This technical note asks students to define and describe a practical application deploying the 5S process steps of Lean thinking methodology to help future business managers organize, create new habits, and visually control a personal area or workplace setting in order to eliminate waste in the activities undertaken by one or more individuals. The note guides students through the process of documenting their 5S journey, reflecting on their learning, and summarizing the experience. Two PowerPoint slides UVA-OM-1374P1 and UVA-OM-1374P2 support this technical note. Each contain a “5S Bad Normal Project Proposal and Implementation Report” based on this technical note.
