Efficiency Works

Efficiency Works Lean Six Sigma, Business Improvement, Leadership & Management Training, Consulting and RTO (RTO40575)

Specialists in Lean Thinking including Lean Manufacturing, Lean Healthcare, Lean Service. We also train and consult in specific lean tools such as 5S, Problem Solving, JIT, Value Stream Mapping and Quick Changeovers (SMED)

What does Lean Six Sigma Certification actually cost in Australia?Most people don't ask this question early enough — and...
05/06/2026

What does Lean Six Sigma Certification actually cost in Australia?

Most people don't ask this question early enough — and end up paying far more than they need to.

Here's the honest breakdown:

* Yellow Belt — $500 to $1,200
* Green Belt — $2,000 to $4,500
* Black Belt — $4,500 to $9,000+
* Government-funded options — as low as $0 to $1,050 (QLD eligible students)

The real cost isn't just the course fee.

It's the cost of NOT having trained people — in rework, delays, and lost margin.

If you're budgeting for training in 2026, this matters.

Read the full breakdown:
https://efficiencyworks.com.au/lean-six-sigma-certification-cost-australia/

PS. If you would like help with training options, let me know by typing 'yes' in the Comments.

Free Masterclass: The Guide to Productivity.Spot 3 bottlenecks in just 20 minutes.Most teams think they need more people...
27/05/2026

Free Masterclass: The Guide to Productivity.

Spot 3 bottlenecks in just 20 minutes.

Most teams think they need more people.
In reality, productivity is often lost inside broken systems and hidden bottlenecks.

This session will show you how to quickly identify what’s slowing your workflow and impacting customer service.

What you’ll learn:
✅ Where work actually gets stuck
✅ Why teams feel busy but output stays flat
✅ How to improve flow without adding headcount

📅 Thursday, 28 May | 12:00 PM AEDT
👉 Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/free-masterclass-the-guide-to-productivity-spot-3-bottlenecks-in-20-mins-tickets-1988537330686?aff=oddtdtcreator

Limited spots available.

PS. If you would like help with productivity let me know by typing ‘yes’ into the Comments.

Another successful Efficiency Works Lean Bootcamp delivered in Regional NSW.This session took place in the Riverina regi...
27/05/2026

Another successful Efficiency Works Lean Bootcamp delivered in Regional NSW.

This session took place in the Riverina region, with forward-thinking businesses including , Engineering, Engineering, and Bros.

Participants learned the fundamentals of continuous improvement through practical, hands-on exercises, including:

- Waste identification
- 5S principles
- Workload levelling
- Visual workplace
- The importance of flow

A strong focus was placed on learning by doing — making the concepts engaging and immediately applicable.

This project was funded by the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development ( Charleson) and administered by the New South Wales Department of Education ( Screen and Cox) under the Targeted Workforce Development Scheme.

PS. If you would like help with process or people improvement, please let me know by replying “Yes”.

Ready to handle feedback like a pro?Module 3 of our 6-part course is all about Giving and Receiving Feedback—and it’s on...
21/05/2026

Ready to handle feedback like a pro?

Module 3 of our 6-part course is all about Giving and Receiving Feedback—and it’s one you don’t want to miss. Whether you're leading a team or working within one, strong feedback skills are essential for growth, collaboration, and performance.

In this interactive session, you’ll learn how to:
✅ Give feedback that motivates, not deflates
✅ Receive feedback without getting defensive
✅ Build a culture of open, constructive communication
This course is part of the highly successful Evolve2 leadership program delivered by Efficiency Works

📅 25 June 2026
📍 Virtual via Zoom
💲 $695 + GST

Seats are limited.

Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/feedback-june-2026?c=ew

Are rising energy and raw material costs silently destroying your margins?For many businesses, it’s not tens of thousand...
19/05/2026

Are rising energy and raw material costs silently destroying your margins?

For many businesses, it’s not tens of thousands…
It’s hundreds of thousands disappearing every year through hidden waste.

A few months ago, an Ops Manager told us:
“We’re producing harder than ever… but costs keep climbing.”

So we walked the floor.

Within 30 minutes, the real problems became obvious:

⚠️ Machines left idling
⚠️ Raw material wasted during changeovers
⚠️ Over-processing nobody questioned
⚠️ Equipment running without demand
⚠️ No visibility into actual consumption

This wasn’t a cost problem.

