LWO Foundation

Foundation for effective use of Leading with Obeya

In this 2-day training you will discover how to use the Leading with Obeya (LWO) method to improve your management practices and learn to achieve strategic goals together more effectively.

This training is for leaders, managers and coaches who want to manage teams effectively and takes place in our Obeya Training Studio in Almere.

Leading with Obeya (LWO) Foundation

The key to

Effective leadership and quick decision-making

Obeya, Japanese for “big room,” is a visual management tool that connects strategy and operations. All of the team’s goals, projects, obstacles and actions are visualized and connected, leading to greater overview and more effective collaboration.

The Leading with Obeya (LWO) method uses the Obeya as a tool for leadership teams. In the LWO Foundation training you will learn the basics of this method, and then apply them to your practice.

Also available as an e-Training via leadingwithobeya.com.

 

Obeya Foundation (LWO)

€ 1.295,00 excl. VAT

The foundation for effective use of the method.

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Training Content

In this training:

  • Learn about the history, basic principles and benefits of Obeya.
  • Will you understand how Leading with Obeya helps with leadership challenges.
  • You will discover that Leading with Obeya is concrete, down to earth, and immediately applicable.
  • You will become familiar with the guiding principles about attitude and behavior needed to make working with this method a success.
  • Experience the impact of Obeya through learning by doing: we will work with a real-life case study in a life-size Obeya
  • Experience the necessity of having clear routines for effective Obeya meetings.
  • Develop the skills to apply LWO in your own team or organization.
  • Gain access to the LWO Network, and thus availability to all the tools and templates you need to get started.

Who is the LWO Foundation Training for?

The LWO Foundation training is designed for leaders, managers, coaches and anyone striving to lead teams successfully. No specific prior training is required to participate. In addition, with the Foundation training you will receive the book “Leading with Obeya” written by Tim Wiegel

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Why two days?

We understand that one-day Obeya trainings are also offered in the market. However, we deliberately choose a two-day program for the following reasons:

  • Deeper and more effective knowledge absorption
    More time to truly understand, practice and directly apply Obeya methodologies without information-overload
  • More practice and personal guidance
    Interactive sessions, realistic cases and extensive real-world examples provide immediately applicable insights.
  • Higher likelihood of success in practice
    With moments of reflection and extra time to anchor Obeya in your own work environment, you’ll get more return on investment from the training.

Get to know us first?

Have questions before you want to get started? Sign up for an interactive free 1-hour webinar where Tim Wiegel, author of Leading with Obeya, takes you into the world of Obeya and leadership.

There is also the Obeya Bootcamp where we take you and your colleagues through the power of Leading with Obeya in a fun and interactive way. Great if you want to introduce LWO to your colleagues, but also for example at an event or heath day.

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Why It Works

The power of Obeya

People prefer visual information over text, making Obeya so powerful.

  • Obeya is not additional work; it replaces existing meetings, reports, and protocols, ultimately saving time.
  • It provides a complete overview for clear situation assessment and informed decision-making.
  • Obeya is not just about the room or board but about the conversations that take place there. It’s about seeing, learning, and acting together.

No prior knowledge or preparation needed
Two extensive training days
Small Group (max 10)

LWO Foundation

Earn the certificatefor international recognition of your skills

This training is designed to give you a comprehensive foundation in the principles and practices of Obeya. Upon successful completion, you will be awarded the LWO Foundation certificate, an internationally recognized proof of your skills and knowledge in the Leading with Obeya (LWO) management method, valued by employers worldwide.

Additionally, you will receive your Credly Badge. These digital credentials can be easily and securely shared and verified online.

This is what our clients say

Mignon Buijnsters

“Everything became clearer, and the pieces of the puzzle fell into place more and more!”

 

Process Expert - ING Netherlands

Jelle Luijnenburg

“Educational and inspiring”

 

Agile Coach - Municipality of Amsterdam

Raymond Buis

“This is the way!”

 

Release Train Engineer - ASR

Marije Witvliet

“Really focused on learning together and also a lot of fun!”

 

Capability Manager - Aegon

Lisette Graafsma

“Highly recommended for anyone serious about working with Obeya”

 

Agile Coach - NS

These organizations have gone before you

These organizations are already working with Leading with Obeya. Using visual management, they make their strategies tangible and motivate their teams. Read how they achieve their goals and get inspired by their stories.

The course covers the theory and principles of Obeya, the visual components of Obeya, the use of physical and virtual setups, starting an Obeya implementation trajectory and understanding the application of the LWO reference model.

The training offers a comprehensive two-day program that provides in-depth knowledge and practical skills to effectively achieve your Obeya goals. In addition, the developer of the LWO Foundation training is also the creator of the Leading with Obeya method and the author of the book of the same name. With deep expertise and experience, you can be confident that the training is designed to provide valuable insights and practical skills to effectively implement Obeya practices in your organization.

The training includes a combination of theory and practical exercises, which provides a hands-on and engaging learning experience. Participants will have the opportunity to practice what they learn in different scenarios.

The Leading with Obeya (LWO) management method is used and applied globally based on the book by Tim Wiegel, which has been translated into 5 languages.

The training equips participants with practical skills to implement Obeya practices, which can lead to streamlined processes, improved teamwork, faster decision-making, and enhanced goal achievement.

While the training provides a comprehensive foundation, it can also be customized to address specific challenges or goals within your organization. Discuss with the trainers the possibilities for customization or even in-house options.

The training provides tangible benefits such as improved decision-making, enhanced collaboration, and streamlined processes. You can highlight how these results contribute to the overall success of the organization.

Following the training, participants can access additional resources, support forums, and follow-up sessions to help with implementation challenges and ensure successful adoption of Obeya practices.

Description

Effective leadership and quick decision-making

Obeya, Japanese for “big room,” is a visual management tool that connects strategy and operations. All of the team’s goals, projects, obstacles and actions are visualized and connected, leading to greater overview and more effective collaboration.

The Leading with Obeya (LWO) method uses the Obeya as a tool for leadership teams. In the LWO Foundation training you will learn the basics of this method, and then apply them to your practice.

Also available as an e-Training via leadingwithobeya.com.

 

Additional information

Weight 1 kg
Date

January 22 '25, January 28 & 29 '25, February 3 & 4 '25, February 6 & 7 '25, March 4 & 18 '25, April 8 & 9 '25, April 15 & 16 '25, May 13 & 22 '25, May 27 & 28 '25, June 11 & 12 '25, June 17 & 26 '25, August 5 & 19 '25, September 10 & 11 '25, September 15 & 16 '25, September 17 & 18 '25, September 18 & 19 '25, September 30 & October 1 '25, October 7 & 28 '25, November 5 & 6 '25, November 12 & 13 '25, November 18 & December 2 '25, December 15 & 16 '25, December 18 & 19 '25, November 25 & 26 '25
Language

Dutch
Location

Almere

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