Ohio Department of Administrative Services.

For general inquiries on any of our services, please contact the LeanOhio team.

Process Improvement

Consultants from the LeanOhio Office lead major process improvement events. Utilizing proven methods such as Kaizen events and Value Stream Mapping events, teams transform key processes -- eliminating red tape, removing bottlenecks, reducing process time, strengthening service, and saving money. Since January 2011, LeanOhio has led over 100 process improvement events.

Strategy Development & Deployment

LeanOhio consultants assist agencies in developing and operationalizing business strategy. This methodology provides leaders with a mechanism for deciding which priorities truly matter right now and creates a linkage between continuous improvement initiatives and the organization's strategic goals -- a critical component to ensuring support and sustainment of any Lean initiative.

Training & Development

The LeanOhio Office has a robust program of training, development, and mentoring. Offerings include a progressive series of Lean Six Sigma trainings and certifications, and additional relevant topics such as Change Management and Lean culture building.

LeanOhio Network

The LeanOhio Network unites State employees who have attended LeanOhio training. The group is over 1000 people strong, with 70 Black Belts and over 200 Green Belts. This includes individuals tapped as Lean Liaisons that coordinate Lean efforts and serve as our direct link to their respective agencies. Among state governments, Ohio leads the nation with the most in-house Lean expertise.

Improvement Resources

To power new thinking and higher levels of improvement, the LeanOhio Office routinely adds to its library of improvement resources.