LAI's Educational Network (EdNet)

The LAI Educational Network (EdNet) is an international group of universities and colleges working together and with LAI's members to develop and deploy curricula based on LAI's latest research, practical knowledge, and member best practices.

Formed in 2002, EdNet includes more than 40 member schools in the U.S., England, Italy, and Mexico that have signed the EdNet No-Cost Collaborative Agreement. Faculty from these schools, together with LAI members, have developed lean educational curricula that are shared among LAI and EdNet members. 

EdNet is an international catalyst for leveraging LAI member resources that:

• furthers lean education around the world by continuously developing the EdNet community;
• engages educators in a unique and powerful dissemination process;
• develops, shares, and deploys undergraduate- and graduate-level lean curricula;  
• serves as a repository of certified instructors for LAI Lean Academy® and other courses; and
• transfers curricula and developed courses to other insitutions and providers.

EdNet products include the robust LAI Lean Academy®  course which has been successfully delivered at educational institutions and organizations throughout the world.  

The EdNet has several events each year, including an annual meeting, to share knowledge and best practices. Those new to lean are encouraged to attend the summer LAI Lean Academy®  offered through MIT's Professional Institute.

2009-10 EdNet Advisors

Earll Murman | EdNet Director
Hugh McManus | LAI EdNet Associate Director
Jackie Candido | LAI EdNet Associate Director, Educational Initiatives
Greg Harris | University of Alabama Huntsville (UAH)
George Reynolds | Northrop Grumman
Mark Edmondson  | Raytheon
Steve Shade | Purdue University
Helen Zak | Lean Enterprise Institute