www.transport-community.org How far we have progressed in reforming the public sector over the 36 years of Lithuania's independence is particularly clear from the perspective of other countries with similar historical experience. This was also confirmed by Leaners partner Antanas Dubikaitis, who participated in a seminar in Chisinau on March 17-18, where he, together with other experts from Lithuania, shared practical knowledge with railway professionals from Moldova and Ukraine. “Despite the difficult situation in the region, these countries continue to integrate European Union requirements into their daily activities. The European Commission is purposefully continuing projects that help adopt the good practices of EU countries,” says Antanas. “I am happy to contribute to this activity, share knowledge about the practical application of EU railway rules, and at the same time inspire transport professionals to believe that change is possible.” www.transport-community.org The event covered a variety of topics: railway safety, technical compatibility of different railway systems, legislation and other relevant issues. Representatives of the Ministries of Transport of Moldova and Ukraine, railway safety authorities, investigative bodies and railway companies participated. The project is funded by the European Union to help Moldova, Ukraine and Georgia gradually integrate into the activities of the Transport Community. This is the second project in Moldova involving Leaners experts and the seventh, in which we help Ukraine. Learn more about the project here (EN).

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 .

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Our consultancy services cover key areas of organisation development - people, processes, technology. All of them create positive or negative impacts on nature and people. Therefore, by contributing to the education and implementation of change in public sector organisations, we aim to be sustainable ourselves, and at the same time to inspire our clients to become so. LEANERS Sustainability Strategy 2024-2030 Our company helps public sector organisations in Lithuania and around the world to become modern. We understand modernity in management as the ability to meet the needs of stakeholders, to use resources rationally, to innovate, and to do so with a long-term perspective in mind. We believe that the modernity of organisations is inseparable from their sustainability. Let's get in touch Aiming to be sustainable ourselves and inspire others Our consultancy services cover key areas of organisation development - people, processes, technology. All of them create impacts on nature and people. Therefore, by contributing to the education and implementation of change in public sector organisations, we aim to be sustainable ourselves, and to inspire our clients to become so. Our sustainability commitments The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which bring together the public, private and non-governmental sectors, are for everyone. That's why we have set out our sustainability commitments to 2030 and the activities we will undertake, taking into account the impact of our activities. Environment Waste SDG targets 11, 13, 16 Contributing to a cleaner environment will reduce the amount of waste generated by the company's direct activities. Measures: 1. We will minimise the use of paper or other office supplies that would generate waste in our operations. 2. We will only sign documents with electronic signatures and encourage our partners to do so. 3. We will encourage our customers to take waste reduction into account in their operations by advising them on how to optimise their processes. Environment Climate change SDG targets 7, 11, 13, 16 Contributing to halting climate change and improving air quality, we will reduce CO2 emissions from the company's direct operations. Measures: 1. We will rent office space in A+ and A++ class buildings for work in Lithuania and abroad, using energy from renewable sources. 2. We will use hybrid cars for our operations. We will continuously reduce the share of fossil fuels we use. 3. We will encourage others and ourselves to use public transport (trolleybuses and electric buses), bicycles or walking when possible. 4. We will encourage our customers to take CO2 reduction into account in their operations by advising them on how to optimise their processes. Society Employees SDG targets 3, 4, 5, 8, 16, 10 We will create an organisation that is good to work for everyone and help our client organisations to become so. Measures: 1. We will allow flexible working from anywhere in the world on an individual schedule. 2. We will provide modern and comfortable working conditions in the office, continuously improving them according to employee suggestions. 3. We will encourage the continuous development of our employees by funding training on a company-wide basis, according to individual needs. 4. We will encourage our clients to create a supportive, inclusive and developmental work environment. Society Communities SDG goals: 1, 16, 17 We will help Ukraine until the end of the war and after it. Measures: 1. We will participate in projects of the EU and other international organizations, during which we will transfer our competencies to Ukrainian public sector employees. 2. We will consult on pro-bono management issues with non-governmental organizations assisting Ukraine and Ukrainians in Lithuania. 3. We will provide annual financial support to non-governmental organizations assisting Ukraine and Ukrainians in Lithuania. 4. We will mentor Lithuanian higher education students and members of youth organizations. Management Business ethics SDG Goal 16 We will adhere to the principles of ethical business and transparency. Measure: 1. We will conduct regular customer NPS surveys - we will take the results into account when improving our services and products. 2. We will apply the management methods and tools we offer to our customers in our own operations. 3. We will develop and comply with a Code of Conduct. 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

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.