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Our Approach to Transformation

 
We know that operational excellence starts with people.
 
When managers and employees take ownership and continuously develop their skills, meaningful transformation happens. By building team capabilities and a culture of learning, we empower your organization to drive lasting change.

We Build People

Managers and employees are the main resource when it comes to transformation.

 
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Systematic training

An organization's greatest asset is its employees, which is why we help companies develop internal training programs and train-the-trainer structures that engage every employee through systematic learning. We believe this approach is the key to achieving sustainable results.

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Manager-led transformation

For us, it is always the company's managers or leaders who should own and drive the transformation. That's why we specialize in building understanding and alignment among all leaders, enabling them to manage their own transformation..

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Building internal experts

We offer all organizations support in building their own internal experts, whether in Operational Excellence, or in leading and managing transformation and change. Our goal is to empower organizations to develop their own expertise. 

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Cutting-edge knowledge

We have leading experts in Lean, Agile, and Operational Excellence, many of whom are pioneers and thought leaders in their fields. This allows us to consistently provide our clients with the most up-to-date knowledge and insights.

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Capability-building capability

Our goal is not merely to build knowledge—that is a given—but to systematically develop internal capabilities within the company so they can drive their own transformations. Our core capability is to build capabilities

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Self-improving organisations

Our ultimate goal is to ensure that our clients can drive their own transformation. This is why we require a high level of engagement and ownership from them. The upside of this approach is that they always maintain complete control over their own journey.

Our Strengths

 

World-leading experts

We bring together experts in operational excellence, lean, and flow efficiency to help organizations achieve real, measurable impact. Led by Niklas Modig, a globally recognized thought leader in lean and flow, our team combines deep academic research with hands-on industry experience to drive meaningful transformation.

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Pedagogical approach to training

Training isn’t just about learning new concepts—it’s about understanding, applying, and sustaining real change. Our approach is built on Niklas Modig’s research into how organizations develop capabilities, using proven pedagogical methods to ensure that complex ideas are accessible, engaging, and actionable.

Proven tools and methods

We provide practical tools and structured methods that help organizations improve operations, boost collaboration, and drive lasting results. Our platform combines expert-led programs, flow management tools, and improvement boards, making it easier to turn strategy into action.

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Assess and Improve

We help organizations drive strong progress through a loop of continuous learning and improvement.

 
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We believe the key to lasting transformation lies in a continuous cycle of assessing and improving. By regularly evaluating the current state and visualizing diagnostic results, managers and employees gain a clear understanding of the gap between current and desired outcomes.

This ongoing process enables smaller improvements over time, which prove more effective than addressing everything at once. Consistent assessment promotes collaboration through open dialogue, lowers the barrier for employee-led initiatives, and combines experience with new knowledge for better decision-making.

This assess, improve, and repeat approach drives sustainable progress and lasting change.

Constantly Improving Together

Everyone makes small improvements all the time for lasting results.

 

Traditional training involves a few selected managers or experts attending intense, multi-day sessions that often result in information overload, low retention, and limited relevance to your business needs.

At Hups, we focus on continuous improvement by involving all managers and employees in small, manageable training steps over time. This approach allows for better knowledge retention and application. With systematic routines, our approach ensures training is always relevant and leads to lasting, meaningful change throughout the organization.

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Our Experts 

Niklas Modig
Niklas Modig
Pioneer in flow thinking and expert in Lean and Operational Excellence
Joacim Harrby
Joacim Harrby
Expert in Flow-Oriented Operation Strategies
Helena Granqvist
Helena Granqvist
Expert in Operational Excellence
Fredrik Fjellstedt
Fredrik Fjellstedt
Expert in TPS & Operational Excellence
Nicklas Grellson
Nicklas Grellson
Expert in TPS & Resource Management

Want to know more?

Still wondering if we're a good fit for your current organizational needs? We offer a free consultation so you can learn more about our services and find a solution that suits you.