A3 Thinking – April 21 & 22 (POSTPONED)

A3 Thinking – April 21 & 22 (POSTPONED)

Classes, Events
Structured Problem-Solving and Coaching Skills to Support a Continuous Improvement Culture Date: April 21-22, 2020Time: 8:30am - 4pmLocation: TBDMember Cost: $400[Payment can be made via check made payable to NWHPEC, invoices will be sent out two weeks prior to the event. Payment processing must be verified one week prior to the event. Cancellations will be honored up to 10 days prior to the event. Please note: If you pay by credit card, a 10% fee will be assessed for canceling your attendance. “No shows” will not receive a refund or account credit.]Registration: email [email protected] Workshop summary 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…
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Leading With Purpose (Event is Full)

Leading With Purpose (Event is Full)

Events
NWHPEC is very excited to announce our first Women in Lean/Women in Leadership (WL2) event.  This event will be facilitated by an amazing woman, mother, and leader – Katie Anderson.  Katie is a leadership coach and consultant focused on helping leaders develop new skills for leading in a lean environment.   This inaugural event will serve as a platform for the women in our NWHPEC community to network and build business relationships.      During this engaging and interactive session, our guest speaker Katie Anderson, will lead you through a learning experience full of discussion and practice in which you will: Connect with your purpose and intention Practice fundamental coaching skills such as asking effective questions Tap into your creativity Learn and practice the art or coaching - asking questions, listening, and providing…
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Executive Leadership Session – Sept 11th

Executive Leadership Session – Sept 11th

Events
Join us for this amazing session with Paul Epstein from the Barry-Wehmiller Leadership Institute (BWLI).  The Barry-Wehmiller organization is known for creating unmatched success through the development of people.  They have discovered the key to great leadership through a philosophy that “Everybody Matters” (a book by Bob Chapman, CEO). BWLI works with companies like Amazon, American Airlines, US Navy Seals, the San Francisco 49ers, and many other well-known organizations.   Creating an Environment of Intrinsic Motivation Executive Session (President/CEO/COO/CFO/GM): 8-10am (networking and breakfast at 7:30am) Between rewards and consequences lies the environment of ownership and accountability.  Using a framework of purpose, personal engagement, alignment of systems, feedback, capability, and measurement, we’ve created a construct for leaders to gain awareness and adapt their cultural environment to encourage greater intrinsic motivation and accountability…
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Leading a Cultural Transformation + Gemba Walk Workshop – May 14-16th

Leading a Cultural Transformation + Gemba Walk Workshop – May 14-16th

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The heartbeat of any organization is its people.  In order to create a culture of continuous improvement, leaders must understand how they affect the culture, their role in supporting the culture, and the actions required to put systems in place to sustain the cultural transformation. Led by Toyota veterans Tracey and Ernie Richardson, in this session we will explore the key actions required to build a culture of continuous improvement and learn about our role as leaders when we go to the Gemba.   The Cultural Transformation session is intended for a large audience and can be a standalone event.  The two Gemba Walk workshops are intended for a smaller audience with 30 participants in each workshop.  Choose from two locations: A-dec (5/15) or Blount (5/16).  Workshop attendees must also attend…
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Practical Problem Solving Overview + Gemba Workshop with Mike Hoseus February 19-21, 2019

Practical Problem Solving Overview + Gemba Workshop with Mike Hoseus February 19-21, 2019

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Problem Solving is the foundation of Continuous Improvement. The tools within a Lean operating system are designed to identify problems. Do you have standardization and the expertise at all levels of your organization to solve them? The extent that you train and engage your organization in problem solving will ultimately determine your success in the lean journey. Mike Hoseus, co-author of Toyota Culture, will review how a Lean organization establishes their culture for problem solving at all levels. This Executive Forum will highlight the 8-Step systematic problem solving process through examples and case studies in the Overview Session, followed by an optional 2-day hands on Gemba Workshop. The Practical Problem Solving Overview Session is intended for a large audience and is a standalone event.  The Problem Solving Workshop is intended…
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3H Leadership: Engaging the Heart, Head, & Hands (Class is Full)

3H Leadership: Engaging the Heart, Head, & Hands (Class is Full)

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Title:                   3H Leadership – Engaging the Heart, Head, and Hands Facilitator:         Kari Penca Intended Audience: This session is open to any individual within your organization who is interested in self-development and improvement.  Leaders at all levels of the company, Emerging Leaders, and Individual Contributors will all benefit from the concepts demonstrated and practiced throughout these sessions. Session dates:   August 8th, September 12th, October 10th, November 14th, and December 12th  (2nd Wednesday of every month) Time:                  8am – 5pm Location:            Columbia Edgewater Country Club – Fireplace Room 2220 NE Marine Dr. Portland, OR  97211 Cost:                    $650 for the 5 Sessions (includes materials) [Payment can be made via check made payable to NWHPEC or via credit card, invoices will be sent out the fourth…
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5S Special Interest Group (SIG)

5S Special Interest Group (SIG)

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5S Special Interest Group Special Interest Groups are organic and member-led. Each participant will have a chance to host, share, and solicit feedback from other group members over the duration of the SIG.  You'll have an opportunity to meet with people from different backgrounds and experience levels to collaborate on best practices and support each other as you move forward.  There is no cost to participate. If you are interested in collaborating with other members who are implementing, reinvigorating, or resetting their 5S/6S programs, this group is for you! Our first meeting is June 27th from 8-9:30am at Smith Gardens.  Contact me if you'd like to join us at this or future gatherings. [email protected]
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