1. The workshop is structured around the 3 critical dimensions of any Operational Excellence Improvement programme Operational Excellence Leadership Masterclass 4th - 5th December 2013 As course prework you will be expected to complete a simple structured audit questionnaire which will provide you with some useful benchmarks to ensure you get the maximum learning from the event. This two-day workshop will help leaders in Operational Excellence improve their skills and become more effective. The course specifically addresses how to get traction for continuous improvement in an organisation A highly interactive mixture of inputs and syndicate work will broaden your perspective by reference to our health check database, examples of best practice and through interaction with other participants. Participants will be helped to develop practical next steps to improve their effectiveness. Guest Speaker Derek Whitworth Facilitators: Andy Liddle and Andrew Ruddick Contact us Tel +44 (0) 7860622166 Or +44 (0) 7785927144 Course Location:Millgate House, Richmond, Yorkshire DL10 4JN Price £1500 exc VAT. You have a unique opportunity at this workshop to learn from a true master of this approach. Derek Whitworth (Operating Partner Pamplona Capital Management) has a formidable track record of leading highly successful turnarounds in 3 very different organisations with an approach based on the implementation of Lean Sigma Derek will share his experiences in an interactive workshop session and then be available for informal discussions over dinner. “There is a lot more to Opex than just the effective use of the tools. As an MBB Leadingg Opex across our global business, the combination of the Healthcheck and the Masterclass course gave me a comprehensive deployment framework to confirm, align and communicate our Opex strategy.“ Ian Smith MBB “The Workshop was an immensely valuable experience. A great mix from a wide range of different organisations with many new insights shared. Derek Whitworth’s contribution was fantastic and I learnt some profound lessons to take back into my organisation” Pete Marshall, PHH Arval This course is recognised by the British Quality Foundation and is a key element of their Master Black Belt certification programme.