05Jan 2021 by Jennifer Ayers
Lean 101: 6-week series (Jan 26th & 28th start dates) Both classes are FULL

Lean 101: 6-week series (Jan 26th & 28th start dates) Both classes are FULL

Classes
Lean 101 (a virtual learning experience) 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 participants who work in office or manufacturing environments…
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13Dec 2020 by Jennifer Ayers
The Coaching Habit book study (Jan 13 – Mar 3)

The Coaching Habit book study (Jan 13 – Mar 3)

Book Club
Michael Bungay Stanier’s The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More, & Change the Way You Lead Forever (Book review). Open to all NWHPEC members (at no charge). This is a fun way to hold yourself accountable to reading a book while building new relationships and skills along the way. This gathering is informal. Come as you are, when you are able. Michael's book and his approach provide a simply framework for developing stronger coaching skills. We’ll be reading and putting Michael Bungay Stainer’s 7 Coaching Questions into practice.  We meet 45 min/week for eight weeks for interactive and engaging conversations.  This book is perfect for a book study structure.  You’ll have a chance to build new coaching skills along the way.  There is no cost to attend, but limited to…
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11Nov 2020 by Jennifer Ayers
Coaching Conversations – Dec 3rd & 10th (Class is Full)

Coaching Conversations – Dec 3rd & 10th (Class is Full)

Events
The Art & Science of Building Relationships, Developing Skills, and Improving Performance A recent Harvard Business Review article cited research that most managers think they are good at coaching but really, they are just telling people what to do. Today’s environment of uncertainty and disruptive change requires more than quick decision making and an it’s easier to do it myself mentality. If leaders want increased performance, they must focus on the key driver of engagement – the leader-employee relationship.   In this two-session workshop, participants will learn the four power skills of coaching conversations and create their own plan for intentional change by learning how to: Listen deeplyAsk questions instead of providing answersProvide feedback that recognizes strengthsReflect on the impact of their own behavior on the organization Intended Audience: Anyone…
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21Oct 2020 by Jennifer Ayers
Leadership in Tough Times – Nov 17th

Leadership in Tough Times – Nov 17th

Events
Leadership Keynote with Ken Leatherman - When difficult, tragic, or unexpected events occur, leaders are expected to step forward and provide the skills to lead people through them. In Leadership in Tough Times, Ken Leatherman breaks down what happens when disaster hits and what is needed in each phase of the event to navigate to the other side successfully.He will discuss:The Turn - this is when the disaster hits; what is your role, and what is the environment like?The Reaction - is about how you and others will react.The Need - most of all, people need one main thing from leadership.The Pivot - what steps you need to take to work through and come out victorious!Join us for this one hour talk, followed by an engaging Q&A session to dive deeper into…
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06Oct 2020 by Jennifer Ayers
Comfort vs Safety: COVID-19 Air Quality Workshop – Oct 21st

Comfort vs Safety: COVID-19 Air Quality Workshop – Oct 21st

Classes
Comfort vs. Safety - Turn up the heat, or open the door? In this volatile pandemic environment we are living in, we’re faced with new information and challenges every day. Just as we get used to the current state, it changes. As winter approaches, many organizations are scrambling to understand the impact of closing doors and turning on the heat. How will this impact the spread of the virus? How can I optimize my HVAC for maximum air flow? Will my employees tolerate sub-optimal temperatures in exchange for a safer work environment? How do I help with the change management around “COVID fatigue” and the continued regulations and restrictions we are adhering to? In this workshop, you’ll be introduced to a framework for facilitating conversations around airflow issues and consensus…
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18Aug 2020 by Jennifer Ayers
3H Leadership Essentials – Sept 29th – Dec 1st

3H Leadership Essentials – Sept 29th – Dec 1st

Classes
Despite the recent disruptions in our world, Lean organizations continue to strive to improve quality, lead-time and cost performance by harnessing the natural problem-solving creativity of all employees on a daily basis. This continued focus on tapping the problem-solving capability of every individual in the organization means leaders still need the skills to not only engage employees’ critical thinking - their “heads” - but, perhaps more importantly, to connect to their fundamental human need for contribution and creativity – their “hearts”. 3H Leadership Essentials – Adaptive Leadership Practices and Behaviors for Engaging the Heart, Head and Hands is a series of 4 focused, 3 ½-hour, remote learning sessions for leaders looking to develop, refine or refresh their foundational leadership skills to connect with both the heads and the hearts of…
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17Aug 2020 by Jennifer Ayers
Visual Meetings – Sept 21 (Class is FULL)

Visual Meetings – Sept 21 (Class is FULL)

Classes
Join Shawn Carner from Genentech Vacaville who has graciously offered to lead this event for NWHPEC members (only)! About this event Date:  September 21, 2020 Time: 1-3pm Cost:  Nothing but your promise to show up fully engaged.  ? Registration: Email [email protected].  Initially limited to three people per company.  Additional people will be put on a waitlist. Workshop Description: In this 2- hour interactive session you will learn about the alchemy of designing and conducting memorable visual meetings that get results. In this introductory course you will learn about what are visual meetings, visual facilitation, and why they work and why they're so cool.  We will look at different examples and types of ways to bring in visual elements into your meetings. We will also spend time applying the basics within…
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