Why Even Bother With Continuous Improvement?

We live in a world of big data, which gets used in countless ways - which ads you see when you’re online, which piece of equipment in a manufacturing facility is not running correctly, where you have traveled, or what you like to eat. The way organizations manage and derive insight from it is changing the way the world uses information. While the use of big data is not new, any organization that relies on its use to make decisions needs to consider the reliability of the data collected. In this webinar, we will discuss techniques to help you validate your big data.   About Amita Sherwood Amita is certified Lean Six Sigma a master Black Belt with 18 years of performance improvement and organisational effectiveness experience in a variety of industries including insurance, Federal (DoD and Civilian), Health Care, Higher Education, Financial Services, and Information Technology. Amita has spent 14 years consulting with private and public organizations on planning and executing performance improvement initiatives. She has completed a variety of engagements including: strategic planning, large scale lean six sigma deployment strategy and execution, development and delivery of six sigma training, project and team facilitation and coaching. Amita holds a […]

Today’s business world is characterized by uncertainty and interdependence. In this environment theperformance zone of an organization is the Learning zone. There are two major aspects of a Learning Organization. First, people feel invited and expected to share their ideas, concerns and mistakes. Everything else isunderstood as robbing the organization of an innovation or learning opportunity. Second, learning and development are a integral part of any role throughout the organization. Leaders lead byexample, with support and challenge. They aim to develop themselves while developing others. This culture is promoted by intentional leadership practices.   About Sabrina Matter Sabrina Malter is passionate about creating a work environment where everyone can bring their full self towork and make the boldest impact for the organization and beyond. She loves to challenge, encourage, andsupport organizations which embark on their learning and growth journey. Sabrina brings her passion to life asa Leadership and Learning Coach & Consultant at Sabrina Malter - Unveil Business Consulting. She understandsthe power of Lean thinking, and Lean tools and techniques in working towards her vision with a specialexpertise and skill in Lean Kata Coaching. She is a passionate and empathetic Lean Kata Coach, Coaching Trainer and Coach-the-Coach. Sabrina’s 25 years of […]

Visual controls are required for the effective management and distribution of work. Transactional processes that are automated and lack effective visual controls, create operational inefficiencies and backlogs that are often not visible to management. This presentation provides an overview of the application of key Lean visual management concepts to the optimization of digital or automated processes. Strategies to reengineer workflows using existing technology will be outlined.   About Paola Torres Paola Torres is a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and continuous improvement professional with 17 years of experience in the Healthcare industry. She is currently a Sr. Performance Improvement Manager at Healthfirst in NYC. Prior to joining Healthfirst, she was the Director of Supply Chain Transformation and Integration at NYU Langone Health. As a Lean Six Sigma practitioner and coach, she has led over 40 cross functional Kaizen/Rapid Improvement Events (RIE) integrating change management concepts and adult learning theory into applied process improvement science. A native of Colombia, she received her BS in Microbiology from Javeriana University in Bogota and MPA in Health Care Management from New York University. Webinar   7:30 PM – 8:30 PM (Dubai Time) 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM (Riyadh Time) 11:30 PM – 12:30 […]

سيناقش عبدالرحمن  في هذه الندوة: شخصيات الموظفين داخل العمل كيف تتعامل الشخصيات المختلفة وما هي نقاط التطوير لكل شخصية ما هي أفضل شخصية لك كقائد نبذة عن عبدالرحمن ادريس عبد الرحمن إدريس حاصل على درجة البكالوريوس من جامعة ASPU  - الأردن. بدأ رحلته التدريبية في ايكيا 2008 م حيث كان أحد الموظفين الرئيسيين في قسم الموارد البشرية. غادر ايكيا لقيادة قسم التدريب في إحدى الشركات المحلية في المملكة العربية السعودية (مغربي للبصريات) حيث كان يقود التدريب والتطوير في جميع أنحاء المملكة العربية السعودية والبحرين وبعد ذلك التحق بشركات أخرى. عمل عبد الرحمن أيضًا كجزء من فريق تأسيس شركة تدريب وتوظيف التي كان يملكها الرئيس التنفيذي لإيكيا، حيث كان يصمم دورات تدريبية وبرامج تطوير. كما قدم دورات مختلفة خلال سيرته التدريبية في مجال القيادة وخدمة العملاء والتحفيز والعمل الجماعي أخلاقيات العمل - التفاوض - حل المشكلات - التفكير الإبداعي وغيرها. وفي عام 2017 انضم إلى Crestcom لتولي قيادة قسم التدريب والعمليات في القاء برنامج القائد المتكامل والان يعمل في بنك الجزيرة في قسم التعلم والتطوير. الشهادات: شهادة تدريب المدربين من INTRAC شهادة تدريب المدربين من الموسسة العامة للتدريب TVTC شهادة منسق و مقدم دورات تدريبة من جامعة جورج واشنطن شهادة تطوير الأداء البشري من قبل JICC شهادة مدرب معتمد لتطوير القيادة […]

