15Jan 2023 by Jennifer Ayers

Lean 101

Application~, Beginner~, Foundational~
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. Lean 101 is a beginning-level course that teaches participants the basic concepts of Lean Thinking in a highly interactive virtual environment. It is suitable for participants who work in office or manufacturing environments and includes many real-world examples from a wide variety of work environments. We will utilize a learn-do process where participants apply the concepts to a chosen "fix what bugs you project" each week between classes to help them practice the concepts in their own environment. We will cover: What is lean, where did it come from, and why does it matter? The behaviors and systems required to create a lean culture Standard Work…
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15Jan 2023 by Jennifer Ayers

Intro to the Improvement Kata 101 (IK 101)

Application~, Beginner~, Solving Problems~
This class is an experiential introduction to the improvement cycle and coaching cycle of the Toyota Kata, a structured approach to continuous improvement that helps people develop a scientific mindset.  Designed for beginners, but some knowledge of lean is helpful. How fast can you lay out 24 cards in a precise sequence? You’ll discover that and more in this starter Kata class. You will be introduced to a structured improvement cycle that will let you discover how to reach a significant challenge in a series of incremental experiments. Led with a coaching pattern, you will learn how to take a step, make a prediction, observe the outcome and learn from it in a way that can inform your next step. You will leave familiar with these two patterns of working…
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15Jan 2023 by Jennifer Ayers

Intro to Lean

Beginner~, Foundational~, Solving Problems~
Intro to Lean is a beginning-level course that teaches participants the basic concepts of Lean Thinking through an interactive in-person simulation (paper airplanes). It is suitable for participants who work in office or manufacturing environments and includes many real-world examples from a wide variety of work environments. Intro to Lean is a prerequisite to many of the other classes we offer. This course is a full-day class focused on the foundational elements of lean and the importance of respect for people. Topics covered include: Waste, Value Add, Leadership, Customer Value, Strategy Continuous Improvement Cycle, 8 Wastes, 5S, Visual Controls, Physical Layout, Single Piece Flow Value Stream Mapping, Takt Time vs Cycle Time, Pull, Kanban 5 Why’s, Cross Training, Set Up Reduction/TPM, Standard Work, Mistake Proofing, Team Huddle, Metrics Audience: Applicable…
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15Jan 2023 by Jennifer Ayers

5S Workplace Organization

Application~, Beginner~, Foundational~, Solving Problems~
5S is a beginning/intermediate level course that teaches participants the value proposition of 5S through hands-on implementation in a real work environment. It is suitable for participants working in office or manufacturing environments. Attendees will alternate between learning and doing, resulting in hands-on application of 5S organizing/improving an area at a host company. Key Concepts: Understanding that 5S is a problem exposure tool Defining the 5 S’s (plus Safety) Documenting the current state, using the DOWNTIME concept to identify waste Planning a 5S event (event definition, leadership roles, steps for planning and executing the event) Putting the 5S into action Establishing visual controls, documenting standards, creating an audit process Prerequisite: Lean 101/Intro to Lean or exposure to foundational lean concepts within your work environment. Audience: Depending on the location of…
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15Jan 2023 by Jennifer Ayers

3H Teamwork – Showing Up with your Heart, Head, & Hands

Beginner~, Developing People~, Foundational~
3H Teamwork is a two-day series for individual contributors to help align them with the language and practices of their leaders who have attended 3H Leadership. The series content focuses on the following: Personal Responsibility Personal Communications Constructive Confrontation We help people enhance their self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and provide new perspectives on how to create positive interactions in the workplace. Lean organizations strive to continuously improve quality, lead-time and cost performance by harnessing the natural problem-solving creativity of all employees on a daily basis. This focus on problem-solving capability naturally emphasizes the importance of engaging employees critical thinking skills – their “heads”. Tapping the full potential of their creativity, however, also relies on engaging their human need to contribute and be creative – their “hearts”.  3H Teamwork is a series…
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