19Oct 2017 by Julie Simmons
Lean and the Human Element: Stir-the-Paint *Graduates Session – Session is Full

Lean and the Human Element: Stir-the-Paint *Graduates Session – Session is Full

Classes, Events
*A graduate is anyone who previously attended a Lean and the Human Element session through NWHPEC from 2009 – 2017.  This session is not for those who have never attended a Lean and the Human Element series. “This learning event is an opportunity to slow down, take a pulse check on your leadership behaviors as a Lean and the Human Element graduate, and shine the light on your personal and professional development mirror.  This stir-the-paint session is not for the weak kneed or faint of heart!  It is for those who want to take high levels of ownership for how they can grow longer legs for bigger steps in life.”  - Dan Miller Date:  December 6, 2017 Time:  8am – 5pm Loc:     Montgomery Park, Banquet Room:  2701 NW Vaughn St.,…
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16Oct 2017 by Julie Simmons
Benchmark Request: New Boli Overtime Updates

Benchmark Request: New Boli Overtime Updates

Benchmark Request
Effective 1/1/2018, BOLI new overtime law updates mandate that employees at manufacturing/factory/mills can work no more than 55 hours a week unless they give one time consent to allow up to 60 hours a week.  Milwaukee Electronics runs 12 hour shifts 24/6 and 24/7, so this change may greatly impact our ability to cover vacation and sick leave.  How are other companies who run 10-12 hour shifts planning to handle this? What about coverage for other shifts? To provide feedback and support:  Please add your comment to this post or contact Sarah Williams at [email protected] or call 503-263-9103.  
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04Oct 2017 by Julie Simmons
Fall 3-Part Leadership Series

Fall 3-Part Leadership Series

Events
 Success Through Deployed Strategy:  Speaker:  Gary Peterson, EVP *O.C. Tanner *O.C. Tanner is a Shingo Award and AME Excellence Award winner, as well as International Biz “best place to work” gold winner      2.  Aligning to Strategies Through Cascading Challenges:  Facilitator:  Scott Simmons      3.  Stir-the-Paint Session:  Facilitator:  Scott Simmons ** Attendees who participate in all three sessions will gain the most from this series. Dates and Times:        Part 1:  Wednesday, October 25th:  8:00am – 10:00am                                                 Part 2:  Wednesday, November 15th:  8:00am – 5:00pm                                              Part 3:  Wednesday, December 13th:  8:00am – 12:00pm Costs:  Full Series:  $300 per person               Part 1:  $100 per person               Part 2:  $125 per person               Part 3:  $75 per person  Payment can be made via credit card or check made payable to NWHPEC.  Payment must…
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28Sep 2017 by Julie Simmons
Kata Practitioner Day: Online Event!

Kata Practitioner Day: Online Event!

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Kata Practitioner Day: Online Event!  Bringing a Kata Practitioner Day DIRECT to you! Date:  November 16, 2017 Time:  7:00AM – 12:30PM (Continental breakfast & lunch are provided) Loc:   Biamp Systems:  10575 SW Cascade Ave., Tigard, OR Cost:  $50 per person.  Payment can be made via credit card or check made payable to NWHPEC.  Payment must be received no later than one week prior to this event.  Cancellations will be honored up to one week prior to the event.  Please note:  A 10% fee will be assessed for canceling your attendance if payment was made via credit card.  “No shows” will not receive a refund or account credit. What this session is about: Mike Rother’s book, Toyota Kata, launched a revolution of sorts. The book gave birth to a passionate community of…
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19Jul 2017 by Julie Simmons
Introduction to Lean Class

Introduction to Lean Class

Classes
Dates: October 3rd at Axiom Electronics, Beaverton:  Class is Full AND   October 4th at Axiom Electronics, Beaverton:  Seats Available **Cost:  $150 per person Location:  Axiom Electronics: 19545 NW Von Neumann Dr., Suite 200, Beaverton, OR. 97006 This is a one day overview of all Lean principles with a fun and interactive simulation mixed in applying 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.
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17Jul 2017 by Julie Simmons
Benchmark Request: Internship Programs

Benchmark Request: Internship Programs

Benchmark Request
A-dec is working on creating an internship program for their Machine Shops.  They are looking for any information they can get from other companies running internship programs.  The types of questions they have are:  - How is the program structured?  - What school or schools is your company working with?  - Do the schools provide the intern's credits? If your company is running a program like this or you know a company that runs a program, please contact Jeremiah Davis at [email protected].   
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