N.E.W. LEAN Conference

Organizations are inundated with change. New technologies, operational challenges, and adjusted expectations compound change. Learn to navigate personal and organizational change with a simple framework to increase resilience in yourself and others. You’ll learn techniques to clearly communicate change, how to connect leaders, and reduce resistance to change. Utilize the R.E.A.D.Y. framework to help yourself and others effectively adapt to and accept change.

• Define the change and change impact on stakeholders
• Utilize the power of the R.E.A.D.Y. framework to provide clarity 
• Develop sponsor alignment and engagement for change success
• Recognize and reduce resistance while encouraging support
• Develop a plan for sustainable change adoption.

This session provides a framework and tools to simplify change management practices and ensure stakeholders can adopt and sustain organizational change.

9:30am - 9:45am

White Belt Certification - Part 1

A Lean Six Sigma White Belt certification is a start to your Lean journey!  The White Belt certification introduces individuals to the basics of Lean Six Sigma methodologies including: an overview of Lean and Six Sigma, understanding the basics of DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control), basic problem solving tools and techniques and roles and responsibilities in a Lean Six Sigma project.

Lunch & Power Panel

Listen to our panel of continuous improvement experts from diverse industries answer questions about their challenges and successes of their journey to True North. This panel brings together different viewpoints and expertise to bring you a richer perspective on continuous improvement inside and outside of traditional manufacturing environments.

White Belt Certification - Part 2

1:45pm - 2:00pm

2:00pm - 2:30pm