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What is the Lean Office Game?
The LeanActivity Office Game is an interactive training tool designed to introduce Lean principles into office and administrative environments. During a 4-hour session with 6–12 participants, teams actively apply Lean methods in a practical meeting room setting. As a result, the participants learn not only the theory but also how Lean directly improves their daily work.
By experiencing the benefits first-hand, your employees will clearly recognize the value of Lean. Consequently, they will build strong and lasting support for Lean initiatives. In addition, this experience helps drive continuous improvement across your organization.
How to Play the Game.
You set up the game. After that, the video moderation guides the players all the way to the end.
Key Facts about the Lean Game
The LeanActivity Office Game is prepared by you as the facilitator. However, the actual training is guided entirely by video instructions from the online platform. Once the model is ready, you simply start the videos and participants complete the 4-hour training session independently. This structure makes the game straightforward, reliable, and engaging.
Which Lean Tools are included?
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Watch all 10 Game Rounds of the LeanActivity Office Game. for 8 Players during a 4 Hours Training Session
Game Round #1: How-to Play the Game.
Game Round #2: Lean and 8 Types of Waste in the Office.
The Online Platform teaches first about Lean Management and the 8 Types of Waste in the Office. This will be crucial for the upcoming game rounds.
Game Round #3: 5S Workshop.
Perfom a 5S Workshop from Beginning to End. Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardise and Sustain your Work Environment.
Game Round #4: Value Stream Design.
Map the current process. Define the Target process. Derive Measures and Actions. Do we have the Customer and Lead Time in Focus?
Game Round #5: Team Board & Team Meeting.
Implement a Team Board and Team Meeting Routine. Perform the first Team Board Meeting and align the next Game Rounds together.
Game Round #6: Gemba Walk & Process Simulation.
Simulate as a team the updated Process. How much can you improve your Lead Time measurement?
Game Round #7: Kanban & One-Piece-Flow.
Implement a One-Piece-Information-Flow. Utilise the Kanban Board to track and handle Requests. Implement FIFO.
Game Round #8: Collaboration and Leadership Activation.
Activate Employee Engagement, Collaboration and active Communication in the Process.
Game Round #9: Standardization.
Standardized Processes, implementation of Standard Product Portfolio to decrease complexity and focus on Customer needs. Let's find out how much the Lead Time has been improved up to here!
Game Round #10: Workshop Wrap-up and Final Discussion.
Recap the 4h Training Session with all Team Members. What have we experience? Let's apply the learnings to real Processes!
The Story behind the Game.
LeanActivity was founded in 2016 by the two Lean Coaches Martin Schneider and Sergen Retzep. Since then, the award-winning simulation game has been distributed to universities, developed further with consultancies, and tested successfully with manufacturers all around the globe.
As a result, the game has gained international recognition and strong credibility across many industries.
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Most frequently asked Questions
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One game set allows 6–12 participants to play simultaneously in a training session. However, if more players are involved, a second game set can easily be added. In that case, two groups train in the same room, running through the game in parallel. As a result, this setup often creates a healthy sense of competition, which further boosts engagement and enthusiasm.
A standard training session usually lasts 4 hours. However, the duration can be flexibly adjusted to meet your specific needs. For example, if you plan to integrate additional content, the training can be extended and even spread across multiple days. In fact, some trainers use the game as a “red thread” for multi-day workshops—starting with the first round in the morning, combining it with custom content in the afternoon, and continuing with additional rounds on the following days. On the other hand, the training can also be shortened if the focus is placed only on specific Lean tools. As a result, the LeanActivity Office Game adapts easily to different training formats.
The game is suitable for organizations with complex or process-heavy office and administrative workflows, especially in environments where multiple roles, departments, and interfaces are involved. In addition, universities and consulting firms make use of the LeanActivity Office Game to enrich their teaching portfolio and strengthen their unique value proposition. As a result, the game provides real value across education, consulting, and corporate practice.
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The game provides in-depth learning on the fundamentals of Lean Management and the Toyota Production System. In particular, it highlights the Lean philosophy for office environments and the 8 types of waste. As a result, participants gain both theoretical understanding and practical skills.
Tools and Methods Practiced
- 5S, Standardization, Visualization, Visual Management
- Value Stream Design, Process Flow & Process Mapping
- Team Boards & Team Meetings
- FIFO Principle and One-Piece-Flow
- Idea Management, Office Kanban, and many more
Through this combination, players experience Lean in a structured and engaging way, which makes it easier to apply the concepts back at work.
ach LeanActivity Office Game comes in a durable travel trolley, which can even be taken on an airplane. As a result, it is ideal for trainers who deliver sessions at multiple locations. In addition, the set includes all the game elements required for the simulation, along with access to the online platform that provides step-by-step video moderation and facilitation guides.
No external moderation is required, as the game is fully facilitated by the online platform. The video instructions clearly explain Lean methodologies and guide participants through each round of the game. In addition, trainers may choose to add their own expertise, provide further explanations, or answer more in-depth questions—although this is entirely optional. As a result, the game is designed to run smoothly and independently, ensuring a consistent training experience.
Absolutely, many companies use the game in executive workshops as a strategic tool. In particular, top managers benefit from a condensed version that highlights Lean principles in action. As a result, participants gain a powerful, eye-opening experience without needing a full day of play.
Yes, consulting firms worldwide use the LeanActivity Office Game to enhance their Lean programs. In addition, it allows them to integrate their own content with the game, extending sessions over multiple days. As a result, clients enjoy a highly interactive and memorable learning experience that reinforces key Lean concepts.
Unlike traditional trainings, the LeanActivity Office Game provides a realistic simulation of office and administrative processes. In particular, participants experience real cases, authentic challenges, and dynamic workflows that mirror the complexity of everyday office life. As a result, this realism creates an immediate connection between the training and participants’ own work environment, ensuring that lessons learned can be applied directly in practice.
By combining hands-on play, teamwork, and a sense of competition, the LeanActivity Office Game creates an exciting and motivating atmosphere. In addition, participants don’t just learn Lean concepts theoretically—they experience the effects of Lean methods first-hand. As a result, this approach boosts both engagement and long-term retention of knowledge.
No, both games are completely independent and come with their own unique materials and setups. The Factory Game focuses on production processes, whereas the LeanActivity Office Game addresses Lean principles in administrative areas. In addition, they can be combined for extended Lean training programs, although each game works perfectly as a standalone experience.
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