06Jan 2016 by Julie Simmons
Executive Forum: Developing Lean Leaders: Start with Yourself with Dr. Jeff Liker

Executive Forum: Developing Lean Leaders: Start with Yourself with Dr. Jeff Liker

Events
Date:   Wednesday, February 24th Time:   10:00am – 3:00pm Loc:     XPO (formerly Con-way Enterprise Services), Ballroom, 2055 NW Savier St., Portland, OR Cost:    $250 per person Other: Lunch will be served.  Dress code is business casual. Session Description:  Companies around the world boast about the results they have achieved from their lean programs. Yet despite all the lean projects that have been implemented over the past two decades, no company in any industry in the world has attained the same level of consistent operational excellence in its field as Toyota. What are these companies missing? The answer is leadership with the right skills and knowledge to teach and coach others to use a disciplined approach to process improvement. The disciplined approach is the scientific mindset based on Plan-Do-Check-Act. This Executive Forum overview…
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08Dec 2015 by Julie Simmons
News from NWHPEC: 2016 Lean and the Human Element Five-Part Series with Dan Miller

News from NWHPEC: 2016 Lean and the Human Element Five-Part Series with Dan Miller

News
NWHPEC is excited to offer Dan Miller's Lean and the Human Element Five-Part Series once again in 2016.  This is the final time we will offer this series as Dan is retiring and moving out of the Portland Metro area to pursue his loves of music, nature, and family. The Lean and the Human Element series is one of the most impactful training classes NWHPEC offers.  This series has participants looking inside themselves and teaches them how to take ownership, be responsible, improve their personal communication, navigate conflict, and become a better peer, manager, and leader.  These are all critical skills for companies on the continuous improvement journey.  Never forget, it's all about the people! If you haven't participated in this series before, I highly encourage you to sign up…
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08Dec 2015 by Julie Simmons
Lean and the Human Element – 2016 Five Part Series

Lean and the Human Element – 2016 Five Part Series

Classes
Dates: Part I:  Tuesday, January 19th and Wednesday, January 20th   Part II:  Tuesday, February 16th and Wednesday, February 17th Part III:  Tuesday, March 15th and Wednesday, March 16th   Part IV:  Tuesday, April 12th and Wednesday, April 13th Part V:  Tuesday, May 10th and Wednesday, May 11th Location:      Montgomery Park, Banquet Room (2701 NW Vaughn St., Portland, OR 97210) Session Details: Lean and the Human Element – Tools for Conscious Leadership: At any level in the organization, leaders can create environments where people can interact in conscious ways.  When this occurs, productivity, quality, and safety metrics improve.  The ability to build good relationships between people throughout the workplace is essential at all levels.  When these relationships breakdown, information is withheld, immovable positions are taken, and interpersonal dramas escalate.  To create…
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20Nov 2015 by Julie Simmons
Basics of Kata

Basics of Kata

Classes
Date:  Tuesday, November 24, 2015 Time:  7:30am - 10:00am Loc:  Leupold & Stevens (14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway, Beaverton, OR) **Using a simulation to teach the basics of the Improvement Kata, this class is perfect for those who: Want to get a basic understanding of the four steps of the Improvement Kata Are working in an area where the Improvement Kata is being applied and need a better understanding of what’s happening in this process Are interested, but brand new to the Kata approach and want a quick dose of training
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28Sep 2015 by Julie Simmons
Introduction to Lean Class

Introduction to Lean Class

Classes
Date:  Tuesday, November 17th Time:  7:30am - 4:30pm Loc:  USNR, 1981 Schulman Way, Woodland, WA. 98674 Syllabus:  Click on the event title to see the syllabus link.  Intro Syllabus Class is Full
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22Sep 2015 by Julie Simmons
Introduction to the Improvement Kata & Coaching Kata

Introduction to the Improvement Kata & Coaching Kata

Classes
Date:  October 29, 2015 Time:  8:00am - 5:00pm Cost:  $225 per person (Includes Tuesday's Overview Session) Location:  Biamp Systems, 9300 SW Gemini Dr., Beaverton Agenda:  Click on the event title "Introduction to the Improvement Kata & Coaching Kata" to view the agenda link. IntroToIK-CKClass_10 28 & 29 15
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