Simply, Lean means creating more value for customers with fewer resources and minimizing waste. A popular misconception is that Lean is suited only for manufacturing. Not true. It applies in every business and every process. It is not a tactic or a cost reduction programme, but a way of thinking and acting for an entire organisation. Click here for more information:

NZBusiness Knowledge Series: Stop winging it, build a business strategy that actually works
Thursday 30 July 2026 | 7:00am – 9:00am
📍 Covert Theatre, 51 Mackelvie Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland
Everyone talks about the importance of business strategy, but what does it actually mean in practice? Strategy trainer Ryan Sproull cuts through the jargon to give SME owners a clear, practical framework for thinking strategically about their business.

