As I mentioned last time, my basic format for 5S is:

1. Overview of 5S and its benefits (30 minutes)
2. Go to the shop floor to pick a focus area (15 minutes)
3. Go over the first three S's in detail (30 minutes)
4. Return to the shop floor and 3S away  (2 hours or so)
5. Return to the classroom for Standardize and Sustain overview (30 minutes)

Overview
I don't spend much time here.  I'd attach the Powerpoints I use to this post but I don't think I can attach files.  I'll try to export them to Slideshare.com and will let you know when I do.  You could make up your own stuff just as easily.  There's not a lot to 5S.  Don't beat it to death in the classroom.

Pick A Focus Area
I usually do this just as a way of getting into the explanation of each of the S's.  We put on our safety glasses and go decide on the precise area that we'll be 5S'ing.  A general area has usually already been picked out. Now, we're going to define the area precisely..."Everything from this post to that post and from this wall to an imaginary line along there, including these two cabinets and that storage shelf."  It's important to be precise about the area and to give some thought as to whether or not you'll have enough (or too much) time for the task.  If in doubt, pick a smaller rather than a larger area, finish it, then go on to another area. 

Here are some things to keep in mind: 

• More junk and clutter equals more time needed.
• Cabinets, shelves, drawers, etc always take more time than you think. 
• Remember, you're not just going to tidy up, you're going to move things around, throw things away, and provide permanent places for storage.  All this will take more time than you think.

You'll also need a short-term red tag spot.  I generally just put a pallet on the floor somewhere.  You also need a long-term red tag area somewhere in the plant but decide that before the workshop.

First 3S in Detail
Return to the classroom to cover this.

You can actually go over all 5S if you prefer but you'll probably just be doing the first three out on the floor.  So I just go over those, then save Standardize and Sustain for later.  Tell them just how you want to go about Sort, Straighten, and Shine.  Go into detail.  Bring Visual Factory examples into the discussion.  The better an idea they have as to just what you want them to do, the better the work will go.

Take a notebook with you and assign someone to keep track of "to do's" and ideas as they come up. 

3S Away
This is the fun part and where you spend most of your time.  Everyone puts on their safety glasses and gloves and gets to work.  I like to have them around me for the first few minutes as I go through Sort and Straighten very deliberately.  I'll pick up the first thing I see and ask, "Do we keep it or throw it away?"  If the answer is "Keep it," I ask, "Where does it go?"  I do this for a few minutes until they get the message that everything gets attention.  Keep notes as to any new hangars, holders, etc. that need to be purchased or fabricated for permanent storage spots.  Label everything during the workshop if you can; make a note to come back and place the label later on if you can't.

Last 2 S's
I return with the participants to the classroom and usually have them develop a quick "end of shift" checklist for keeping things orderly.  We also go over the idea and "to do" list.  Finally, we develop a schedule of team meetings so the team can review the action list and evaluate the effectiveness of their procedures.

That's it!  Less is more.