Jennifer Ayers, Author at NWHPEC

05Apr 2019 by Jennifer Ayers

Leading a Cultural Transformation + Gemba Walk Workshop – May 14-16th

Events

The heartbeat of any organization is its people. In order to create a culture of continuous improvement, leaders must understand how they affect the culture, their role in supporting the culture, and the actions required to put systems in place to sustain the cultural transformation. Led by Toyota veterans Tracey and Ernie Richardson, in this session we will explore the key actions required to build a culture of continuous improvement and learn about our role as leaders when we go to the Gemba. The Cultural Transformation session is intended for a large audience and can be a standalone event. The two Gemba Walk workshops are intended for a smaller audience with 30 participants in each workshop. Choose from two locations: A-dec (5/15) or Blount (5/16). Workshop attendees must also attend…

21Mar 2019 by Jennifer Ayers

Coaching for Engagement – April 22nd (Class is Full)

Classes

The true role of a leader is that of a coach. This includes coaching to develop, coaching to improve, and coaching to engage. Engagement comes when people feel supported and trusted to make decisions and to accept failures as learning opportunities. This class focuses on teaching the foundational skills required to create engagement within your team. When done effectively, coaching for engagement helps develop capability and creates motivation to innovate, improve, and solve problems. Join us for this interactive 4-hour class to learn the critical coaching skills that allow you to become a more effective leader. Date: April 22, 2019 Time: 8am-noon Location: Robertson Life Sciences Building: 2730 SWMoody Ave, Portland (OHSU South Waterfront location). Room 1S008 Member Fee: $100 per person Parking: There will be an additional parking charge…

04Mar 2019 by Jennifer Ayers

Intro to Lean (Spanish) – March 26th

Classes

Intro to Lean (for Spanish speakers) 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 will be taught in Spanish. 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, March 26thTime: 8am-5pmLocation: Milwaukee Electronics, Canby ORCost: $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…

08Feb 2019 by Jennifer Ayers

Community Outreach

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We are so excited to work with some amazing NWHPEC members as we partner with the Vancouver Public Schools this week to teach Lean and 6S to the Welding and Fabrication students as we organize their lab and transform their thinking. Here is the news release: High school welding and fabrication students receive industry advice to improve efficiency, safety - 02/06/19 Students at Fort Vancouver High School Center for International Studies are learning how to improve efficiency and safety in their school's welding and fabrication lab. Professionals from eight Pacific Northwest companies are spending a week at the school to mentor students as they learn about "lean" principles by applying "6S" practices. These practices help reduce accidents and increase quality and productivity while also building leadership, collaboration and communication skills. Mentors include professionals from…

15Jan 2019 by Jennifer Ayers

Intro to Lean – Feb 14th (Class is Full)

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: Thursday, February 14thTime: 8am-5pmLocation: Milwaukee Electronics, 1140 NW 3rd Ave, Canby ORCost: $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…

07Jan 2019 by Jennifer Ayers

Practical Problem Solving Overview + Gemba Workshop with Mike Hoseus February 19-21, 2019

Events

Problem Solving is the foundation of Continuous Improvement. The tools within a Lean operating system are designed to identify problems. Do you have standardization and the expertise at all levels of your organization to solve them? The extent that you train and engage your organization in problem solving will ultimately determine your success in the lean journey. Mike Hoseus, co-author of Toyota Culture, will review how a Lean organization establishes their culture for problem solving at all levels. This Executive Forum will highlight the 8-Step systematic problem solving process through examples and case studies in the Overview Session, followed by an optional 2-day hands on Gemba Workshop. The Practical Problem Solving Overview Session is intended for a large audience and is a standalone event. The Problem Solving Workshop is intended…

21Dec 2018 by Jennifer Ayers

Thanks for a great 2018!

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We are so grateful for all of you who hosted tours and classes, shared best practices, and engaged with people outside your organization this year. Together, we will continue to move our companies forward as we strive to create a culture of continuous improvement by developing capability in our people.

Author: Jennifer Ayers