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14Mar 2024 by Jennifer Ayers

The Bench – April 22nd

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

19Feb 2024 by Jennifer Ayers

The Bench – March 22nd

Benchmark Request, Events

Two benchmarking topics: Choose to discuss 1) DEI or 2) Quality Metrics/Quality Systems 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 March, we’ll split into self-assigned groups and focus on the list of topics below. 1) DEI - An opportunity to talk about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in your organization. 2) Quality Metrics and Quality Systems. How do you measure quality? What's working, what isn't? How are your systems set up to support your metrics? Date: Mar 22, 2024 Time: 11-11:55am (Pacific) Registration: available for NWHPEC members through Zoom (click below) Register

23Jan 2024 by Jennifer Ayers

The Bench – Feb 22nd

Benchmark Request, Events

2 Topics: Choose CI Metrics/CI Teams OR Leadership development skills 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 February, we’ll split into self-assigned groups and focus on the list of topics below. 1) CI Metrics & How Lean Teams are organized You bring the questions and challenges; the group will offer advice and share lessons learned. 2) Supervisor/Leadership Development Skills What are your needs/requirements for training? Help shape NWHPEC leadership training in the upcoming year to fit your needs/demands. Date: Feb 22, 2024 Time: 11-11:55am (Pacific) Registration: available for NWHPEC members through Zoom (click below)…

16Oct 2023 by Jennifer Ayers

The Bench: Beyond Lean Manufacturing – Oct 23rd

Benchmark Request, Events

In October's "Bench"marking session, we'll be discussing the topic of applying lean beyond manufacturing areas. This is a great opportunity to talk with others about where and how they are engaging people throughout the organization and making traction on documenting and improving administrative processes. This is an open forum discussion, all are welcome to come ask questions, share ideas, and share best practices. Applicable to any organization outside of manufacturing: HR, finance, product development, marketing, IT, etc. Date: Monday, October 23, 2023 Time: 11:30am (Pacific) Venue: Zoom Registration open to all NWHPEC members. Click here.

07Jul 2023 by Jennifer Ayers

The Bench: What is your organization’s approach to DEI? – July 19th

Events

Welcome to The Bench, an open forum where we discuss and share best practices around a particular topic. In July, we'll be diving into Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Accessibility. What is your organization's strategy around DEI? How are you involving others? What is your education strategy? How are you measuring your efforts? ....and any other questions you may have Please come and share what you're doing in your organization. Bring your questions and challenges, so you can learn from each other. All NWHPEC members are welcome. (No fee) Date: July 19th Time: 9-9:55am (Pacific) Venue: Zoom Audience: HR professionals, organizational leaders, DEI resource groups, individual contributors, and anyone curious about the topic. Registration link (members only)

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…

01Jan 2023 by Jennifer Ayers

Value Stream Mapping Workshop (supply chain focus) – Dec 6-7 (in person)

Events

This two-day hands on workshop is beneficial for those looking to learn how to document, analyze and improve the flow of information or materials required to produce a product or service for a customer. While analyzing RealWear’s Supply Chain value stream (includes order receipt, financial approval, order fulfillment through 3PL, and receipt of invoice), participants will document the current state, identify and document a future state, and create specific steps to help RealWear move from the current state to the future state. This is an excellent opportunity to learn and practice one of the key Lean tools! Key Concepts: Understand how to see the flow of value across a value stream Visualize functional areas of work and how they interact Identify waiting and waste in workflows Resolve misperceptions across different…

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