Cardinia Lean Business Series 2026
Cardinia Shire is proud to present the Lean Business Series 2026—a practical, six-part program designed to help local businesses boost productivity, streamline operations, and prepare for sustainable growth.
Delivered bi-monthly throughout the year, each session builds on the last, giving you tools and strategies to:
✔ Eliminate wasted effort and improve workflow
✔ Harness AI for smarter decisions
✔ Focus time where it truly adds value
✔ Stabilise processes before scaling up
✔ Engage teams in continuous improvement
✔ Celebrate success and plan next steps
Workshop Schedule
Friday 13 February 2026 09:30 am to 11:30 am
Workshop 1 – Doing More with Less: Practical Productivity for Local Business
Learn simple Lean principles to identify wasted effort and boost productivity without extra cost. Leave with a one-page action plan for immediate improvement.
Friday 1 May 2026 09:30 am to 11:30 am
Workshop 2 – Smarter AI Use: How to Make AI Reveal Problems, Not Hide Them
Discover how to apply a Lean lens to AI and automation. Use technology to surface insights and improve decision-making — not create digital clutter.
Friday 19 June 2026 09:30 am to 11:30 am
Workshop 3 – Time vs Value: Focusing Effort Where It Truly Adds Value
Map where time and resources are being lost and learn how to redirect effort toward what customers actually value. Includes a “Time in Value” toolkit.
Friday 14 August 2026 09:30 am to 11:30 am
Workshop 4 – From Chaos to Clarity: Streamlining Processes Before Growth
Stabilise and simplify your operations before scaling up. Learn how to build structure, accountability, and flow for sustainable growth.
Friday 16 October 2026 09:30 am to 11:30 am
Workshop 5 – Leadership for Flow: Engaging Teams to See and Solve Waste
Develop leadership habits that empower teams to identify waste and continuously improve. Includes practical tools like Leader Standard Work and visual management.
Friday 4 December 2026 09:30 am to 11:30 am
Workshop 6 – Showcase & Clinics: Local Success Stories and Next-Step Coaching
Celebrate local business achievements, join short problem-solving clinics, and explore opportunities to continue your journey through the Cardinia Lean Accelerator program in 2027.
