Catch Ball Catch Ball is using the Lean Strategic Planning tool (Hoshin Kanri) on a smaller level.  Hoshin Kanri applies Lean principles and practices for Strategic Planning or Policy Deployment.  Hoshin Kanri expanding Lean beyond Manufacturing and Service Operations; and puts Lean into Design, Procurement, Finance and Sales and Marketing. This workshop will touch upon: Introduction to Hoshin Kanri Foundation of Hoshin The Hoshin Kanri Process Tools of Hoshin Management Role Case Examples and Hands on Exercises Prerequisite: None. What…

Training Within Industry (TWI) is often called the “Roots of Lean”. It was created by the United States during World War II to address the need to quickly and effectively train thousands of industrial workers to support production for the war effort. The TWI program created practical methods by which any organization could create work standards and effective training practices. In the 70 years since TWI was developed companies have saved hundreds of thousands of dollars using its methods.Far from…

Leader Standard Work & Coaching Kata - Online Class Emerald Valley High Performance Enterprise Consortium (EVHPEC) is hosting a training session on Leader Standard Work/Toyota Kata. Leader Standard Work and Toyota Kata are lean tools that help leaders build their team’s problem solving skills. Participants will learn techniques associated with developing leadership skills, visual management, and coaching skills. This Toyota Kata workshop will touch upon: Rewiring our brains for continuous improvement Improvement Kata Undertand the direction Grasp the current condition…

Prerequisite: None, although this workshop is targeted towards individuals whose responsibilities include leading change. Ideal attendees are: Organizational Leaders, Managers, and Lean Leaders. What to Bring: Paper, pencil and a willingness to share how change is managed within your organization Fees: Free to EV-HPEC member organizations; $125 per person for non-member organizations. Register Here   ---- Community Partners: Lane County Economic Development Department Lane Workforce Partnership LCC Business Development Center Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce Emerald Valley High Performance Enterprise Consortium…

In this course participants will learn: Overview of Corporate Culture Why do Lean Efforts Fail? What is a Lean Culture? Present State and Desired State Resistance to Change Creating the Lean Culture Register Here!

Project Management / High Performing Teams Project management and high performing teams are a critical part of any continuous improvement journey. In this course, we will cover several project planning methods in addition to learning how to estimate project scope and schedule. We’ll also discuss how we manage project resources and engage the most important part of any project: people. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to do the following: Plan and estimate project scope, resources, and…