N.E.W. LEAN Conference
The Journey to True North; It is a journey, not a destination.
September 25, 2024
7:30am - 4:00pm
NWTC Corporate Conference Center
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Until July 28, 2024. ($180/ person)
Full Price: $225.00/ person
The journey to Lean is not a straight path by any means. There are twists, turns and setbacks along the way. In this year's Lean conference, we will hear about the Lean journeys from a variety of local businesses. Share in their success stories, celebrate their revolutionary results, and relate to their stories when Lean becomes a challenge in an organization.
Attendees will get a chance to learn from experts in Lean about ways their organization can start or continue their own lean journey. Join us this September to have an open and honest dialog about the journey to True North!
AGENDA
7:30am - 8:00am | Registration, Breakfast, & Marketplace | ||
8:05am - 9:20am | Keynote - The Journey to True North Presenter: Katie Labedz, Learning To Lean By anchoring continuous improvement efforts to a True North, organizations ensure that their actions are purposeful and aligned with their ultimate objectives. Katie will discuss the holistic approach to True North that not only focuses on efficiency gains but also considers the broader mission, values, and purpose of the organization. Whether applied in a business context or to personal development, Katie will show us how the concept of continuous improvement towards a True North encourages sustained growth, innovation, and excellence. | ||
9:20am - 9:30am | Break | ||
9:30am - 10:20am | Session #1 - Back to Basics. Building CI from the Ground Up Presenters: Katie Chase & Jennifer Riley, Thrivent Establishing a culture of continuous improvement is a vital aspect of organizational development, yet it can be daunting to know where to begin. Discover how Thrivent revitalized its Continuous Improvement (CI) program from the grassroots level, breathing new life into organizational processes. | -OR- | White Belt Certification (Part 1) Presenter: Katie Labedz, Learning To Lean 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. (To earn your White Belt Certification, participants must attend part 1 and part 2.) |
10:20am - 10:30am | Break | ||
10:30am - 11:20am | Session #2 - Early Lean Journeys in a Manufacturing Environment Presenter: Joe Salscheider, Green Bay Packaging Inc. This session will aim at companies looking to implement lean manufacturing into their business. Participants will learn about the following:
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11:20am - 12:45pm | 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. | ||
12:45pm - 1:00pm | Break | ||
1:00pm - 1:50pm | Session #3 - Accelerating Excellence: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Presenter: Angela Winker, NWTC Join us for an immersive learning experience aimed at equipping participants with the tools and techniques of Lean Six Sigma methodology. This workshop will empower attendees to identify and eliminate waste, streamline processes, and drive continuous improvement within their organizations. Through interactive sessions, case studies, and practical exercises, participants will gain a deep understanding of Lean Six Sigma green belt principles and how to apply them effectively to achieve measurable results. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to process improvement, this workshop promises to accelerate your journey towards operational excellence. | -OR- | White Belt Certification (Part 2) Presenter: Katie Labedz, Learning To Lean 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. (To earn your White Belt Certification, participants must attend part 1 and part 2.) |
1:50pm - 2:00pm | Break | ||
2:00pm - 2:50pm | Session #4 - Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement: Aligning, Engaging, and Evolving Presenter: Stacey Murphy, Nature's Way In this interactive session, we'll explore how quality teams at Nature's Way developed and built a culture of continuous improvement. Discover how to:
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2:50pm - 3:00pm | Break | ||
3:00pm - 3:50pm | Session #5 - Reducing Readmissions Through Kaizen Presenter: Rick Fifield, Bellin Health Using a Lean approach to eliminate waste and breaking down silos in something as complex as readmissions by engaging the hearts and minds of frontline staff to deliver better value to those they serve. By engaging the people doing the work and focusing on the patient, you are able to make the right work easier to do, improve communication and hand-offs, and reduce readmissions. At Bellin we have created the mindset of Kaizen with the readmissions team that this is about small incremental improvements to achieve the goal, putting the word ‘continuous’ in continuous improvement. | ||
3:50pm - 4:00pm | Closing Remarks Katie Labedz, Learning To Lean & Denise Hansel, NWTC | ||
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N.E.W. Lean Conference, click HERE.
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