Professional training course · QP-010
Productivity Improvement Techniques
Productivity growth is essential for competitiveness and profitability, yet many organisations struggle to improve output without simply asking people to work harder…
- 5 daysClassroom or online
- 13Upcoming dates
- 7Cities
- £2,840Fees from
Course overview
Why Attend
Productivity growth is essential for competitiveness and profitability, yet many organisations struggle to improve output without simply asking people to work harder. Sustainable productivity comes from better processes, methods, technology and engagement.
This LLMI course explains productivity measurement, identifying losses, process and method improvement, work measurement basics, lean tools, automation opportunities, employee engagement and productivity improvement programmes. Participants analyse real processes and develop improvement plans.
The course applies to manufacturing, services and administrative environments.
Course Objectives
Measure productivity at different levels
Identify productivity losses and waste
Apply process and method improvement techniques
Use lean and automation to raise productivity
Engage employees in productivity improvement
Plan and sustain productivity programmes
Target Audience
Operations and production managers
Continuous improvement professionals
Supervisors
Industrial engineers
Service managers
Business improvement staff
Course Methodology
Practical presentations
Process analysis exercises
Case studies
Improvement workshops
Action planning
Course outline
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1Day 1: Understanding Productivity
- Productivity concepts
- Measurement
- Benchmarks
- Drivers
- Common myths
- Exercise: Productivity measures
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2Day 2: Identifying Losses
- Waste and losses
- Process mapping
- Value-added analysis
- Bottlenecks
- Downtime analysis
- Workshop: Loss analysis
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3Day 3: Improvement Methods
- Method study
- Standard work
- Lean tools
- Layout improvement
- Quick wins
- Exercise: Method improvement
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4Day 4: Technology and People
- Automation
- Digital tools
- Engagement
- Incentives
- Skills development
- Case study: Productivity programme
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5Day 5: Sustaining Improvement
- Programme management
- KPIs
- Visual management
- Reviews
- Culture
- Capstone: Productivity plan
Schedule
Dates and fees
13 upcoming dates in 7 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted. Every date can also be joined live online for £1,280.
No dates in this city right now. Request a quotation and we will suggest the nearest date.
Join the class in real time from your office or home: live sessions with the trainer, group discussion, course materials and a certificate of completion. Joining details are emailed before the course starts.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Productivity Improvement Techniques course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Productivity Improvement Techniques course?
The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in Barcelona. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Barcelona, Rome, Munich, Amsterdam, Geneva, Istanbul, Cape Town.
Can I take Productivity Improvement Techniques online?
Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,840 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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