Jennifer Ayers, Author at NWHPEC

17Jun 2019 by Jennifer Ayers

Intro to Lean – July 23rd (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: 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…

29May 2019 by Jennifer Ayers

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…

22May 2019 by Jennifer Ayers

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,…

24Apr 2019 by Jennifer Ayers

Intro to Lean (Spanish) – May 29th

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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…

09Apr 2019 by Jennifer Ayers

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,…

05Apr 2019 by Jennifer Ayers

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

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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…

Author: Jennifer Ayers