01Jun 2020 by Jennifer Ayers
Navigating Disruption – June 16 & 17 (virtual)

Navigating Disruption – June 16 & 17 (virtual)

Classes
Let’s face it, there are very few things that didn’t change in our lives over the past few months.  Change hit us so fast, it was hard for many of us to process and deal with the impacts of our new reality.  The reason people struggle with change because little attention is given to the emotional and psychological impacts of change – the transition. This session explores how to manage change and transition effectively by merging the work of change and transition expert William Bridges, Ph.D. with the methods of the Lean Management System and Plan-Do-Check-Act principles. This merger helps us adjust to new change through knowledge of the big picture, the purpose of the plan, our part in the change and the daily P-D-C-A processes that will be used…
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14May 2020 by Jennifer Ayers
Webinar: Developing CI Champions to Create a Culture of Improvement – May 27th

Webinar: Developing CI Champions to Create a Culture of Improvement – May 27th

Webinar
In 2018, A-dec realized that their strategy around creating and supporting a continuous improvement culture needed to shift. This led them on a journey to understand their current state, create a vision for the future state, address the gaps, and pilot a new concept for embedding “CI Champions” into the organization. This program was designed to create designated CI experts/champions in each of their manufacturing teams in order to increase engagement in CI activities and create more widespread capability to implement lean practices. In this webinar, Kelly DePaolo, A-dec's Learning and Development Specialist and Lean Coach, will share:• The problem that initiated this journey• The process and tools they used to develop the program• What they learned by piloting this idea (tangible and intangible results)• How Champions are trained• What…
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14May 2020 by Jennifer Ayers
How I Show Up Matters – June 2,3,&4 (Virtual)

How I Show Up Matters – June 2,3,&4 (Virtual)

Classes
Earlier this year, the world changed.  There are no two ways about it - How We Show Up Matters. Now, more than ever it’s important to reflect on how we are showing up and how we can make a positive impact on the people (and processes) around us. Taking responsibility for how we show up and holding ourselves and others accountable in relationships impacts performance, improvement and navigating disruption and change. Arguably some of NWHPEC’s most impactful content, Personal Responsibility serves as a foundational component of both our “3H Leadership” and “3H Teams” series. This stand-alone offering will explore Personal Responsibility strategies to value human needs, create emotional safety and reduce drama (“emotional waste”) through the lens of our own current condition versus someone else’s lens.  Led by Kari Penca,…
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14Apr 2020 by Jennifer Ayers
Webinar – 7 Quick Wins: Applying CI to Energy Waste

Webinar – 7 Quick Wins: Applying CI to Energy Waste

Webinar
Topic:  7 Quick Wins: Simple Continuous Improvement Strategies to Reduce Energy Waste Speaker:  Kjell van Zoen, Lead SEM Coach and Kelson Redding, Sr. Engineer (Energy 350; Energy Trust of Oregon representatives)Date:        Thursday, April 23rdTime:       11am-noonCost:        Free for members Webinar Summary: Although we often relate the 8 Wastes to manufacturing and admin processes, the principles of waste also apply to sustainability (energy, recycling, etc) and can lead to tangible savings. Join Energy Trust of Oregon Production Efficiency Representatives Kjell van Zoen and Kelson Redding as they share ways to identify and save energy at your facility with simple low and no-cost strategies. "Manufacturing facilities across the region use these strategies because they are effective in helping reduce energy costs and engage employees in the process. Within the live webinar,…
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01Apr 2020 by Jennifer Ayers
Webinar: Virtual Kaizen

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…
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25Mar 2020 by Jennifer Ayers
Online Collaboration & Learning

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
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04Mar 2020 by Jennifer Ayers
A3 Thinking – April 21 & 22 (POSTPONED)

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…
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