Although the situation in Ukraine is critical due to the large-scale war, life continues in the country, as do the activities of public sector organizations. Leaners partner Robertas Šerėnas worked as an expert on 4 projects in Ukraine before the war, and on the 2nd during the war. This time he is consulting for the Kiev-based Project Management Group (SoE PMG), which administers projects implemented in Ukraine supported by international financial institutions.   “My task is to help this state-owned enterprise become more efficient and move from functional to procedural management,” says Robertas Šerėnas. “The scope of planned activities includes updating the institution’s vision, mission, and strategy, as well as standardizing processes, which we have already started with the Project Management Group team implementing the project. I am glad that I can use my knowledge and experience to help Ukrainians, who do not give up even in the most difficult conditions and continue to improve the public sector. After all, behind every project or organization there are simply people from whom I learn resilience, determination, and dedication to working for my country every time.”   This European Union project is coordinated by the Central Project Management Agency in Lithuania, which has extensive international experience. Experts from the organization development company Leaners , in cooperation with agencies in various countries, have already provided consulting services to 27 public sector organizations in 14 countries.

The geography of our projects is expanding to Montenegro - Leaners partners Antanas Dubikaitis and Robertas Šerėnas are starting work on a European Union-funded project here. It aims to strengthen the organisational capabilities of specialists in the transport sector of this country, increase operational efficiency and improve its results, as Montenegro prepares to join the European Union.   In this technical assistance project initiated by the European Commission, A. Dubikaitis and R. Šerėnas, together with other international experts, will advise representatives of the Ministry of Transport of Montenegro. Drawing on their long-standing experience in the transport sector and knowledge gained from consulting public sector organisations in various countries, they will prepare Montenegrin railway transport legislation in such a way that it complies with the requirements for railway transport in force in the European Union.   “International projects are one of the most important areas of our expert activity, which allows us to apply proven and truly effective management methods and discover new solutions needed for a specific country,” says Antanas Dubikaitis. “We always offer our clients insights that would best contribute to the creation of a culture of continuous improvement in their organisations and inspire them to transform into modern institutions that meet public expectations and the latest management trends.”   Leaners experts will work on the project of the Ministry of Transport of Montenegro from June to October this year. Learn more about our clients in Lithuania and abroad and the services provided to them here .

Photo: Georgia Railway Agency The international project launched in March 2025 and implemented by the Georgian Railway Transport Agency is now approaching its conclusion. Throughout this initiative, the Agency enhanced its management practices, aligning them more closely with European Union standards. Leaners' partner Antanas Dubikaitis collaborated on this effort alongside fellow international consultants from Germany, contributing expert guidance and practical insights. With the consultants' support, the agency’s leadership and staff explored the most effective ways to implement EU regulations in a real-world railway context. Participants also took part in targeted training sessions covering supervision of railway safety, train drivers’ licensing and certification, and transportation of dangerous goods. “Although the project focused specifically on railway safety supervision, we naturally touched on broader elements of organisational management - many of which were new to our Georgian counterparts. We encouraged managers to visit front-line operations to see firsthand how value is created and supervisory processes happen on the ground. This approach not only uncovered areas for improvement but also helped define the skills and competencies needed for sustainable progress,” says Antanas Dubikaitis. This initiative is part of a broader commitment by Leaners to international public sector excellence. Between 2018 and 2025, Leaners partners delivered management consulting services to 26 public sector institutions across 13 countries , in collaboration with international organisations such as the European Commission, the United Nations, and other donors. Explore more about our projects in Lithuania and around the world [ here ].

