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01Jan 2023 by Jennifer Ayers

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

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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…

01Jan 2023 by Jennifer Ayers

3H Leadership Series – Fall 2022

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In person! (Updated dates listed below) Title: 3H Leadership – Engaging the Heart, Head, and HandsFacilitator: Kari PencaIntended Audience: This session is open to any individual within your organization who is interested in self-development and individual improvement. Leaders at all levels of the company, Emerging Leaders, and Individual Contributors who are influencers will all benefit from the concepts demonstrated and practiced throughout these sessions.Session dates: October 19th, November 9th, November 30th, December 14th, and January 11thTime: 8am – 4:30pmLocation: George Fox University Portland (Tigard) Campus 12753 S.W. 68th Ave. Portland, OR 97223 Portland, OR 97223Member Cost: $750 for the five Sessions (nonmember $1400) View a quick highlight reel of what the experience looks like (45 seconds) Course Description:Lean organizations strive to continuously improve quality, lead-time,…

08Apr 2022 by Jennifer Ayers

Keynote: Leading with Grit & Grace – April 28th

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With a lot of determination, resilience, and persistence (Grit) while leading with empathy and compassion (Grace), you will accomplish goals you thought were unattainable. In all that you do, remember to make things better. Join us as we listen to Ashleigh share stories of what she learned through this experience and how she continuously strives to improve her organization through the development of those within her span of care. In this interview-style keynote, Ashleigh will share: • Moving from a traditional command and control organizational culture by asking curious questions• The benefits of being a servant leader• Focusing on one major goal and allowing employees to identify actions to take to support it o Onex’ s2022 Wildly Important Goal: Customer Experience (Internal and External)• Using the Coach approach as a…

20Sep 2021 by Jennifer Ayers

Executive Leadership Keynote: Belonging & Building w/Deondra Wardelle – Oct 14th

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Belonging & Building Belonging and Building: How Lean Leaders can cultivate an equitable, inclusive, and innovative environment that actively demonstrates respect for people As leaders, we aspire is to create an environment of trust where people feel valued, are provided opportunities to succeed, contribute creative ideas, give their best effort, and know they belong. Respect for people is a key pillar for organizations working to create a culture of continuous improvement. In addition, today’s leaders must support, build, and inspire an ever-growing diverse workforce, which presents significant opportunities to develop an innovative and sustainable culture of inclusion. In this interactive keynote, Deondra will cover the following strategies for becoming a more inclusive organization. Share key leadership behaviors for cultivating an environment where all employees can give their bestHelp leaders recognize the…

11Nov 2020 by Jennifer Ayers

Coaching Conversations – Dec 3rd & 10th (Class is Full)

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The Art & Science of Building Relationships, Developing Skills, and Improving Performance A recent Harvard Business Review article cited research that most managers think they are good at coaching but really, they are just telling people what to do. Today’s environment of uncertainty and disruptive change requires more than quick decision making and an it’s easier to do it myself mentality. If leaders want increased performance, they must focus on the key driver of engagement – the leader-employee relationship. In this two-session workshop, participants will learn the four power skills of coaching conversations and create their own plan for intentional change by learning how to: Listen deeplyAsk questions instead of providing answersProvide feedback that recognizes strengthsReflect on the impact of their own behavior on the organization Intended Audience: Anyone…

21Oct 2020 by Jennifer Ayers

Leadership in Tough Times – Nov 17th

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Leadership Keynote with Ken Leatherman - When difficult, tragic, or unexpected events occur, leaders are expected to step forward and provide the skills to lead people through them. In Leadership in Tough Times, Ken Leatherman breaks down what happens when disaster hits and what is needed in each phase of the event to navigate to the other side successfully.He will discuss:The Turn - this is when the disaster hits; what is your role, and what is the environment like?The Reaction - is about how you and others will react.The Need - most of all, people need one main thing from leadership.The Pivot - what steps you need to take to work through and come out victorious!Join us for this one hour talk, followed by an engaging Q&A session to dive deeper into…

12Jun 2020 by Jennifer Ayers

Executive Leadership Summer Roundtable Series

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Open to all NWHPEC member company executive leaders, this forum will provide an opportunity for you to engage with other executives and share best practices around critical, timely, and relevant topics. This is a perfect opportunity to network and engage with others to learn how they are adapting, adjusting, and building the foundation for a powerful comeback. We will be meeting bi-weekly, throughout the summer in short 45 min increments. Click here for the series schedule, themes, and sample topics. The ultimate agenda will be set by the participants in the meeting. This roundtable series is free to all NWHPEC member companies. Contact [email protected] for the meeting link.

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