14Nov 2016 by Julie Simmons
Lean and the Human Element with Dan Miller: A 5-Part Series (Series is Full)

Lean and the Human Element with Dan Miller: A 5-Part Series (Series is Full)

Classes
** Participants are highly encouraged to attend all five sessions, which build on each other.  If this isn’t possible, please create a plan with your colleagues who did attend to share the learnings from the missed session.  Dates: Part I:  Wednesday, February 8th Part II:  Wednesday, March 8th   Part III:  Wednesday, April 12th Part IV:  Wednesday, May 10th Part V:  Wednesday, June 14th Time:   8:00am – 5:00pm for all dates Loc:      Montgomery Park, Banquet Room, 2701 NW Vaughn St., Portland, OR 97210 Intended Audience:  This session is open to any individual within your organization who is interested in working on themselves!  Additionally, leadership teams, CEO’s, Presidents, Vice Presidents, Executive Leaders, General Managers, Managers, Lean Leaders, and those facilitating change within their companies are invited to attend. Fee per Session:    …
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28Sep 2016 by Julie Simmons
Executive Forum and Workshop: Enterprise Management Development Systems (EMDS) with Mike Hoseus

Executive Forum and Workshop: Enterprise Management Development Systems (EMDS) with Mike Hoseus

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Video Promo:  https://youtu.be/jjeVUmOGePY  Click on this link to view a short promotional ad describing the EMDS event, the importance of EMDS, and how and where it fits in organizations. **The Enterprise Management Development System (EMDS) Overview Session is intended for a large audience and is a standalone event.  The EMDS Workshop is intended for a very small audience, 24 maximum participants, held at Biamp Systems.  To ensure the highest number of companies participate in the Workshop, no more than two people per company will be given seats.  Workshop attendee’s must also attend the Overview Session. EMDS Overview Session Details: Date:    Tuesday, November 8th Time:   8:00am – 5:00pm Loc:      Montgomery Park, Banquet Room:  2701 NW Vaughn St., Portland, OR  97210 Intended Audience:  CEOs, Presidents, Vice-Presidents, Executive Leaders, General Managers, Lean Leaders,…
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24Aug 2016 by Julie Simmons
Leadership Session with Bryan Goodman and Kyle Stavig: “Organizational Alignment and Executive Engagement – Strategies for Success”

Leadership Session with Bryan Goodman and Kyle Stavig: “Organizational Alignment and Executive Engagement – Strategies for Success”

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Video Promo:  https://youtu.be/j2H18eRG9_w  Click on this link to view a short promotional ad featuring Bryan and Kyle discussing what they will share in this Leadership Session. Date:   Wednesday, September 28th Time:   8:00am – 9:30am (arrival and networking between 7:15 – 7:50am) Loc:     Montgomery Park, Banquet Room, 2701 NW Vaughn St, Portland, OR 97210 Cost:    $100 per person Intended Audience:  CEO’s, President’s, Vice President’s, Directors, Sr. Managers and those they invite to join them and/or represent them at this session. Other: Continental breakfast will be served.  Dress code is business casual. Session Discussion Points: Bryan Goodman, VP of Operations and President of the Contract Manufacturing Services Division at Columbia Machine and current NWHPEC Board President will discuss: How having an overall strategy of having executives engaged in improving their business in…
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18Aug 2016 by Julie Simmons
Introduction to Lean Class – Class is Full

Introduction to Lean Class – Class is Full

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Date:  October 18, 2016 Loc:  Axiom Electronics:  19545 NW Von Neumann Dr., Suite 200, Beaverton, OR. 97006 Cost:  $150 per person Course Overview:  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. Syllabus:  Intro Syllabus
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17Aug 2016 by Julie Simmons
Introduction to the Improvement Kata and Coaching Kata Class – Class is Full!

Introduction to the Improvement Kata and Coaching Kata Class – Class is Full!

Classes
Date:   Wednesday, September 14th Time:   8:00am – 5:00pm  Loc:     Oracle America, 3295 NW 211th Terrace, Hillsboro, OR  97124 Cost:  $100 per person This is a one day hands-on training experience using a simulation to show the four steps of the Improvement Kata.  Attendees will practice three Kata’s:  The Improvement Kata, the Process Analysis Kata, and the Coaching Kata.  This class provides an excellent opportunity grow the participants skills by learning about the Improvement Kata, practicing gathering data and organizing it onto story boards, and experiencing coaching and Coaching Kata. Provide a deep dive into the four steps of the Improvement Kata:  Understand the Direction, Establish Current Condition, Set the Target Condition, and PDCA Towards the Target Condition (includes the Coaching Kata) Practice capturing and documenting the four steps of the…
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20Jun 2016 by Julie Simmons
Improvement Kata and Coaching Kata Class (Class is now Full)

Improvement Kata and Coaching Kata Class (Class is now Full)

Classes
Date:  July 28, 2016 Time:  8:00am - 5:00pm Loc:  Leupold & Stevens:  14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway, Beaverton, OR Cost:  $100 per person This is a one day hands-on training experience using a simulation to show the four steps of the Improvement Kata.  Attendees will practice three Kata’s:  The Improvement Kata, the Process Analysis Kata, and the Coaching Kata.  This class provides an excellent opportunity grow the participants skills by learning about the Improvement Kata, practicing gathering data and organizing it onto story boards, and experiencing coaching and Coaching Kata. **Using an awesome production line style simulation to teach the pattern of the Improvement Kata, here are the key learning objectives:  Provide a deep dive into the four steps of the Improvement Kata:  Understand the Direction, Establish Current Condition, Set the…
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