About
Kanso challenges the “that’s how it’s always been done” mindset.
Founded by Lean Black Belt, Stacy Franklin, Kanso bridges the gap for service-based industries often overlooked by traditional Lean programmes.
Our mission is to provide practical, transformative Lean Six Sigma training that meets professionals and teams where they are today and guides them toward where they want to be tomorrow.
From healthcare to finance, IT to sales, we empower individuals and teams to solve problems creatively, collaborate effectively, and deliver lasting value, no matter their starting point.
Simplicity – it’s literally in our name
Work shouldn’t feel chaotic.
But too often, teams get caught up in inefficiencies, firefighting problems, and navigating complex systems that slow them down.
We believe in cutting through the clutter and bringing clarity, ease and impact to the way people work.
The Kanso way to work:
What we stand for:
Our mission is more than just fixing processes, it’s about helping people and businesses thrive. Everything we do is grounded in these three pillars:
Purpose
Lean is built on truth, and so are we.
Real change doesn’t come from quick fixes or surface-level tweaks—it comes from honest, practical solutions that solve the root cause. Too many businesses waste time working around problems instead of fixing them for good.
We set you and your team up to sustain a culture of continuous improvement by teaching you how to ask the right questions and how to solve difficult problems. We believe in transparency, accountability, and real-world action—partnering with teams who are ready to stop firefighting and start making real progress.
People
Lean is for everyone.
For too long, Lean has been seen as exclusive—reserved for factories or unreachable for smaller teams. We’re here to change that. Our training is accessible, relatable, and practical, making Lean a pathway for businesses of all sizes, industries, and backgrounds.
We’re also about building connections. Progress happens when people come together, so we focus on fostering a community where individuals and teams can share ideas, celebrate wins, and tackle challenges together. Whether through curated resources, peer networks, or ongoing support, we create opportunities to learn, grow, and collaborate.
Progress
The world is changing, and so is Lean.
Traditional Lean principles laid the foundation, but we believe in pushing boundaries.
We help businesses rethink how they work—embracing innovation, eliminating waste, and building agile, future-ready systems. We draw upon the latest tools and insights to keep Lean fresh and responsive, ensuring teams eliminate waste and foster a culture of ongoing improvement. In doing so, organisations stay steps ahead in an ever-evolving landscape.
For us, sustainability means change that sticks. It’s about real, lasting progress—helping teams reduce waste, stay adaptable, and build systems that don’t just work today but continue to drive value long into the future.
Here’s why Kanso is different:
Industry-specific Lean training designed to tackle your biggest challenges
Practical, adaptable tools to streamline processes and keep you ahead
Strategies that build strong teams and a workplace where people thrive
Industry-specific Lean training designed to tackle your biggest challenges
Practical, adaptable tools to streamline processes and keep you ahead
Meet Stacy Franklin
CEO, Founder, Master Lean Black Belt
Hours are lost every single day to repetitive manual tasks, slow approval chains, last-minute firefighting, and meetings that should have been an email. It’s frustrating, exhausting, and, more importantly, avoidable.
Stacy Franklin has spent her career proving that work doesn’t have to be this hard.
Growing up in a family business, she saw firsthand how small, thoughtful changes could make work smoother, faster, and far less stressful. That lesson stuck with her. She knew that most of the frustration and wasted time we accept as ‘just the way it is’ could actually be fixed.
After earning her Lean Black Belt at the University of Limerick, Stacy applied Lean thinking across healthcare, tech, retail, and other service industries—where messy handovers, constant rework, and firefighting were the norm. She’s helped teams cut out unnecessary steps, simplify workflows, and create space for truly impactful work.
Stacy’s Qualifications:
- Specialist Diploma in Lean Systems (Lean Black Belt) – University of Limerick, NFQ Level 9, 2nd Class Honours.
- Lean in Continuous Flow Processes (Lean Six Sigma Green Belt) – University of Limerick NFQ Level 8, A1.
- HSE Lean Academy Speaker, Sustainability Practitioners Conference 2023.
- Lean Sponsor Speaker, Journey to Enterprise Excellence 5, University of Limerick 2022.
- Speaker at ‘Mid-West Lean Network Conference 2018’.
- Speaker on ‘Customer Experience and Continuous Improvement’, Enterprise Excellence Ireland 2017 Lean Conference.
- Mid-West Lean Network Workshop Host ‘Transactional Lean in the Telecommunications Industry, Virgin Media’ 2018.
- Inaugural ‘Mid-West Lean Network Continuous Improvement Award’ Winner 2018.
- Contact Centre Management Awards ‘Best Internal Training and Development Program’ for ‘Lean Yellow Belt’, Finalist 2018.
- Enterprise Excellence Ireland Awards ‘Most Progress Towards Operational Efficiency’ – Finalist 2018
- ‘Virgin Star of the Year’, Richard Branson Reward & Recognition Program, Finalist 2016.
- Contact Centre Management Awards ‘Industry Professional of the Year Coach’ award, Finalist 2015.
Stacy’s empathic appreciation of our business, deep listening skills, and concise feedback allowed us to perceive our business with greater clarity. We now have clear, attainable, attributable KPIs which allow me, as Managing Director, to monitor the pulse of the business.
Dr. Paul Gadie,
Managing Director - Gift Innovations
I highly recommend Stacy Franklin as a Lean lecturer and consultant. Her passion for Lean, her focus on people, and her commitment to delivering measurable results make her a valuable asset to any organisation seeking to embrace Lean principles.
Dr Sean Moore,
Associate Professor & Course Director Lean Systems - University of Limerick
I’ve gained immense value from Stacy's insights, which have helped me bridge academic learning with real-world challenges. Her approachable style has made a genuine difference in my learning journey and in how I'm now delivering Lean within my organisation.
Roni Borri,
Group Director of Learning and Development - Org Group
Stacy fostered a supportive and interactive learning environment that encouraged collaboration and critical thinking. I am now more confident applying Lean Six Sigma tools in the workplace thanks to her guidance and expertise.
Teresa Kavanagh,
Business Process Improvement Manager - An Post
