Parallel Session 5.A: From Tradition to Innovation: Unveiling Excellence with Lean Six Sigma in Higher Education – An oral presentation, on Transformative Practices and Interactive Learning.
Tracks
Isaac Newton
| Thursday, October 24, 2024 |
| 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM |
| Issac Newton Room, Hilton City Centre |
Overview
4pm - 4:45pm
Susanne Clarke and Heather Naude, Bournemouth University (P)
45min session
Details
Join Susanne Clarke and Heather Naude from Bournemouth University as they share their ground-breaking and inspirational journey in designing and participating in an 18-month Lean Six Sigma programme, focussing on a pioneering Lean Six Sigma staff apprenticeship programme. Expect some hands-on action and avatars as you hear about the impact of their apprenticeship initiative and take away some practical strategies to foster an empowered, sustainable Lean culture within your own academic environments.
Speaker
Mrs Susanne Clarke
Leanhe Deputy Chair And Head Of Quality
Bournemouth University
From Tradition to Innovation: Unveiling Excellence with Lean Six Sigma in Higher Education – An oral presentation, on Transformative Practices and Interactive Learning.
4:00 PM - 4:45 PMBiography
I am passionate about positive, strength-based approaches to building thriving cultures in HE. With experience in senior finance roles, as a published author in organisational scholarship, and research in Positive Organisational Scholarship, I developed the KIND-AP3 Framework to support compassionate leadership - Humanizing HE and advancing organisational theory, with a strong interest in Lean and Six Sigma practices.
Ms Heather Naude
Executive Officer And Value Lead
Bournemouth University
From Tradition to Innovation: Unveiling Excellence with Lean Six Sigma in Higher Education – An oral presentation, on Transformative Practices and Interactive Learning.
4:00 PM - 4:45 PMBiography
Heather is the Executive Officer to the Finance Director and Value Lead at her university, where she drives Value for Money initiatives and champions Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Passionate about transformation, she is an active member of the Lean community of practice and is pursuing leadership development through the Aurora Women's Leadership Programme and global Lean HE collaborations.
