Driving Productivity & Efficiency - The Toyota Way

 Driving Productivity and Efficiency – The Toyota Way

📅 2nd September 2025 | 📍 Mullingar Park Hotel

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) - 19:00- 20:30- Mullingar Park Hotel 
Join us for a Best Practice Reflection & Recognition Session. Paul and Oliver will share reflections and learnings from the GEMBA Site Visits and formally  recognise impactful examples of operational excellence. 

🎤 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 peers from across sectors
• Discover real-world examples of lean success
• Be part of a community committed to excellence