Jennifer Ayers, Author at NWHPEC

01Apr 2020 by Jennifer Ayers

Webinar: Virtual Kaizen

Classes

Topic: Remote Kaizen - How to Engage People in Improvement at a DistanceSpeaker: Alison Lord, Performance Improvement Consultant, OHSU Date: Wednesday, April 8th Time: 11:30am-12:30pm Cost: Free for members Webinar summary: Now, more than ever we're seeing the need to be able to effectively collaborate from remote locations. In this webinar, Alison Lord will share the best practices and lessons learned from running remote Kaizen events in the OHSU School of Nursing. During this webinar, Alison will share: Experiences and lessons learned at OHSU School of Nursing leading remote improvement workBest practices for defining when Kaizens should be done remotely or in personHow they've applied best practices from virtual instructor-led training (VILT) to increase interactivityTools and techniques used to build engagementA case study to demonstrate how to…

25Mar 2020 by Jennifer Ayers

Online Collaboration & Learning

News

NWHPEC was created because 1 + 1 is a lot more than 2. Our mission has always been to help organizations network, benchmark, and share best practices. We’ve connected and supported each other in a variety of ways over the years. Let’s not let social distancing stand in our way. Members have access to a variety of upcoming virtual meetings and webinars. We hope you will join us as we share best practices around COVID-19 response and planning, learn new communication/change management tools, and hear from our members as they share best practices over webinars. Click here for upcoming events. If you are not a NWHPEC member, please contact [email protected] to learn more. Drawing by: Karyn Ross

04Mar 2020 by Jennifer Ayers

A3 Thinking – April 21 & 22 (POSTPONED)

Classes, Events

Structured Problem-Solving and Coaching Skills to Support a Continuous Improvement Culture Date: April 21-22, 2020Time: 8:30am - 4pmLocation: TBDMember Cost: $400[Payment can be made via check made payable to NWHPEC, invoices will be sent out two weeks prior to the event. Payment processing must be verified one week prior to the event. Cancellations will be honored up to 10 days prior to the event. Please note: If you pay by credit card, a 10% fee will be assessed for canceling your attendance. “No shows” will not receive a refund or account credit.]Registration: email [email protected] Workshop summary Do you think of an A3 as just a document or form to complete? A3 thinking is much more than that! Solving problems is not a linear process, but rather requires iterative thinking, evidence…

02Mar 2020 by Jennifer Ayers

Intro to Lean – (POSTPONED)

Classes

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: TBD - stay tuned for updatesTime: 7:30am - 4:30pmLocation: TBDCost: $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 work environments. See the image below…

17Feb 2020 by Jennifer Ayers

PDCA Thinking – (POSTPONED)

Classes

PDCA Thinking: Rapid Cycles of Learning Through Plan-Do-Check-Adjust Date: TBD, stay tuned for updates Time: 8am – 3pmLocation: Genentech (Hillsboro Technical Operations) - 4625 NE Brookwood Pkwy, Hillsboro, OR 97124Cost: $150 per person Registration: email [email protected] (include name, role/position, and email address) Description: The purpose of this hands-on workshop is to develop problem solving skills using a pattern of learning through alignment and experimentation. Additionally, participants will build skills to demonstrate these best practices throughout their organizations. This interactive workshop compliments classroom learning and with hands-on application exercises. The exercises teach attendees how to incorporate PDCA concepts into daily practice to solve problems, attain business strategies, and achieve operational excellence in their organization. Audience: This course is designed for all levels and roles within an organization. Key Concepts: Understand Plan-Do-Check-Adjust…

04Feb 2020 by Jennifer Ayers

3H Teamwork – (cancelled)

Classes

Back by popular demand, the 3H Teamwork class is a mini, team member focused version of our well known 3H Leadership class. This 2-session series focuses on: Personal ResponsibilityPersonal CommunicationsConstructive Confrontation Title: 3H Teamwork – Engaging your 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. Individual contributors/front line workers/team members/emerging leaders will benefit from the concepts demonstrated and practiced throughout these sessions. It is designed for non-leaders. (Note: Our next the 3H Leadership class will be this fall, it has a stronger focus on leadership skills.) Dates: April 15th and May 15th, 2020 (Note the April date change) Time: 8am – 4:30pm Location: Legacy Meridian Park Community…

03Jan 2020 by Jennifer Ayers

Benchmark Request – AGVs

Benchmark Request

Smith Gardens would like to know if anyone is currently using autonomous vehicles in their operations. We are currently experimenting with small robots that help us place/move potted plants in our facility. We’d like to know more about your experiences using AGVs. For example: Are you achieving the savings you expected?What are your current challenges?What would you do differently if you started over?What pitfalls should we look out for?Tell us more about the interaction with your computer systems and the AGV’s software. To respond to this benchmark request, please add a comment to this post or contact Tom Ingram directly at [email protected].

Author: Jennifer Ayers