Productivity Improvers

22/04/2026

A question we've been asking ourselves lately:

If Lean thinking eliminates waste in how your business runs — what does AI eliminate?

The answer, it turns out, is the time it takes to build the fix.

Writing a Standard Work procedure used to take days. With AI working alongside you in the session, it takes an afternoon. Organising your workplace so everything has a place and nothing goes missing? Less mess. Less stress. More success — and AI-generated systems that make it stick. Documenting a root cause analysis so the fix holds? Done before you leave the room.

We've woven practical AI tools into all three of our May short courses — not as a feature, not as a demo, but as a genuine accelerator that gets the output built faster so you walk out with something working.

Lean + AI. Why not both?

Courses starting 7 May across Tasmania — in person in Burnie and online. Subsidised from $270 per person.

Message us to find out more. 👇

25/03/2026

Ever done a training course and forgotten most of it by Monday? There's a reason for that - and it's not you!!

Clynton breaks it down in this clip. Worth 60 seconds of your time.
Our Lean Leader Simulated Work Environment is built on exactly this principle — three rounds of hands-on learning where your team actually does the work, applies Lean tools, and measures real improvement in safety, quality, speed and cost.

One day of introductory learning, no death by PowerPoint. Just practical skills your team can use the very next day in the Simulated Work Environment.

💲 Skills Tasmania funding available for eligible businesses

Delivered by People Improvers & Productivity Improvers
Contact us today: [email protected]

19 seconds · Clipped by Sonia Hodgetts · Original video "About the Lean Leader SWE" by Productivity Improvers

24/03/2026

Short Courses starting 7 May: You don't need to spend big to save big! Fresh Lean skills could uncover savings you didn't know were there. Train once - Continuously Improve!

People Improvers RTO ID 45208

04/03/2026

People Improvers & Productivity Improvers will be at the upcoming Small Business expos in Devonport, Launceston & Hobart - 16/17 & 19 March. Catch up with us and have a chat!

Discover resources, advice and networking at the 2026 Tasmanian Small Business Expo across Devonport, Launceston and Hobart. Perfect for every small business.

18/06/2025

Lean made practical – in Hobart - LIMITED PLACES LEFT!

Join us for the Lean Leader Car Game – a 2-day course combining Lean theory with hands-on learning.

Day 1: covers key Lean tools and principles like 5S, learning to see waste, and continuous improvement.
Day 2: brings it all to life as teams build race cars in a fun, fast-paced simulation focused on teamwork, communication, and process improvement.

Where: *23-24* July Hobart - NEW DATES
Limited spots – book now: [email protected]

14/04/2025

Productivity Improvers delivered our 'Lean Leader Mobile Car Game' last Wednesday and Thursday as a pilot program for the Southern region of Tasmania. Participants were a lively group sourced from multiple manufacturing industries. Trainer Michael Bonney helped students to learn how to use Lean tools to streamline their roles. The two teams within the class were able to meet their target of building 14 race cars per team by the conclusion of the day, focusing on People and Quality first.

Feedback from the participants indicated they were keen to view their own worksites with fresh eyes, chase the waste in what they do, and planned to implement some changes to make their roles more efficient.

This program was possible thanks to a collaboration with Tasmanian Minerals, Manufacturing and Energy Council and through Advanced Manufacturing Productivity Program funding provided by Tasmanian Department of State Growth.

24/03/2025

This is a great learning experience delivered in Hobart - still some places available! Focus is on manufacturing and associated industries. Well subsidised training thanks to Department of State Growth.

15/11/2024

16/10/2024

Some Exciting News

Clynton and Michael are thrilled to announce the exciting news that Sonia Hodgetts has been appointed as the new CEO of People Improvers, moving up from her previous role as General Manager. Sonia has been an invaluable leader, driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of growth within the company. In her new role as CEO, she will take on even greater responsibility, steering People Improvers with her vision and passion for innovation. This transition marks a pivotal moment for the company, and we are confident that under Sonia’s leadership, People Improvers will continue to thrive and reach new heights. Michael who held the role from inception in 2017 will move back into a director’s role.

Please join us in congratulating Sonia on this well-deserved promotion.

18/09/2024