30Jul 2024 by Jennifer Ayers
Lean 101 (6-week series) starts Sept 10th (Class is FULL)

Lean 101 (6-week series) starts Sept 10th (Class is FULL)

Beginner~, Classes
Join us on a journey to discover the basic elements of lean principles and see the impact they make when you put them into practice. This course consists of six, one-hour classes focused on the foundational elements of lean. During this course, you will learn more about the history/background of lean, why these principles are important to creating a culture of excellence, standard work, 8 wastes, 5S, PDCA, and visual management. Each week will include instruction, discussion, and simulations followed by small project assignments between each class to help you practice the concepts in your own environment.Lean 101 is a beginning-level course that teaches participants the basic concepts of Lean Thinking. It is suitable for those who work in office or manufacturing environments and includes many real-world examples from a…
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30Jul 2024 by Jennifer Ayers
Lean Leadership Skills to Engage the Heart, Head, and Hands (3H) – Starts Sept 18th (only 1 spot left!)

Lean Leadership Skills to Engage the Heart, Head, and Hands (3H) – Starts Sept 18th (only 1 spot left!)

Application~, Classes, Developing People~, Leadership~
A day in the life of a Leader can be challenging.  Leaders are faced with pressures from the business (quality, delivery, productivity) along with the often highly emotional demands of managing people.  Your people are the foundation and critical link to the success of your business. To be an effective leader, one must first develop an understanding of and a system for building and maintaining relationships (engaging the heart đŸ’œ).  Culture begins with us.  If we are not primed to emulate the core values and culture of our organization, we can’t expect our team members to consistently perform and respond to situations and problems in ways we expect by engaging their critical thinking skills (using their head đŸ˜Š). Unleashed potential is a hidden gem within your team/organization. The leading indicator for morale and engagement is the willingness of our employees to step…
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30Jul 2024 by Jennifer Ayers
Lean Happy Hour – Sept 19th

Lean Happy Hour – Sept 19th

Events
It's time to connect, socialize, and network while enjoying some tasty food and beverages! Our "westside" Happy Hour is scheduled for Thursday, Sept 19, 2024 from 4-6:30pm. Please join us! This is a great opportunity to get to know others in the consortium better and to geek out on lean topics. Location: Lazy Days Brewing Co. 4505 SW Watson, Beaverton RSVP link
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30Jul 2024 by Jennifer Ayers
CI Open House – Sept 26th

CI Open House – Sept 26th

Events
A-dec is holding their 7th annual CI & Safety Open House on Sept 26th. This event was launched as an opportunity for people to share the fun things they are doing, be recognized for their hard work, and inspire others to action. Think of this as a high school science fair with a focus on process improvement. Teams/individuals will have booths set up with tri-fold displays and will share a 3-4 minute presentation about their implemented improvement. Kelly has graciously invited NWHPEC to the event. We will start out with a brief intro about the history of the Open House and their CI Journey. We will then “tour” the booths for up to 1.5 hours to let you see the various projects, then debrief/Q&A for about 15 minutes. This isn’t…
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30Jul 2024 by Jennifer Ayers
Benchmarking Tour: Hardwood Industries – Aug 28th

Benchmarking Tour: Hardwood Industries – Aug 28th

Events, Learning Tours
Host company: Hardwood Industries is a value-added wholesaler and distributor of quality hardwood lumber and related products and services, dedicated to providing superior customer service and rewarding employment. “Here, our customers always come first, regardless of their size, their volume of business or their location. No sale is too small, too difficult, or too large for us. We always focus on the question, “Does it work for our customer?” As a result of this philosophy, we have built long-term relationships with loyal customers, and we continue to develop new, satisfied customers.” Tour Summary: Hardwood Industries began their Continuous Improvement journey in 2012.  They continue to focus on small, 1-degree shifts every day that improve overall performance. This has led to the creation of documented training modules for critical tasks and functions, and utilizing…
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13Jun 2024 by Jennifer Ayers
Sustaining Lean: Peer Insights – July 24

Sustaining Lean: Peer Insights – July 24

Member Sharing, Webinar
Sustaining Lean Are you curious about what it takes to SUSTAIN a Lean Culture? Join us for a webinar where members share their experiences and best practices on sustaining lean and continuous improvement within their organization. Event: Sustaining Lean: Peer InsightsDate/Time: July 24th, 11:30-12:30pm (Pacific)Platform: Online via ZoomCost: Free for NWHPEC members In this member-to-member sharing session, you'll gain valuable insights directly from your peers who have successfully navigated the challenges of maintaining lean practices over the long term. This interactive webinar is designed to foster an open exchange of ideas, strategies, and practical solutions that you can introduce in your own organization. What You'll Learn: Real-World Success Stories: Hear about their journey in sustaining lean improvements and the tangible benefits they've achieved. Overcoming Challenges: Discover effective tactics for addressing common obstacles such as employee resistance,…
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13Jun 2024 by Jennifer Ayers
The Bench – July 22

The Bench – July 22

Benchmark Request
To increase the opportunities for each of our members to collaborate, share, and learn from each other we are inviting you to join us at The Bench on the 22nd of each month. Two benchmarking topics: Choose to discuss 1) Gaining Executive Leadership Sponsorship (Engaging Execs) or 2) Problem Solving (we split into breakout rooms) The Bench is an open-forum exchange of best practices. In July, we’ll split into self-assigned groups and focus on the list of topics below. 1) Gaining Executive Leadership Sponsorship - Let's talk about how to engage your executives in your CI journey. What has worked? What hasn't? 2) Problem Solving – What methods do you use? How do you grow this important skill? What are your wins/challenges? Date: July 22, 2024 Time: 2-2:55pm (Pacific) Registration: available for NWHPEC members…
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