Jennifer Ayers, Author at NWHPEC

31Oct 2019 by Jennifer Ayers

Effectively Coaching for Problem Solving – Nov 12th

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Date: Tuesday, November 12th Time: 12:30-1pm Cost: Free for members Webinar summary: As we take on new roles and greater responsibility within our organizations, it’s critical to be able to identify which hat you should be wearing: the problem owner or the problem coach. Two things are certain – your time is precious and people want the opportunity to develop. Learn why it’s important to develop problem solvers on your team and come away with some tangible practices to help you coach more effectively. In this session with Katie Anderson, she will cover basic tips around: • Problem solving thinking • Coaching to develop problem solvers • Shifting from problem owner to problem coach Speaker: Katie Anderson (Lean Enterprise Institute, Catalysis, Association for Manufacturing Excellence, & KBJ Anderson…

01Oct 2019 by Jennifer Ayers

Leader Standard Work Webinar – Oct 21st

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Topic: Leader Standard Work – The Future of WorkSpeaker: Kush Pathak, AVP Lean Center of Excellence, The Standard Insurance CompanyDate: Monday, October 21stTime: 11:30am-12:15pmCost: Free for membersWebinar summary: Leader standard work is not just a Lean concept- it is the future of work. Leading in this fast-paced business world can be challenging. The pace of change is not slowing down any time soon. Managers will have to develop skills on people development and coaching their team members if they want to thrive in this future work environment. Finding time to develop these skills is challenging. It’s easier said than done, there are only a limited amount of hours in every day. In this webinar on Leader Standard Work, Kush will share how to create new habits and behaviors to…

09Aug 2019 by Jennifer Ayers

Executive Leadership Session – Sept 11th

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Join us for this amazing session with Paul Epstein from the Barry-Wehmiller Leadership Institute (BWLI). The Barry-Wehmiller organization is known for creating unmatched success through the development of people. They have discovered the key to great leadership through a philosophy that “Everybody Matters” (a book by Bob Chapman, CEO). BWLI works with companies like Amazon, American Airlines, US Navy Seals, the San Francisco 49ers, and many other well-known organizations. Creating an Environment of Intrinsic Motivation Executive Session (President/CEO/COO/CFO/GM): 8-10am (networking and breakfast at 7:30am) Between rewards and consequences lies the environment of ownership and accountability. Using a framework of purpose, personal engagement, alignment of systems, feedback, capability, and measurement, we’ve created a construct for leaders to gain awareness and adapt their cultural environment to encourage greater intrinsic motivation and accountability…

06Aug 2019 by Jennifer Ayers

Coaching for Creativity and Service Excellence – Aug 20th (Class is Full)

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A Lean Coaching and Problem Solving Workshop with Karyn Ross (author, coach, speaker, and artist). Note: This workshop at Standard Insurance on Aug 21st is FULL. This additional workshop at Concordia University provides additional capacity on Aug 20th. Intended Audience: Lean practitioners and leaders who want to improve their coaching, creativity, and lean skills. Date: August 20thTime: 8:30am - 4:30pmLocation: Concordia University, George White Library, Room: GRW 203 2811 NE Holman St, Portland, OR 97211Cost: $200 (includes a copy of Karyn's Lean Coaching Workbook) Registration: [email protected] Course DescriptionPurpose:We learn by doing. This workshop is designed to give participants hands-on practice using the approach described in Karyn’s book, How to Coach for Creativity and Service Excellence: A Lean Coaching Workbook. All exercises are…

17Jun 2019 by Jennifer Ayers

3H Leadership Series – Fall 2019

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Title: 3H Leadership – Engaging the Heart, Head, and HandsFacilitator: Kari PencaIntended Audience: This session is open to any individual within your organization who is interested in self-development and individual improvement. Leaders at all levels of the company, Emerging Leaders, and Individual Contributors who are influencers will all benefit from the concepts demonstrated and practiced throughout these sessions.Session dates: September 4th, October 2nd, November 6th, December 6th, January 15, 2019Time: 8am – 5pmLocation: Legacy Meridian Park Community Health Education Building Medical Plaza Office Building 1 19250 SW 65th Ave Tualatin, OR 97062Member Cost: $650 for the 5 SessionsCourse Description:Lean organizations strive to continuously improve quality, lead-time and cost performance by harnessing the natural problem-solving…

17Jun 2019 by Jennifer Ayers

Intro to Lean – July 23rd (Class is Full)

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Intro to Lean This is a one-day overview of all Lean principles with a fun and interactive simulation to demonstrate the application of the Lean tools. This class is a pre-requisite for many other classes and is a very beneficial class for people new to Lean principles or individuals who need a broader Lean education. Date: Tuesday, July 23rdTime: 7:30am - 4:30pmLocation: Glen Dimplex Americas, 2500 West Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver WACost: $150 per personKey Concepts: Introduction to Lean is a beginning level course which teaches students the basic concepts of Lean Thinking. This includes topics around waste, value, 5S, single piece flow, Kanban, etc. It is suitable for students who work in office or shop environments and includes many real-world examples from a wide variety of…

29May 2019 by Jennifer Ayers

TWI Job Instruction – July 9-12th (Class is Full)

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Title: TWI Job Instruction (JI) Training Description: This four-day (1/2 days) hands-on class teaches the process for creating effective Job Instructions. Participants will learn this four-step method using a part or process they bring to the class. They will walk away with a complete Job Instruction breakdown sheet for the part/process of their choice. Date: July 9 – 12th Time: 8am – 11:30am Location: Portland Bottling Company: 1321 NE Couch St, Portland Oregon Cost: $450 per person* Overview: The Training Within Industry (TWI) programs were developed in the United States sixty years ago and played a major role in boosting industrial production to the levels required to win the Second World War. After the war, they were introduced around the world and, most notably, are still in wide use in…

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