Current Offerings
The Green Belt Certificate program is currently full, with grant applications still being processed. Please
e-mail macinc@oakland.edu to inquire about your application status or to join the waiting list if spots become available.
Click here for complete Green Belt schedule and details.
Regular scheduled sessions: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Oakland University Lean Diversification Program was designed to educate key personnel in your organization about Lean principles to make your organization ready for diversification.
Its purpose is to put perspectives, tools and Lean thinking at your disposal so that you are able to help your organization improve internally first, in preparation to proactively and efficiently make the transition when and if it is appropriate.
The program is led by industry experts who can provide your company with the techniques necessary to make strategic decisions about diversification and, most importantly, develop employees to be key contributors and analytical thinkers in growth strategies.
Offered to companies throughout the southeast Michigan region, the training program can help your leadership and staff learn to improve and align processes while effectively using resources for success.
Principles addressed include:
The program stresses a mindset of continuous improvement, with respect for the roles of people throughout an organization.
Please view our video below to learn more about the program:
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Why Lean?
The Lean philosophy focuses on developing excellence and innovation by identifying what is of highest value to stakeholders and customers, and then allocating resources to achieve these goals while eliminating waste. Lean learning guides organizations toward a new way of thinking, including:
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Certificate Options
Both Black Belt and Green Belt certificates require the completion of a project that demonstrates the concepts of Lean and makes an impact on the business.
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Contact Us
For more information on the OU Lean Diversification Program, contact the Macomb-OU INCubator at (586) 884-9320 or macINC@oakland.edu.