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LEANERS was founded in 2018 in Vilnius by Robertas Šerėnas and Antanas Dubikaitis. They started their story with their desire to spread a culture of continuous improvement in their organisations. Gabrielė Šerėnienė, a communications specialist, later joined the team. LEANERS partners Every business starts its growth journey with the vision and commitment of the people who build it. Our company, founded in 2018 in Vilnius by Robertas Šerėnas and Antanas Dubikaitis, started its story with their desire to spread a culture of continuous improvement in their organisations. The former heads of public sector institutions, who are always interested in the best governance practices, have applied them in Lithuanian and foreign organisations. Projects in Ukraine, Turkey, France and many other countries are full of inspiring stories and the main heroes are our trusted partners, experts and clients. With the addition of Gabriele Šerėnienė, who has a background in public and private sector communications, LEANERS today offers an even broader range of services that organisations need to thrive. Let's get in touch Robertas Šerėnas Founder and partner of LEANERS, an organisation development company. He consults Lithuanian and foreign public sector organisations on LEAN implementation, strategy development, process efficiency, operational problem solving, optimisation of organisational structure, legal regulation of road and rail transport, safety and other issues. He has more than 15 years of managerial experience in AB Lietuvos geležinkeliai, the State Railway Inspectorate and the Lithuanian Transport Safety Agency, which was established by merging road, rail, air and water transport safety organisations. As a manager of institutions, he has independently studied and applied LEAN methods in practice, selecting those best suited for the public sector. Certified independent board member. He further strengthens his competence in organisational governance as a member of the Board and the Audit, Risk and Sustainability Committee of Vilniaus vandenys, as a member of the Board and the Audit Committee of Vilniaus Public Transportas and as the Chairman of the Board of Vilniaus Waste System Administratorius. He is a regular contributor to European Union and United Nations Development Cooperation Organisation projects, helping public sector organisations in other countries to become more efficient. For more than 20 years, he has advised institutions and bodies in Lithuania, Ukraine, Turkey, Serbia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Macedonia, Morocco and Egypt. Projects Prosecutor's Office of Lithuania The main operational processes were identified and analysed, factors determining the workload and time norms for actions were determined, and a methodology for deciding workloads was prepared. State Tax Inspectorate of Lithuania Training has been provided to teams on simplifying processes and enhancing efficiency. In collaboration, over 20 operational processes have been reviewed and plans for their improvement have been devised. Sessions to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement have been conducted. Government Chancellery of Ukraine The employees of the Government Chancellery were trained on improving operational processes, a process improvement methodology based on LEAN principles was created, and process improvement pilot projects were implemented in the Ministry of Education and the Department of Civil Service. Ministry of Environment of Lithuania The teams of the bodies subordinate to the Ministry - the State Protected Areas Service, the two Directorates of Protected Areas, and the National Land Service - were trained on how to simplify processes and increase their efficiency. More than 15 operational processes were reviewed together with them, proposals were made, and organizational strategies were developed. Vilnius municipality We reviewed the operational processes chosen by the client, and made suggestions on how to increase their efficiency. During the project, we generated proposals to increase service delivery speed by more than 25 times. Vilnius Public Health Office The organization’s mission, vision, strategy, and values were developed, strategic projects were prepared together with the office team, an employee suggestion system was implemented, an employee engagement survey was conducted, and budget planning and asset management processes were improved. Clients and projects Find out more Antanas Dubikaitis Projects Founder and partner of LEANERS, an organisation development company. He consults Lithuanian and foreign public sector organisations on LEAN implementation, strategy development, process efficiency, project management, optimisation of organisational structure, legal regulation and safety of railway transport and other issues. He has more than 10 years of experience in public sector management in the State Railway Inspectorate (Lithuania), the European Railway Agency (France) and public sector organisations in other countries. LEAN expert who has helped dozens of institutions in Lithuania and abroad to optimise their processes. He has gained competence in organisational management as a member of the Boards of the European Railway Agency, the VIII Freight Corridor, and is currently strengthening his skills as Chairman of the Board of UAB Vilniaus apšvietimas. He is a regular contributor to European Union and United Nations Development Cooperation Organisation projects, helping public sector organisations in other countries to become more efficient. For more than 10 years, he has advised institutions and bodies in Ukraine, Turkey, Serbia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Macedonia, Morocco and Egypt. Gabrielė Šerėnienė Projects Partner at LEANERS, an organisation development company. She advises public sector and business organisations in Lithuania on sustainability culture and strategy, communication management, stakeholder management, employee engagement and ambassadorship. She has more than 25 years of experience in internal and external communication management in public and private sector organisations (Rimi Lietuva, Coca-Cola HBC Lietuva, Central Project Management Agency, Ministry of Health). She has developed and implemented corporate sustainability programmes, which have been awarded with the Lithuanian National Social Responsibility and Coca-Cola HBC awards. Nominated among the top 10 communication professionals in Lithuania in the PR Impact Awards 2022 "Communicator of the Year" competition for campaigns promoting healthier lifestyles and sustainability, development of long-term, systematic partnerships with non-governmental organisations. Certified coach in educational leadership (International Coaching Community), helping employees of organisations to set and implement goals. Lecturer at Vilnius University Business School. Member of the European Association of Communication Directors and Lithuanian Marketing Association.

