02Mar 2020 by Jennifer Ayers
Intro to Lean – (POSTPONED)

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…
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17Feb 2020 by Jennifer Ayers
PDCA Thinking – (POSTPONED)

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…
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04Feb 2020 by Jennifer Ayers
3H Teamwork – (cancelled)

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…
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03Jan 2020 by Jennifer Ayers
Benchmark Request – AGVs

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].
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11Nov 2019 by Jennifer Ayers
Leading With Purpose (Event is Full)

Leading With Purpose (Event is Full)

Events
NWHPEC is very excited to announce our first Women in Lean/Women in Leadership (WL2) event.  This event will be facilitated by an amazing woman, mother, and leader – Katie Anderson.  Katie is a leadership coach and consultant focused on helping leaders develop new skills for leading in a lean environment.   This inaugural event will serve as a platform for the women in our NWHPEC community to network and build business relationships.      During this engaging and interactive session, our guest speaker Katie Anderson, will lead you through a learning experience full of discussion and practice in which you will: Connect with your purpose and intention Practice fundamental coaching skills such as asking effective questions Tap into your creativity Learn and practice the art or coaching - asking questions, listening, and providing…
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31Oct 2019 by Jennifer Ayers
Effectively Coaching for Problem Solving – Nov 12th

Effectively Coaching for Problem Solving – Nov 12th

Classes
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…
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01Oct 2019 by Jennifer Ayers
Leader Standard Work Webinar – Oct 21st

Leader Standard Work Webinar – Oct 21st

Classes
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…
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