Becoming a Shingo Prize Examiner

The Board of Examiners is a very important asset to the Shingo Prize. Examiners consist of practitioners and academics who have a sound understanding and application of Lean improvement concepts, systems, and techniques. Each Examiner attends the Shingo Approach to Operational Excellence workshop to learn about the Shingo Prize model, criteria and scoring method.

Periodically there will be calls for applications to become a Shingo Prize Examiner. Applicants must have at least three years lean improvement experience and provide evidence of leadership of rapid improvement events or kaizen events with documentation of results and activity. You will need to attend the Shingo Prize Approach to Operational Excellence workshop and complete one site verification visit resulting in a satisfactory team leader evaluation. An application form is available below and should be submitted with a full cv and non-disclosure agreement to the Administration Office. Please note that we are currently CLOSED for Examiner applications.

Benefits of being an examiner:

  • Become well trained with a world-class assessment tool
  • Benchmark some of the best of the best
  • Be recognised as a Shingo Prize examiner (cv builder)
  • Network with other lean experts
  • Increase your lean knowledge
  • Receive a conference discount if you participate
  • Give feedback and help with the continuous improvement efforts

Expectations of examiners:

  • Participate on one site visit a year as opportunities permit
  • Participate on achievement report evaluations each year
  • Attend Shingo Examiner update training every three years (no charge)
  • Be an advocate of The Shingo Prize
  • Continue your personal lean development
  • Be involved in lean implementation efforts
  • Be a great ambassador for The Shingo Prize

Pre-requisites to become a Shingo Prize Examiner:

  • Minimum 3 years of Applied Lean Experience
  • Approved application form
  • Full cv on file at the Shingo Prize office
  • Proven leadership of Rapid Improvement Events or Kaizen Events with documentation of results and activity required
  • Completion of Shingo Approach to Operational Excellence workshop
  • One completed site visit examination with a satisfactory Team Leader evaluation

Please note that we are currently CLOSED for Examiner applications.

Shingo Examiner Application.doc (39KB)
Shingo Prize NonDisclosure Conflict of Interest Form.doc (44KB)