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This course starts on Wednesday 22nd April 2026.

Collaborative Planning and Value Stream Mapping CP/VSM 1

Two workshops in a day to learn how to collaboratively plan project activities, and to identify steps that increase flow and eliminate waste.

Starts: Wednesday 22nd April 2026

9:00am to 5:00pm

Manchester, Address TBC , Manchester , MANC

Lean Skills Development

Summary

**This full day course includes two separate sessions on two vital Lean skills: Collaborative Planning, and Value Stream Mapping.

If you would like to achieve the LCI-UK Standard in each of these skills, please book a 'part-two' workshop separately. On completion of the full standard, LCI-UK can apply for CITB grant funding on behalf of eligible candidates (employees of levy registered companies), and upload achievements to the Construction Training Register.

Collaborative Planning

Collaborative Planning is a Lean Construction method that unites contractors, trades, and project managers to jointly plan and coordinate project activities. By fostering shared ownership of a visual, real-time plan, it improves communication, reduces waste, and ensures work is delivered efficiently and on schedule.

Course Overview

Half-day standalone workshop in Collaborative Planning and Production Control - ideal for those new to the concept or for those seeking to embed Lean practices in projects.

Participants will:

  • Understand the fundamentals of Collaborative Planning and Production Control.
  • Develop a 12-week collaborative plan they can tailor to a specific project.
  • Learn to run effective weekly production control meetings.
  • Leave with a usable plan and confidence to apply it immediately.

Value Stream Mapping

Value Stream Mapping (VSM) visually maps all steps in a process to identify and eliminate waste. It helps teams understand material and information flows, enabling smarter decisions that improve efficiency, reduce delays, and enhance value delivery.

Course Overview

This course introduces participants to the principles and practical use of Value Stream Mapping. Through an interactive activity, participants will map, analyse, and improve construction processes - culminating in how to create a future-state plan with actionable improvements.

Participants will:

  • Learn the fundamentals of Value Stream Mapping.
  • Conduct a virtual site walk to observe and document a process.
  • Create a current-state map and identify waste.
  • Learn how to develop a future-state map and action plan.
Outcomes

Collaborative Planning Learning Outcomes

Participants will leave with: • Clear understanding of collaborative planning principles. • Ability to create and manage a visual, trade-inclusive plan. • Skills to facilitate production control meetings that drive progress.

What next?

Complete the LCI-UK Standard in Collaborative Planning. Part Two workshop - bookable separately - reviews implementation progress on a live project activity (chosen independently by the attendee), strengthens Lean behaviours, and helps to refine the plan. Completion enables LCI-UK to claim a CITB Grant on behalf of levy-paying companies.

Value Stream Mapping Learning Outcomes

• Ability to map and analyse construction processes. • Skills to distinguish value-adding from non-value-adding activities. • Confidence to lead improvement initiatives using VSM.

What next? Complete the LCI-UK Standard in Value Stream Mapping. Part Two workshop - bookable separately - reviews progress. barriers and lessons learned to support continuous improvement and identify new challenges. Completion enables LCI-UK to claim a CITB Grant on behalf of levy-paying companies.


Fees:
£250.00
Full Day - Two Workshops