06Aug 2019 by Jennifer Ayers
Coaching for Creativity and Service Excellence – Aug 20th (Class is Full)

Coaching for Creativity and Service Excellence – Aug 20th (Class is Full)

Classes
A Lean Coaching and Problem Solving Workshop with Karyn Ross (author, coach, speaker, and artist). Note: This workshop at Standard Insurance on Aug 21st is FULL. This additional workshop at Concordia University provides additional capacity on Aug 20th. Intended Audience: Lean practitioners and leaders who want to improve their coaching, creativity, and lean skills.  Date:         August 20thTime:        8:30am - 4:30pmLocation: Concordia University, George White Library, Room: GRW 203                  2811 NE Holman St, Portland, OR 97211Cost:         $200 (includes a copy of Karyn's Lean Coaching Workbook) Registration: [email protected] Course DescriptionPurpose:We learn by doing. This workshop is designed to give participants hands-on practice using the approach described in Karyn’s book, How to Coach for Creativity and Service Excellence: A Lean Coaching Workbook. All exercises are…
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17Jun 2019 by Jennifer Ayers
3H Leadership Series – Fall 2019

3H Leadership Series – Fall 2019

Classes
Title: 3H Leadership – Engaging the 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.  Leaders at all levels of the company, Emerging Leaders, and Individual Contributors who are influencers will all benefit from the concepts demonstrated and practiced throughout these sessions.Session dates:   September 4th, October 2nd, November 6th, December 6th, January 15, 2019Time:         8am – 5pmLocation:   Legacy Meridian Park Community Health Education Building                    Medical Plaza Office Building 1                    19250 SW 65th Ave                    Tualatin, OR 97062Member Cost:  $650 for the 5 SessionsCourse Description:Lean organizations strive to continuously improve quality, lead-time and cost performance by harnessing the natural problem-solving…
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17Jun 2019 by Jennifer Ayers
Intro to Lean – July 23rd (Class is Full)

Intro to Lean – July 23rd (Class is Full)

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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:        Tuesday, July 23rdTime:        7:30am - 4:30pmLocation: Glen Dimplex Americas, 2500 West Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver WACost:         $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…
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29May 2019 by Jennifer Ayers
TWI Job Instruction – July 9-12th (Class is Full)

TWI Job Instruction – July 9-12th (Class is Full)

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Title: TWI Job Instruction (JI) Training Description: This four-day (1/2 days) hands-on class teaches the process for creating effective Job Instructions.  Participants will learn this four-step method using a part or process they bring to the class.  They will walk away with a complete Job Instruction breakdown sheet for the part/process of their choice. Date: July 9 – 12th Time: 8am – 11:30am Location: Portland Bottling Company: 1321 NE Couch St, Portland Oregon Cost:  $450 per person* Overview: The Training Within Industry (TWI) programs were developed in the United States sixty years ago and played a major role in boosting industrial production to the levels required to win the Second World War. After the war, they were introduced around the world and, most notably, are still in wide use in…
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22May 2019 by Jennifer Ayers
Coaching for Engagement – June 10th (Class is Full)

Coaching for Engagement – June 10th (Class is Full)

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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: June 10, 2019 AM Session: 7am-11am (Class is Full) PM Session: Noon-4pm Location: ESCO Plant 3:  2760 NW Yeon Ave, Portland, Oregon Member Fee: $100 per person Registration: Email [email protected] with name, email address,…
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24Apr 2019 by Jennifer Ayers
Intro to Lean (Spanish) – May 29th

Intro to Lean (Spanish) – May 29th

Classes
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:        Wednesday, May 29thTime:        7:30am-4:30pmLocation:  Glen Dimplex Americas (Cadet Heat)                   2500 W. Fourth Plan Blvd                   Vancouver, WACost:         $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…
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09Apr 2019 by Jennifer Ayers
3H Teamwork – May 6th & June 3rd (Class is Full)

3H Teamwork – May 6th & June 3rd (Class is Full)

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Title: 3H Teamwork – Engage your Heart, Head, and Hands Facilitator: Kari Penca Intended 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 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 held Aug-Dec this year.)    Dates:       May 6th and June 3rd, 2019  (1st Mondays) Time:         8am – 4:30pm Location:  Crown Plaza Portland - Lake Oswego                   14811 Kruse Oaks Drive                   Lake Oswego, Oregon Cost:         $250 for the 2 Sessions  [Payment can be made via check made payable to NWHPEC,…
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