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20Aug 2023 by Jennifer Ayers

Lean 101 – 6 week series, 2 options: Starts Sept 19th (FULL) & Sept 21st

Lean 101(a virtual learning experience) 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 participants who work in office or manufacturing environments and includes…

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.…

09Jul 2023 by Jennifer Ayers

TWI Job Instruction – Aug 21-25th (Full)

Application~, Classes, Developing People~

Reach out to join the waitlist! Title: TWI Job Instruction (JI) Training Description: This five-day (~3 hrs/day) hands-on class teaches the process for creating effective Job Instructions. Participants will learn this four-step method using a part or process they bring to the class. They will walk away with a complete Job Instruction breakdown sheet for the part/process of their choice. Date: Aug 21-25, 2023 Time: 8am – 11am Location: Milwaukee Electronics: 1140 NW 3rd Ave, Canby, OR 97013 Cost: $450 per person Overview: The Training Within Industry (TWI) programs were developed in the United States sixty years ago and played a major role in boosting industrial production to the levels required to win the Second World War. After the war, they were introduced around the world and, most notably, are still in wide use in Japan…

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…

05Jun 2023 by Jennifer Ayers

TWI Job Instruction – June 6-9th (Class is Full)

Application~, Classes, Developing People~, Intermediate~

Title: TWI Job Instruction (JI) Training Description: This four-day (1/2 days) hands-on class teaches the process for creating effective Job Instructions. Participants will learn this four-step method using a part or process they bring to the class. They will walk away with a complete Job Instruction breakdown sheet for the part/process of their choice. Date: June 6-9, 2023 Time: 8am – noon (Session is full, contact [email protected] to be added to the waitlist for our next class) Location: Skutt Ceramics; 6441 SE Johnson Creek Blvd, Portland, OR 97206 Cost: $450 per person Overview: The Training Within Industry (TWI) programs were developed in the United States sixty years ago and played a major role in boosting industrial production to the levels required to win the Second World War. After the war, they…

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…

28Apr 2023 by Jennifer Ayers

Book Club: Measures of Success – May/June

Book Club, Solving Problems~

Members only - Wednesdays, May 17th - June 14th (11:30am-12:15pm Pacific Time) Join our Spring Book Club. We'll be reading Measures of Success - React Less, Lead Better, Improve More, by Mark Graban. Our book clubs are a fun, casual way to read and discuss a book. The group will provide some great perspectives and insights along the way. Are you tired of constantly reacting to every little change in your organization's metrics? Are you overwhelmed by the sheer amount of data you have to sift through, wondering which metrics are truly meaningful and which are just noise? If so, this is the book for you. This book offers a practical guide to managing your organization's metrics in a more effective and sustainable way. With vivid stories and clear examples…

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