Jennifer Ayers, Author at NWHPEC

20Aug 2023 by Jennifer Ayers

Lean 101 – 6 week series, 2 options: Starts Sept 19th (FULL) & Sept 21st

Lean 101(a virtual learning experience) Join us on a journey to discover the basic elements of lean principles and see the impact they make when you put them into practice. This course consists of six, one-hour classes focused on the foundational elements of lean. During this course, you will learn more about the history/background of lean, why these principles are important to creating a culture of excellence, standard work, 8 wastes, 5S, PDCA, and visual management. Each week will include instruction, discussion, and simulations followed by small project assignments between each class to help you practice the concepts in your own environment.Lean 101 is a beginning-level course that teaches participants the basic concepts of Lean Thinking. It is suitable for participants who work in office or manufacturing environments and includes…

15Aug 2023 by Jennifer Ayers

Virtual Tour: Kaas Tailored – Sept 11-14th

Application~, Developing People~, Leadership~, Learning Tours

Who is “Kaas Tailored”? We are a manufacturing facility located in Mukilteo, Washington. We want our workplace to be one of joy and learning, which is why we are committed to developing people through a culture of Continuous Improvement. To fund these efforts, we produce high-quality upholstered goods and provide design services to like-minded customers. What can be learned on the virtual tour? We want to help you answer the question, "Why should I bother learning about this?" Our method includes conversations with a variety of Kaas team members, in-depth training on the 7 wastes, and an intro to the improvement tools we use. You will experience team train, team clean, visual management tools, and Kaizen problem-solving. The day ends with 30 minutes of Q & A with Kaas leadership.…

14Aug 2023 by Jennifer Ayers

CI Open House – Sept 14th

Learning Tours

A-dec is holding their 6th annual CI Open House on Sept 14th. This event was launched as an opportunity for people to share the fun things they are doing, be recognized for their hard work, and inspire others to action. Think of this as a high school science fair with a focus on process improvement. Teams/individuals will have booths set up with tri-fold displays and will share a 3-4 minute presentation about their implemented improvement. This is such a cool event and something I always look forward to attending. Kelly has graciously invited a small group of people from NWHPEC to the event on the 14th. We will start out with a brief intro about the history of the Open House and their CI Journey. We will then “tour” the…

18Jul 2023 by Jennifer Ayers

Webinar: Lean Leadership Skills That Transformed How I Lead – Aug 15th

Webinar

Are you curious about the value of attending our annual fall lean leadership series? Join us for this engaging webinar on Aug 15th @11am where we'll explore some of the most impactful and "sticky" principles from our annual leadership series: Lean Leadership - Skills to engage the Heart, Head, and Hands (3H). Three amazing individuals – Kelly DePaolo, Doug Strickland, and Andres Alamillo will be joining us to share their personal stories of transformation through the application of 3H Lean Leadership skills. These individuals have experienced firsthand how setting intention, stating clear expectations, active listening, being fully present, and making one-degree shifts have profoundly impacted their leadership journey. Their stories will provide real-life examples of how these skills have brought about positive changes in their leadership styles and enriched their relationships with…

09Jul 2023 by Jennifer Ayers

TWI Job Instruction – Aug 21-25th (Full)

Application~, Classes, Developing People~

Reach out to join the waitlist! Title: TWI Job Instruction (JI) Training Description: This five-day (~3 hrs/day) 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: Aug 21-25, 2023 Time: 8am – 11am Location: Milwaukee Electronics: 1140 NW 3rd Ave, Canby, OR 97013 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 Japan…

08Jul 2023 by Jennifer Ayers

Building Team Trust – Aug 7th

Classes, Developing People~, Leadership~

*This pilot workshop is being held primarily for members of the Training Special Interest Group and is targeted towards trainers who are willing to provide feedback for A-dec's new Trust workshop. Description: Trust is the foundation for any successful highly productive team. Many organizations don’t invest time in trust-building and assume that teams are figuring it out on their own. The results can be dwindling productivity, high turnover, and low morale. We will spend several hours doing team-building activities in an effort to be seen and known by each other and build a foundation of trust. Outcome: Create a high-trust environment in a short period of time. Gather feedback from experienced trainers. Date: August 7, 2023 Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm (lunch included - $10 donation suggested) Location: A-dec Campus in…

07Jul 2023 by Jennifer Ayers

The Bench: What is your organization’s approach to DEI? – July 19th

Events

Welcome to The Bench, an open forum where we discuss and share best practices around a particular topic. In July, we'll be diving into Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Accessibility. What is your organization's strategy around DEI? How are you involving others? What is your education strategy? How are you measuring your efforts? ....and any other questions you may have Please come and share what you're doing in your organization. Bring your questions and challenges, so you can learn from each other. All NWHPEC members are welcome. (No fee) Date: July 19th Time: 9-9:55am (Pacific) Venue: Zoom Audience: HR professionals, organizational leaders, DEI resource groups, individual contributors, and anyone curious about the topic. Registration link (members only)

Author: Jennifer Ayers