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08Apr 2022 by Jennifer Ayers

Keynote: Leading with Grit & Grace – April 28th

Events

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.

04Mar 2020 by Jennifer Ayers

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…

11Nov 2019 by Jennifer Ayers

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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