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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17Aug 2020 by Jennifer Ayers
Intro to Problem Solving – Aug 31 (Class is FULL)

Intro to Problem Solving – Aug 31 (Class is FULL)

Classes
ATI has graciously offered to deliver their Intro to Problem Solving training to NWHPEC members.  This basic/intermediate level course is a fabulous opportunity to understand the different types of problem solving and dive a little deeper into root cause analysis.  Learn how to identify the true root cause of a problem, write an effective problem statement, and test your solutions to confirm the problem has been eliminated.  Title:  Intro to Problem Solving Facilitator:  Kellie Brant, Continuous Improvement Trainer at ATI Metals (Albany, Oregon) Intended Audience: Individuals with basic problem-solving knowledge who have struggled with 5 Why’s. Some basic knowledge of problem solving is preferred. Summary:  Using tangible examples and a group case study, this training will provide an overview of: What problem solving isTypes of problem solvingHow to perform a…
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05Aug 2020 by Jennifer Ayers
Lean 101 – Weekly Sept 9th/10th – Oct 14th/15th (Both classes are FULL)

Lean 101 – Weekly Sept 9th/10th – Oct 14th/15th (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 which teaches participants the basic concepts of Lean Thinking. It is suitable for participants who work in office or manufacturing environments…
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08Jul 2020 by Jennifer Ayers
Webinar: Telework – Creating balance and boundaries between work and home – July 21st

Webinar: Telework – Creating balance and boundaries between work and home – July 21st

Webinar
Most of us were suddenly asked to work from home starting last March with no clear picture of what that would look like or how long it would last. Here we are, four months later realizing this will be the new normal for the foreseeable future. We’ve mastered MS Teams and Zoom. We’re figuring out how to communicate more effectively with our teams and employees. Projects are moving forward. In the midst of all this, one remaining impact of telework is that the physical and temporal boundaries we once used to separate work from home are gone. This may enable greater flexibility and autonomy, but also creates opportunities for overwork and stress. This webinar will highlight best practices for creating work-life boundaries that enable greater productivity and satisfaction and reduce…
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12Jun 2020 by Jennifer Ayers
Executive Leadership Summer Roundtable Series

Executive Leadership Summer Roundtable Series

Events
Open to all NWHPEC member company executive leaders, this forum will provide an opportunity for you to engage with other executives and share best practices around critical, timely, and relevant topics. This is a perfect opportunity to network and engage with others to learn how they are adapting, adjusting, and building the foundation for a powerful comeback. We will be meeting bi-weekly, throughout the summer in short 45 min increments. Click here for the series schedule, themes, and sample topics. The ultimate agenda will be set by the participants in the meeting. This roundtable series is free to all NWHPEC member companies. Contact [email protected] for the meeting link.
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