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21Sep 2023 by Jennifer Ayers

Webinar: Enterprise Excellence is Inclusive Excellence – Oct 9th

Developing People~, Leadership~, Webinar

Join our DEIA focus group as we hear from a guest speaker, William Harvey, on the topic of inclusion. Enterprise excellence and inclusive excellence are closely linked, and real-world challenges have shown that both are essential to the success of any organization. To achieve enterprise excellence, organizations must focus on improving their operations and processes while creating an inclusive environment that engages everyone. In this interactive session, the facilitator will invite participants to explore inclusive excellence at their organization. Join William Harvey in a discussion on the following topics: • The business case for DEIA and why a business case is a bad idea• Lessons from the United States Military• How certification systems and CI teams can destroy inclusive practices• Leadership is language and how language invites everyone to the…

04Sep 2023 by Jennifer Ayers

Lean Leadership Skills to Engage the Heart, Head, and Hands – Sept thru Dec 2023 (5, 1-day sessions)

Application~, Classes, Developing People~, Intermediate~, Leadership~

A day in the life of a Leader can be challenging. Leaders are faced with pressures from the business (quality, delivery, productivity) along with the often highly emotional demands of managing people. Our people are the foundation and critical link to the success of your business. To be an effective leader, one must first develop an understanding of and a system for building and maintaining relationships (engaging the heart 💜). Culture begins with us. If we are not primed to emulate the core values and culture of our organization, we can’t expect our team members to consistently perform and respond to situations and problems in ways we expect by engaging their critical thinking skills (using their head 😊). Unleashed potential is a hidden gem within your team/organization. The leading indicator for…

21Aug 2023 by Jennifer Ayers

Coaching for Engagement – Sept 29th (Class is FULL)

Classes, Developing People~, Intermediate~, Leadership~

The true role of a leader is a coach. This includes coaching to develop, coaching to improve, and coaching to engage. Engagement comes when people feel supported and trusted to make decisions and to accept failures as learning opportunities. This class focuses on teaching the foundational skills required to create engagement within your team. When done effectively, coaching for engagement helps develop capability and creates motivation to innovate, improve, and solve problems. This course will teach you a different approach to conversations, ones that focus on development vs. just sharing information. This ultimately translates into a team that is motivated, engaged, and empowered to drive improvement and solve problems.Join us for this interactive four hour in person class to learn the critical coaching skills that allow you to become a…

15Aug 2023 by Jennifer Ayers

Virtual Tour: Kaas Tailored – Sept 11-14th

Application~, Developing People~, Leadership~, Learning Tours

Who is “Kaas Tailored”? We are a manufacturing facility located in Mukilteo, Washington. We want our workplace to be one of joy and learning, which is why we are committed to developing people through a culture of Continuous Improvement. To fund these efforts, we produce high-quality upholstered goods and provide design services to like-minded customers. What can be learned on the virtual tour? We want to help you answer the question, "Why should I bother learning about this?" Our method includes conversations with a variety of Kaas team members, in-depth training on the 7 wastes, and an intro to the improvement tools we use. You will experience team train, team clean, visual management tools, and Kaizen problem-solving. The day ends with 30 minutes of Q & A with Kaas leadership.…

08Jul 2023 by Jennifer Ayers

Building Team Trust – Aug 7th

Classes, Developing People~, Leadership~

*This pilot workshop is being held primarily for members of the Training Special Interest Group and is targeted towards trainers who are willing to provide feedback for A-dec's new Trust workshop. Description: Trust is the foundation for any successful highly productive team. Many organizations don’t invest time in trust-building and assume that teams are figuring it out on their own. The results can be dwindling productivity, high turnover, and low morale. We will spend several hours doing team-building activities in an effort to be seen and known by each other and build a foundation of trust. Outcome: Create a high-trust environment in a short period of time. Gather feedback from experienced trainers. Date: August 7, 2023 Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm (lunch included - $10 donation suggested) Location: A-dec Campus in…

02May 2023 by Jennifer Ayers

Executive Keynote: How We Win w/Billy Taylor – May 24th

Developing People~, Events, Leadership~

https://youtu.be/Qv7lw_gLAxE This highly actionable virtual keynote details How to Win using a tried-and-true process. Billy details the strategies, mindsets, and processes proven to convert strategy into results, disconnected operations into an aligned enterprise, and a lack of trust into a high-performing, self-sustaining culture of ownership. In this keynote, we will explore how to achieve success in any organization by implementing three key principles: Deliberate Clarity, Deliberate Ownership, and Deliberate Practice. By linking these principles with the development of a high-performance, self-sustaining culture, organizations can achieve sustainable growth and success in their respective industries. This presentation is ideal for leaders and teams who are: Lacking clarity on how to define, align, or execute the strategies that will build trust and deliver sustainable results Failing to meet their performance or production goals and don’t…

15Jan 2023 by Jennifer Ayers

A3 Thinking

Application~, Developing People~, Intermediate~, Leadership~, Solving Problems~

Speciality Workshop Do you think of an A3 as just a document or form to complete? A3 thinking is much more than that! Solving problems is not a linear process, but rather requires iterative thinking, evidence gathering, analysis, and input from stakeholders. The A3 problem-solving framework, and the thinking it represents, is foundational to the development of a culture of continuous improvement. The practice of A3 thinking develops evidence-based problem solving, fosters communication and consensus among stakeholders, and creates better alignment to strategic goals. The process of A3 thinking and coaching also serves as a method for people development, knowledge sharing and change management. During this two-day interactive workshop taught by Katie Anderson (author of Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn), you will learn how to more effectively practice A3…

Category: Leadership~