18Dec 2025 by Jennifer Ayers
Benchmarking: Gemba Walks – Jan 15th

Benchmarking: Gemba Walks – Jan 15th

Benchmark Request, Member Sharing
January Benchmarking Discussion: Gemba Walks Join us online at The Bench for engaging roundtable discussions where members can connect, collaborate, learn, and share best practices. We’ll dive into specific topics each time we gather. January's online benchmarking session will be an open-ended discussion around Gemba Walks. Whether you're curious about how to initiate, implement, standardize, sustain, or want to share your expertise... bring your questions to tap into the collective wisdom of the group.  This is an open “SIG-like” roundtable discussion.  📅 Date: Thursday, Jan 15, 2026  ⏰ Time: 2pm (PST) 📌 Venue: Online via Zoom - reach out to Jennifer for the registration link Open to all NWHPEC members Registration link
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22Nov 2025 by Jennifer Ayers
Benchmarking: Implementing Kanban Systems – Dec 3rd

Benchmarking: Implementing Kanban Systems – Dec 3rd

Benchmark Request, Member Sharing
December Benchmarking Discussion: Implementing Kanban Join us online at The Bench for engaging roundtable discussions where members can connect, collaborate, learn, and share best practices. We’ll dive into specific topics each time we gather. December's online benchmarking session will be an open-ended discussion around implementing Kanban. Whether you're curious about Kanban systems, implementation, or buy in, or want to share your expertise... bring your questions to tap into the collective wisdom of the group.  This is an open “SIG-like” roundtable discussion.  📅 Date: Wednesday, Dec 3, 2025  ⏰ Time: 1pm (PT) 📌 Venue: Online via Zoom - reach out to Jennifer for the registration link Open to all NWHPEC members Registration link
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18Jun 2025 by Jennifer Ayers
The Bench: Lean Coffee – June 20th @1pm

The Bench: Lean Coffee – June 20th @1pm

Benchmark Request, Member Sharing
June Benchmarking Discussion Join us online at The Bench for engaging roundtable discussions where members can connect, collaborate, learn, and share best practices. We’ll dive into specific topics each time we gather. We're jumping online for a Lean Coffee style benchmarking discussion.Leancoffee.org describes this meeting format as "a structured, but agenda-less meeting. Participants gather, build an agenda, and begin talking." By voting on participant-generated topics, conversations are directed and productive.Bring your "lean" related questions to the group and we'll crowd source ideas, suggestions, and answers.Register here to register and receive the meeting invite. 📅 Date: Friday, June 20, 2025  ⏰ Time: 1pm (PT) 📌 Venue: Online via Zoom - reach out to Jennifer for the registration link Open to all NWHPEC members
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14Apr 2025 by Jennifer Ayers
The Bench: Impact of tariffs – May 15th

The Bench: Impact of tariffs – May 15th

Benchmark Request, Member Sharing
May Benchmarking Discussion: Impact of tariffs Join us online at The Bench for engaging roundtable discussions where members can connect, collaborate, learn, and share best practices. We’ll dive into specific topics each time we gather. This month’s benchmarking session will explore the ongoing impact of tariffs to your organization. Join the conversation to hear how other organizations are navigating these challenges and share your own strategies for moving forward. This is an open “SIG-like” roundtable discussion.  📅 Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025  ⏰ Time: 1pm (PT) 📌 Venue: Online via Zoom - reach out to Jennifer for the registration link Open to all NWHPEC members Registration link
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28Jan 2025 by Jennifer Ayers
The Bench: AI in the Workplace – Feb 20th

The Bench: AI in the Workplace – Feb 20th

Benchmark Request, Member Sharing
February Benchmarking Discussion: AI in the Workplace Join us online at The Bench for engaging roundtable discussions where members can connect, collaborate, learn, and share best practices. We’ll dive into specific topics each time we gather on the 20th of the month.  This is an open “SIG-like” roundtable discussion.  Bring your examples, questions, and challenges. The group will offer advice, share examples, and offer valuable lessons learned.  📅 Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025  ⏰ Time: 10am (PT) 📌 Venue: Online via Zoom Open to all NWHPEC members Registration link
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13Jun 2024 by Jennifer Ayers
The Bench – July 22

The Bench – July 22

Benchmark Request
To increase the opportunities for each of our members to collaborate, share, and learn from each other we are inviting you to join us at The Bench on the 22nd of each month. Two benchmarking topics: Choose to discuss 1) Gaining Executive Leadership Sponsorship (Engaging Execs) or 2) Problem Solving (we split into breakout rooms) The Bench is an open-forum exchange of best practices. In July, we’ll split into self-assigned groups and focus on the list of topics below. 1) Gaining Executive Leadership Sponsorship - Let's talk about how to engage your executives in your CI journey. What has worked? What hasn't? 2) Problem Solving – What methods do you use? How do you grow this important skill? What are your wins/challenges? Date: July 22, 2024 Time: 2-2:55pm (Pacific) Registration: available for NWHPEC members…
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14Mar 2024 by Jennifer Ayers
The Bench – April 22nd

The Bench – April 22nd

Benchmark Request, Events
Two benchmarking topics: Choose to discuss 1) 5S/6S programs or 2) Employee Engagement (we split into breakout rooms) To increase the opportunities for each of our members to collaborate, share, and learn from each other we are inviting you to join us at The Bench on the 22nd of each month. The Bench is an open-forum exchange of best practices. In April, we’ll split into self-assigned groups and focus on the list of topics below. 1) 5S/6S programs - how to get started, how to sustain, easy wins, etc. 2) Employee Engagement - how you influence, how do you measure, what challenges are you facing, etc. Date: April 22, 2024 Time: 11-11:55am (Pacific) Registration: available for NWHPEC members through Zoom (click below) Register
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