This is a one-day interactive course for analytical laboratory leaders who want to learn how to implement LEAN principles in their workplaces for improved productivity. LEAN is a methodology designed to remove “waste”, or inefficiency, from a process. LEAN utilizes tools such as value-stream mapping and visual management to remove unnecessary activity such as non-standard work, allowing for the implementation of simple and fast adjustments to current processes. LEAN action workouts allow participants to make and evaluate changes completely within the scheduled workout. This course will focus on optimizing performance in the total laboratory workflow, which in turn has positive effects on sample throughput, turn-around time, and other laboratory metrics. The course will pivot between classroom learning and real hands-on activities, allowing participants to apply the principles as they learn. This course will not be an in-depth study of LEAN principles and theory. Instead, participants will be introduced to these principles and theories and how they can be applied in a laboratory setting. Actual laboratory LEAN events conducted at SABIC Innovative Plastics will be provided as examples during the course. This course is intended for those who have little or no background in the application of LEAN principles, but those with some LEAN experience can benefit, as well.