Lean in Higher Education
We are powered by people, purpose, and a shared passion for enhancing the positive impact of Higher Education.
Lean HE Annual Conference 2025: Mad Keen For Lean
We are powered by people, purpose, and a shared passion for enhancing the positive impact of Higher Education.
Welcome to Lean HE, the global community of practice dedicated to applying lean and continuous improvement methodologies within higher education.
Our vision is to be the leading global community for continuous improvement in higher education.
Our diverse and vibrant local networks and groups are arranged in divisions for Europe, the Americas and Asia Pacific, uniting higher education professionals around the world, committed to enhancing institutional effectiveness and efficiency.
Guided by values such as respect for people, creativity, and integrity, Lean HE supports the transformative power of higher education through networking, resource sharing, and an annual world leading international conference for people who care about improvement for Higher Education.
John Hogg
Global Chairperson, LeanHE
To be the leading global community for continuous improvement in higher education.
Respect for people
Collaborative
Innovative
Integrity
Diversity
Excellence
To empower our members by sharing knowledge and developing capability to create meaningful, positive impact.