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Driving Productivity & Efficiency – The Toyota Way
Are you ready to transform your business operations and unlock new levels of productivity?
Join us for a dynamic, hands-on workshop designed to help businesses of all sizes and sectors adopt proven lean strategies inspired by The Toyota Way. Whether you’re a manufacturer, service provider, or office-based operation, this event is tailored for any organization committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Who Should Attend?
This event is ideal for:
- Business owners and senior leaders
- Operations and production managers
- Lean and continuous improvement professionals
- HR and team development leads
- Anyone passionate about driving efficiency and empowering people
Workshop Agenda – 2nd September
08:30 – Arrival, Tea/Coffee & Networking
09:15 – Welcome & Opening Remarks
09:30 – Empowering People Through Lean – The Toyota Way
- Paul Blahyj – Lessons from a Blue-Chip Manufacturer
- Oliver Conger – Adopting Toyota Principles in SMEs
11:30 – Coffee Break
11:45 – Fireside Chat & Group Activity: Real-World Efficiency – The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
- Facilitated by Paul Blahyj
- Industry Panel Discussion
- Embedding Lean Practices: Lessons from the Field
- Gemba Walk Preview & Audience Q&A
12:45 – Key Takeaways & Wrap-Up
13:00 – Networking Lunch
Toyota Gemba Walks & Best Practice Recognition
2nd (afternoon) & 3rd September (09:00–16:30)
Toyota representatives will visit selected ATIM Cluster member sites to conduct Gemba Walks—observing real-time operations, engaging with teams, and identifying standout practices in both shopfloor and office environments.
3rd September (Evening)
Join us for a Best Practice Reflection & Recognition Session in the Mullingar Park Hotel. Celebrate impactful examples of operational excellence and share learnings from the field.
Meet the Experts
- Paul Blahyj – Group Leader Senior, Lean Management Coach, Toyota Lean Management Centre, Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK. The Manufacturer Top 100 Winner 2025.
- Oliver Conger – Owner/Managing Director, British Rototherm Group. Expert in Business Strategy, AI, Leadership, and Operational Excellence.
Why Attend?
- Learn directly from Toyota’s lean experts and industry leaders
- Gain actionable insights to improve your operations
- Network with 150+ peers from across sectors
- Discover real-world examples of lean success
- Be part of a community committed to excellence