26Apr 2022 by Jennifer Ayers
Lean 101: 6-week series – Apr 19 – May 24 (Class is FULL)

Lean 101: 6-week series – Apr 19 – May 24 (Class is FULL)

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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…
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30Nov 2021 by Jennifer Ayers
Leader Standard Work – Dec 3rd (Class is Full)

Leader Standard Work – Dec 3rd (Class is Full)

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Leader Standard Work: Creating your new leadership routine The true purpose of leadership is to empower and develop your employees so they can achieve awesome things.  To accomplish this, you need a standard way of working that will allow you to maximize your efficiency and impact while fulfilling your most important duty to your people.As the whirlwind takes over our day, we quickly lose control of our priorities.  Once we fall into firefighting mode, our ability to improve and sustain processes and activities becomes secondary.  This is where Leader Standard Work (LSW) comes into play.  LSW is the foundation to creating new leadership habits that will allow you to spend more time listening to your team, developing your team’s problem-solving abilities, and sustaining improvements.During this interactive session you will:* Gain…
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06Oct 2021 by Jennifer Ayers
5C’s of Psychological Safety – Oct 28th (Class is FULL – join the waitlist)

5C’s of Psychological Safety – Oct 28th (Class is FULL – join the waitlist)

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Do you want to build a culture of trust, collaboration, and innovation at work? Do you want everyone to feel included, accepted for who they are, and valued? If yes, you need an environment where everyone feels psychologically safe. Join Karyn Ross and Jessica House as they set the stage for you to create psychological safety for yourself and at work in this 2.5 hour fully interactive workshop. What you will learn:• Why is Psychological Safety so important?• What are the 5C’s of Psychological Safety?• How can I create Psychological Safety? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ur9HZYzKeME Date: October 28thTime: 8-10:30amLocation: The comfort of your home/office via ZoomTechnology (virtual): Computer/laptop. A second monitor can be helpful, but not required. You will need to be on-screen, so please use a device with a webcam and a…
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09Apr 2019 by Jennifer Ayers
3H Teamwork – May 6th & June 3rd (Class is Full)

3H Teamwork – May 6th & June 3rd (Class is Full)

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Title: 3H Teamwork – Engage your 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 individual improvement.  Individual contributors/front line workers/team members will benefit from the concepts demonstrated and practiced throughout these sessions.  It is designed for non-leaders.   (Note:  Our next the 3H Leadership class will be held Aug-Dec this year.)    Dates:       May 6th and June 3rd, 2019  (1st Mondays) Time:         8am – 4:30pm Location:  Crown Plaza Portland - Lake Oswego                   14811 Kruse Oaks Drive                   Lake Oswego, Oregon Cost:         $250 for the 2 Sessions  [Payment can be made via check made payable to NWHPEC,…
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17May 2018 by Jennifer Ayers
Intro to Lean (Office Focus) – Class is full

Intro to Lean (Office Focus) – Class is full

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Intro to Lean - Admin/Office process focused Description: This is a one-day overview of all Lean principles with a fun and interactive simulation to demonstrate the application of the Lean tools within an office environment.  This class is a pre-requisite for many other classes and is a very beneficial class for people new to Lean principles or individuals who need a broader Lean education. Date: Thursday, June 13th Time: 8am-5pm Location: ESCO Corporation Cost:  $150 per person Key Concepts: Introduction to Lean is a beginning level course which teaches students the basic concepts of Lean Thinking. This includes topics around waste, value, 5S, single piece flow, Kanban, etc.  This session is designed for participants who work in office environments and includes many real-world examples from a wide variety of work…
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14May 2018 by Jennifer Ayers
PDCA Thinking (June 7th) – Class is Full

PDCA Thinking (June 7th) – Class is Full

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Title:  PDCA Thinking: Rapid Cycles of Learning Through PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Adjust) Description:  The purpose of this hands-on workshop is to develop problem solving skills using a pattern of learning through alignment and experimentation.  Additionally, participants will build skills to demonstrate these best practices throughout their organizations. This interactive workshop compliments classroom learning and with hands-on application exercises.  The exercises teach attendees how to incorporate PDCA concepts into daily practice to solve problems, attain business strategies, and achieve operational excellence in their organization. Audience: This course is designed for all levels and roles within an organization. Key Concepts:  - Understand Plan-Do-Check-Adjust Thinking.  Define each component and understand how to apply PDCA as a foundational element of learning and discovery. - Effectively connect Strategy Deployment to real business improvement through alignment of focused…
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