Why do some organizations achieve sustainable results while others plateau despite their efforts in LEAN or continuous improvement?
The answer often lies in cultural alignment. The Shingo Model™ offers a unique approach that connects fundamental principles, organizational systems, and human behaviors to generate lasting results.

A Series of Progressive and Complementary Workshops
The series includes six workshops, each designed to deepen understanding of the model and equip participants with practical tools for transformation:
1. Discover Excellence (Starting Point)
A foundational workshop introducing the Shingo Model™, its 10 guiding principles, and the 3 dimensions of organizational excellence.
🎯 Objective: Understand the connection between culture, behaviors, and results.
2. Systems Design
Explores how systems shape daily behaviors. Participants learn to map and adjust systems to drive desired behaviors.
🎯 Objective: Design systems aligned with desired outcomes.
3. Cultural Enablers
Focuses on two fundamental pillars: Respect Every Individual and Lead with Humility.
🎯 Objective: Create an environment where everyone can fully contribute.
4. Continuous Improvement
A deeper dive into principles related to continuous improvement: scientific thinking, quality at the source, flow, and more.
🎯 Objective: Strengthen a culture of structured, ongoing improvement.
5. Enterprise Alignment
This workshop addresses strategic alignment, customer value creation, and goal consistency.
🎯 Objective: Ensure every action supports the overall vision.
6. Build Excellence (Capstone Workshop)
Consolidates all learnings and provides a structured approach to accelerate cultural transformation across the organization.
🎯 Objective: Implement a sustainable cultural transformation strategy.
For Leaders Seeking Sustainable Impact
This workshop series is designed for executives, managers, LEAN leaders, HR professionals, and continuous improvement practitioners who want to transform their organization’s culture beyond tools.
These programs won’t just teach you what to do, but more importantly why and how to do it effectively, by aligning behaviors, systems, and principles.
Campus LEAN is the first Certified Shingo Affiliate in Canada, allowing us to offer exclusive access to globally recognized training and tools based on the Shingo Model™. A structured investment—for sustainable transformation. Discover the workshops offered by Campus LEAN or contact us for more information.
About the Shingo Institute
Founded in 1988, the Shingo Institute was inspired by the vision of Dr. Shigeo Shingo, a pioneer in continuous improvement, in collaboration with the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University.
The Institute’s mission is to improve organizational processes through advanced research, relevant education, thorough assessments, and recognition of organizations that achieve world-class, sustainable results. The Shingo Model™, developed through this work, is a powerful framework that guides organizations in their journey toward a culture of lasting excellence. By emphasizing fundamental principles and key behaviors, the model helps organizations achieve exceptional results while fostering an engaging and aligned work environment.
Bernard Gagnon
President and CEO
Master Black Belt LEAN Six Sigma
Certified Shingo Facilitator