It was a system problem.

And that’s what most businesses miss:
👉 The biggest losses are usually invisible
👉 Reports rarely show the full picture
👉 Working harder won’t fix broken systems

Once the system was improved:
✔️ Energy usage dropped
✔️ Material waste reduced
✔️ Processing costs stabilised
✔️ Profit leaks became visible
✔️ Tens of thousands were recovered

You don’t have to accept rising costs as “normal.”

You can expose the waste.
You can reclaim the margin.
You can fix the system.

PS. If you want help identifying hidden waste in your operation, comment “yes”.

Free Masterclass: The Guide to Productivity.Spot 3 bottlenecks in 20 minutes.A must-see Masterclass. Discover how to spo...
15/05/2026

Free Masterclass: The Guide to Productivity.
Spot 3 bottlenecks in 20 minutes.

A must-see Masterclass. Discover how to spot bottlenecks that are choking your productivity and damaging your customer service.
📅 Thursday, 28 May | 12:00 PM AEDT
👉 Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/free-masterclass-the-guide-to-productivity-spot-3-bottlenecks-in-20-mins-tickets-1988537330686?aff=oddtdtcreator

PS. If you would like help with productivity let me know by typing ‘yes’ into the Comments.

Another successful Efficiency Works Lean Bootcamp delivered in Regional NSW.This session took place across the NSW Centr...
12/05/2026

Another successful Efficiency Works Lean Bootcamp delivered in Regional NSW.
This session took place across the NSW Central West region in Bathurst and Mudgee, with forward-thinking businesses including Advanced Design, Royston Petrie Seeds, OnTime Engineering, Titan Metal Craft, and Truflow Pumps.
Participants learned the fundamentals of continuous improvement through practical, hands-on exercises, including:
• Waste identification
• 5S principles
• Workload levelling
• Visual workplace
• The importance of flow

A strong focus was placed on learning by doing — making the concepts engaging and immediately applicable.
This project was funded by the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development ( Barking and Guihot) and administered by the New South Wales Department of Education ( Screen and Cox) under the Targeted Workforce Development Scheme.

PS. If you would like help with process or people improvement, please let me know by replying ‘Yes’.

Happy Mother’s Day from the team at Efficiency Works.Today we celebrate the mothers, grandmothers, carers, and women who...
10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from the team at Efficiency Works.

Today we celebrate the mothers, grandmothers, carers, and women whose strength, resilience, and leadership shape our families, workplaces, and communities every single day.

Is WIP piling up and silently draining your business?One Production Manager told us:“This stuff is killing us. It’s ever...
07/05/2026

Is WIP piling up and silently draining your business?

One Production Manager told us:
“This stuff is killing us. It’s everywhere. It slows us down, hides problems, and ties up our cash.”

WIP isn’t a productivity badge.
It’s a silent thief.

After a 20-minute walkthrough, the issues were clear:

• Overproduction disguised as “staying ahead”
• Bottlenecks no one had identified
• Work started far too early
• No visual flow discipline

Once the system was fixed, everything changed:

✔️ WIP reduced
✔️ Flow stabilised
✔️ Productivity increased
✔️ Lead times and stress dropped
✔️ Working capital was freed

Don’t let another year of cash sit trapped in unfinished work.

Fix the system — not the people.

👉 Get the free guide:
https://go.efficiencyworks.com.au/get-guide-page

PS. If you want help identifying WIP and flow issues, comment “yes”.

Another successful Efficiency Works Fundamentals of Leadership training delivered in Regional NSW.This session took plac...
05/05/2026

Another successful Efficiency Works Fundamentals of Leadership training delivered in Regional NSW.

This session took place in the Riverina region, with forward-thinking businesses including , Engineering, Engineering, and Bros.

Participants learned key leadership fundamentals through practical, hands-on exercises, including:

• Creating a Team Charter
• Positional vs Personal Power
• Building employee engagement
• Effective communication

A strong focus was placed on learning by doing — making the concepts engaging and immediately applicable.

This project was funded by the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development ( Charleson) and administered by the New South Wales Department of Education ( Screen and Cox) under the Targeted Workforce Development Scheme.

PS. If you would like help with leadership or team performance, please let me know by replying ‘Yes’.

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Eight Mile Plains, QLD
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