Helping the public sector become modern. The public sector can and must continuously evolve to better meet the needs of society. Partner with us, adopt best practices in organisational management and achieve visible results. Helping the public sector to become modern Create more value for society Let's get in touch 1. Refine the strategy 3. Align governance 5. Communicate 2. Update knowledge 4. Engage people 6. Measure results Free of charge SWOT analysis method It helps you assess your internal and external environment, identify areas for improvement and make fully informed decisions. Download Free of charge This approach helps organisations tackle challenges in their operations and continuously improve. It encourages a comprehensive, structured approach that is suitable for solving complex problems. Download Free of charge Gemba Walks, an insight-gathering tool If you're a manager, use this approach to try out different roles and see for yourself how and what works in your organisation. Download Free of charge Problemų sprendimo įrankis „5 Kodėl?“ It helps to identify the root causes of problems and address them. If you get used to using this tool, problems will stop happening and your organisation will become more efficient. Download More tools Are you a state or municipal organization? Let's get in touch We also have experience in the public sector, so we understand your challenges well. Let's talk! Prosecutor's Office of Lithuania The main operational processes were identified and analysed, factors determining the workload and time norms for actions were determined, and a methodology for deciding workloads was prepared. State Tax Inspectorate of Lithuania Training has been provided to teams on simplifying processes and enhancing efficiency. In collaboration, over 20 operational processes have been reviewed and plans for their improvement have been devised. Sessions to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement have been conducted. Government Chancellery of Ukraine The employees of the Government Chancellery were trained on improving operational processes, a process improvement methodology based on LEAN principles was created, and process improvement pilot projects were implemented in the Ministry of Education and the Department of Civil Service. Ministry of Environment of Lithuania The teams of the bodies subordinate to the Ministry - the State Protected Areas Service, the two Directorates of Protected Areas, and the National Land Service - were trained on how to simplify processes and increase their efficiency. More than 15 operational processes were reviewed together with them, proposals were made, and organizational strategies were developed. Vilnius municipality We reviewed the operational processes chosen by the client, and made suggestions on how to increase their efficiency. During the project, we generated proposals to increase service delivery speed by more than 25 times. Vilnius Public Health Office The organization’s mission, vision, strategy, and values were developed, strategic projects were prepared together with the office team, an employee suggestion system was implemented, an employee engagement survey was conducted, and budget planning and asset management processes were improved. Clients and projects What's new at LEANERS? All articles 14 Countries where we have consulted organizations 32 Public sector clients 25+ International projects 51 Projects in Lithuania Our approach We believe that the public sector can and must constantly improve in order to better respond to the needs of society. Cooperate with us - adopt the best practices of the public sector and achieve visible results. Find out more Reviews The State Food and Veterinary Service is a project participant "The training is very informative and useful for understanding the process. The visual layout of process steps allows you to see the insignificant steps and understand what is really important. This is advanced training that changes attitudes. I would like all members of our organization to participate in such training." The State Service of Protected Areas is a project participant "The training is useful because it forces me to look at my work and the organization where I work from a new perspective, to find ways to perform tasks more efficiently in my daily activities, at work. The lecturer is patient, diplomatic, has no prejudice, 10 out of 10. One of those rare cases when the training is really useful." The State Tax Inspectorate is a project participant "It is useful when another person looks at your coordinated processes - a competent external expert. An opportunity to discuss, listen to arguments and check whether changes are being made in the right direction." Find out more