Jennifer Ayers, Author at NWHPEC

14May 2018 by Jennifer Ayers

PDCA Thinking (June 7th) – Class is Full

Classes

Title: PDCA Thinking: Rapid Cycles of Learning Through PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Adjust) 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 Thinking. Define each component and understand how to apply PDCA as a foundational element of learning and discovery. - Effectively connect Strategy Deployment to real business improvement through alignment of focused…

04May 2018 by Jennifer Ayers

TWI – Job Instruction (JI) Training – Class is Full

Classes

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: May 21-24th, 2018 Time: 7:30am – 11am Location: Cadet Heat (Glen Dimplex Americas), 2500 W Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 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…

26Apr 2018 by Jennifer Ayers

Improvement Kata & Coaching Kata Experience – Class is Full

Classes

Description: Led by Master Coach Julie Simmons, this four-hour class uses a simulation to teach the pattern of the Improvement Kata. Attendees will practice Grasping the Current Condition, Establishing a Target Condition, and using PDCA to experiment towards the established Target Condition. Additionally, attendees will practice two Coaching routines using information gathered in Current Condition, Target Condition, and experimentation. Audience: Those who are new to the Kata approach who want to learn the improvement pattern or those who would benefit from a refresher. Additionally, those who want to learn the coaching model and incorporate it into the Kata pattern. Key Concepts: Learn how the Improvement Kata differs from other Lean approaches Understand the 4-Step Improvement Kata pattern and practice within three of the four steps Practice two Coaching routines: …

19Apr 2018 by Jennifer Ayers

Leadership Forum: Col. Arthur Athens – Once Upon A Time

Events

Leadership Forum “Once Upon A Time” (The Power of Storytelling) Speaker: Col. Arthur Athens, Director Vice Admiral James B. Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership U.S. Naval Academy Audience: This session is geared toward all formal and informal leaders who strive to inspire those around them into action through active engagement. Date: Tuesday, May 29th Time: 8:00am – 9:30am Cost: $100 per person Loc: Columbia Edgewater Country Club – Fireplace Room 2220 NE Marine Dr. Portland, OR 97211 Promo Video: NWHPEC YouTube Channel Session Overview: “Once Upon A Time” Peter Drucker, the famous writer, consultant and leadership sage once stated: “The leader’s first task is to be the trumpet that sounds a clear sound.” Leaders must not only shape an organization’s vision and direction, they must “sound the trumpet”…

11Apr 2018 by Jennifer Ayers

Intro to Lean – Class is Full

Classes

This is a one-day overview of all Lean principles with a fun and interactive simulation demonstrating 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: Saturday, May 5th Time: 8am-5pm Location: Phoseon Technologies, 7425 NE Evergreen Pkwy, Hillsboro, OR 97124 Cost: $150 per person Key Concepts: Introduction to Lean is a beginning level course which teaches students the basic concepts of Lean Thinking. 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. NWHPEC Intro to Lean Flyer - Phoseon May 5th

05Apr 2018 by Jennifer Ayers

5S Workshop (Kaizen-style) – Class is Full

Classes

This two-day event is well worth the resource commitment! Attendees will receive a half day of 5S training and then spend one and a half days in 5S kaizen activity improving an area in the Moonstruck Chocolate warehouse. Use this learn-do model to hone your 5S skills and bring training and expertise back to your company. Completion of the Introduction to Lean or equivalent Lean knowledge or exposure is a pre-requisite for this kaizen-style 5S event. Date: Thursday May 3rd and Friday May 4th Time: 7:30am-4:30pm Location: Moonstruck Chocolate, 6600 N Baltimore Ave, Portland, OR 97203 Cost: $300 per person Key Concepts: Understanding that 5S is a problem exposure tool Defining the 5 S’s (plus Safety) Documenting the current state, using the DOWNTIME concept to identify waste Planning a 5S event (event definition,…

20Mar 2018 by Jennifer Ayers

Intro to Lean – Class is Full

Classes

I’m excited to announce the following NEWLY SCHEDULED class. Intro to Lean is a one-day overview of all Lean principles with a fun and interactive simulation demonstrating 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: Monday, April 30th Time: 8am-5pm Location: ATI Metals, 1600 Old Salem Road, Albany OR Cost: $150 per person Key Concepts: Introduction to Lean is a beginning level course which teaches students the basic concepts of Lean Thinking. 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.

Author: Jennifer Ayers