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01Jun 2026 by Jennifer Ayers

Lean 101 (6-week virtual series) Sept 15-Oct 20 (almost sold out)

Lean 101 - Fall 2026 series starting soon... Join us on a journey to discover the basic elements of lean principles and see the impact they make when you put them into practice. This course consists of six, 1.5 hour classes focused on the foundational elements of lean. During this course, you will learn more about the history/background of lean, why these principles are important to creating a culture of excellence, standard work, 8 wastes, 5S, PDCA, and visual management. Each week will include instruction, discussion, and simulations followed by small project assignments between each class to help you practice the concepts in your own environment.Lean 101 is a beginning-level course that teaches participants the basic concepts of Lean Thinking. It is suitable for those who work in office or…

01Jun 2026 by Jennifer Ayers

Foundational AI for CI Professionals | Sept 21-Oct 8

Application~, Beginner~, Classes, Igniting Innovation~, Intermediate~

From Prompt to Standard Work This six-module virtual workshop is for people focusing on process improvements in their organization and want to use AI tools the right way, not just poke around and hope for good results. You'll start by learning how AI language models actually work and what makes them useful (or not) for your work. From there, you'll build your own simple, reusable files that AI can use to help with the recurring CI tasks you already do, like writing reports, standardizing templates, or summarizing data. Think of it as building standard work for AI collaboration: a repeatable process with built-in checks, so you can trust the results. Everything is taught through hands-on exercises based on real CI work, not abstract AI theory. Learning Outcomes By the end…

30Mar 2026 by Jennifer Ayers

Lean 101 (6-week virtual series) Apr 23-May 28 (limited spots)

Beginner~, Classes

Lean 101 - Spring 2026 series starting soon... The AM session is full, join us at 1pm Pacific starting April 23, 2026 (limited spots left). Join us on a journey to discover the basic elements of lean principles and see the impact they make when you put them into practice. This course consists of six, 1.5 hour classes focused on the foundational elements of lean. During this course, you will learn more about the history/background of lean, why these principles are important to creating a culture of excellence, standard work, 8 wastes, 5S, PDCA, and visual management. Each week will include instruction, discussion, and simulations followed by small project assignments between each class to help you practice the concepts in your own environment.Lean 101 is a beginning-level course that teaches…

29Mar 2026 by Jennifer Ayers

5S Workshop (Kaizen-style) April 21-22 – FULL

Application~, Beginner~, Classes, Foundational~

Invest two days that will make a lasting impact! This immersive 5S Workshop combines hands-on learning with real-world results. Attendees will kick off with a half day of targeted 5S training, then apply their knowledge through a one-and-a-half-day kaizen event in Danner’s Recrafting Department. You’ll experience the full power of the learn-do model—developing practical 5S skills, driving measurable improvement, and gaining insights you can take back to strengthen your own workplace. Completion of Lean 101/Introduction to Lean or equivalent experience is required to participate in this action-packed, kaizen-style event. Dates: Tuesday April 21st and Wednesday, April 22nd 2026 Time: 7:30am-4:30pm Location: Danner Factory Store (Recrafting Department): 12021 NW Airport Way, Portland OR Cost: $400 per person Key Concepts: Understanding that 5S is a problem exposure tool Defining the 5 S’s…

11Dec 2025 by Jennifer Ayers

Lean 101 (6-week virtual series) starts Jan 20th – FULL new Jan 22nd class has limited spots

Beginner~, Classes

Lean 101 - Winter 2026 series starting soon... The Tuesday class is full, we are running a concurrent session on Thursdays from 9-10:30 Pacific. Spots are filling fast Join us on a journey to discover the basic elements of lean principles and see the impact they make when you put them into practice. This course consists of six, one-hour classes focused on the foundational elements of lean. During this course, you will learn more about the history/background of lean, why these principles are important to creating a culture of excellence, standard work, 8 wastes, 5S, PDCA, and visual management. Each week will include instruction, discussion, and simulations followed by small project assignments between each class to help you practice the concepts in your own environment.Lean 101 is a beginning-level course…

09Dec 2025 by Jennifer Ayers

Leader Standard Work – Feb 6th (FULL)

Beginner~, Classes, Leadership~

Class Description It’s time to learn and apply Leader Standard Work to your daily routine! The true purpose of leadership is to empower and develop your employees so they can achieve awesome things. To accomplish this, you need a standard way of working that will allow you to maximize your efficiency and impact while fulfilling your most important duty to your people.As the whirlwind takes over our day, we quickly lose control of our priorities. Once we fall into firefighting mode, our ability to improve and sustain processes and activities becomes secondary. This is where Leader Standard Work (LSW) comes into play. LSW is the foundation to creating new leadership habits that will allow you to spend more time listening to your team, developing your team’s problem-solving abilities, and sustaining…

03Jul 2025 by Jennifer Ayers

Lean 101 (6-week virtual series) starts Sept 9th (1 spot left)

Beginner~, Classes

Lean 101 - Fall 2025 series starting soon... Join us on a journey to discover the basic elements of lean principles and see the impact they make when you put them into practice. This course consists of six, one-hour classes focused on the foundational elements of lean. During this course, you will learn more about the history/background of lean, why these principles are important to creating a culture of excellence, standard work, 8 wastes, 5S, PDCA, and visual management. Each week will include instruction, discussion, and simulations followed by small project assignments between each class to help you practice the concepts in your own environment.Lean 101 is a beginning-level course that teaches participants the basic concepts of Lean Thinking. It is suitable for those who work in office or manufacturing…

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