24Mar 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:  April 7, 2016 Time:  8:00am - 5:00pm Loc:  XPO Logistics, St. Johns Conference Room:  2055 NW Xavier St., Portland, OR. 97209 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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11Mar 2016 by Julie Simmons
Introduction to the Improvement Kata and Coaching Kata

Introduction to the Improvement Kata and Coaching Kata

Classes
Class is now Full! Date:   Thursday, April 7th Time:   8:00am – 5:00pm  Loc:     XPO Logistics (formerly Con-way Enterprise Services), Adtech II Building, St. John’s Conference Room, 2055 NW Savier St, Portland, 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…
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03Mar 2016 by Julie Simmons
EXECUTIVE FORUM WORKSHOP: Practical Problem Solving Workshop with Mike Hoseus

EXECUTIVE FORUM WORKSHOP: Practical Problem Solving Workshop with Mike Hoseus

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Dates:    Wednesday, May 4th & Thursday, May 5th Time:   7:30am – 4:30pm Loc:      Milwaukee Electronics, 1140 NW 3rd Ave., Canby, OR 97013 Intended Audience:  Lean Leaders, Managers, Champions, and Change Agents:  Those charged with disseminating and teaching problem solving in their organization. Member Fee:     $425.00 per person (fee includes Tuesday’s Overview Session).  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. Past Workshop attendees said: “The whole Workshop was fun & great.  A really…
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03Feb 2016 by Julie Simmons
Learning Tour: Hosted by Columbia Helicopters, March 1, 2016 (Tour is now full)

Learning Tour: Hosted by Columbia Helicopters, March 1, 2016 (Tour is now full)

Learning Tours
Date:   Tuesday, March 1st Time:   7:30am – 3:45pm Loc:     Columbia Helicopters:  14452 Arndt Rd NE, Aurora, OR  97013 Safety:   No open toed shoes.  Safety glasses are required on parts of the shop floor. Columbia Helicopters: Columbia Helicopters is a world leader in heavy-lift helicopter operations and has been an Oregon-based company since 1957.  The company owns and operates the largest private fleet of commercial heavy-lift helicopters in the world.  These aircraft operate in a variety of environments and industries around the world, to include timber harvesting and forestry management, oil exploration and support, firefighting and construction. To keep the company’s fleet of aircraft flying, Columbia’s Aurora headquarters is also home to its extensive maintenance facility.  The company’s maintenance shops and hangar not only contribute to supporting its own aircraft with components…
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