Lean accounting, simply defined, is the application of lean thinking to all accounting and finance systems and processes. What is unique about lean accounting, compared to other applications of lean thinking, is how it is applied to the roles of accounting. The overriding purpose and goal of lean thinking, in any industry, is to serve customers better. In accounting processes, what customers want is common knowledge, such as paying invoices on-time or closing the books quickly. In lean accounting, it’s about how to deliver these products and services in the least wasteful waypossible. Lean accounting is about paying invoices on-time without having to get last minute approvals. Lean accounting is closing the books on-time without working punishing overtime. In this webinar you will learn the 4 foundational practices of lean accounting and how to apply them to improve payables, receivables and month-end close.   About Nick Katko Nick is President and owner of BMA. Since 2002, Nick and has leveraged his Lean Accounting experience and philosophy  in assisting BMA clients in developing, leading and coaching them in their Lean Accounting transformations. Clients Nick has served range of organizations world-wide from family-owned businesses to multi-national companies in industries such as manufacturing, […]

Leading change and influencing people is a powerful skillset to have but not as easy as it sounds. Marlies will share with you her tips and tricks that she has learned over the years as a change agent in healthcare. You will undoubtedly be surprised as she myth busts traditional ways of thinking about change. She will give you some practical tools that you can immediately apply in your work.   About Marlies van Dijk Marlies leads the Design Lab at Alberta Health Services – she is a self-proclaimed rebel, a public speaker, blogger and a believer in design thinking to innovate.   Webinar   7:30 PM – 8:30 PM (Dubai Time) 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM (Riyadh Time) 9:30 AM – 10:30 PM (Mountain Time) Book Event

Lean as a problem-solving and improvement methodology has been constant for the last sixty years without any major changes in how it is done. We know that innovation comes from effectively responding to disruptors, and nothing has disrupted the way in which everyone works more than COVID-19. Remote work is the new reality and has led to innovations in the way that we implement Lean, specifically the creation of virtual Kaizen Events.  Come learn how to facilitate remote improvement in your organization using easy-to-use technology.   About Jared Thatcher Jared Thatcher has been practicing Lean for nearly two decades in a variety of industries including manufacturing, automotive, energy, IT, construction, aviation, non-profit, health care, and currently works in government.  He is an Amazon Best-Selling author with his book, "Parenting the Lean Way" and he is the host of the annual Virtual Lean Summit which brings in experts from around the world to share their insights into improving participant's Lean skills. Jared coaches other Lean professionals, consults on improvement projects, and is writing his second book on how to host virtual Kaizen events.  He earned his MBA from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland and lives in Gig Harbor, Washington with his family. […]

Fabio will discuss how to identify methods to manage and adapt an organisation strategy using Hoshin Kanri (Policy Deployment). The webinar will highlight the power of coaching and getting everyone aligned to the organisation strategy.   About Fabio Camorani Fabio held various operation and quality positions throughout his career, he has been Lean Change Agent in Electrolux for many years, with long direct experience in the gemba, leading workshops and activities in Lean Thinking, Strategy Deployment, Safety and Lean Process Development, improving quality, cost and delivery. Winner of the EMS Electrolux Global Award, he also led projects for Lean sustainability and cultural change in Egypt (4 factories). Currently he is the Lean Manager for Italy, factories and warehouses, in Electrolux. Webinar   7:30 PM – 8:30 PM (Dubai Time) 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM (Riyadh Time) 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM (Italy Time) Book Event

Identifying lean improvements can be challenging for many teams.  Some of the problems include but are not limited to what metrics to use, how to present the information, and when to present the information.  One of the tenets of lean accounting is the Box Score, a three-dimensional view of the value stream, for anyone involved with continuous improvement to create and solve these issues.  The Box Score will provide clarity and transparency to produce organizational buy-in for sustained continuous improvement momentum.  The Box Score can be an initial visible first step impacting all sectors of an organization for a lean transformation. The presentation will cover: History of the box score Three-dimensional construction of the value stream Exercise of implementing various Box Scores Examples and discussion of how to present the Box Score to stakeholders About Gary Kapanowski Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Certified ASQ Bronze Lean professional, cost accountant, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt lecturer at Lawrence Technological University Professional Development Center, and contributing editor for Cost Management. Utilizing experience with metrics and the balance scorecard, Gary earned the 2006 financial executive of the year award from Robert Half International and Institute of Management Accountants. Gary has been a featured […]

Lean tools and methods are straightforward. They're easy to understand and easy to implement. The challenging piece of any lean implementation is managing the necessary change in your company's culture. This presentation will tell you why that culture change is so important and how to manage it.   About Rick Bohan Rick Bohan is the principal of Chagrin River Consulting, LLC. Rick has more than 25 years of experience as a business consultant with a variety of public and private organizations. Rick specializes in helping organizations achieve operational excellence through the design and implementation of lean and agile operating systems. He has extensive experience in the design and implementation of large-scale total quality management, lean enterprise, and employee involvement initiatives. Rick applies project management and functional skills to design, develop, and implement successful business solutions. His areas of expertise include process analysis and redesign, technology planning (both software selection and custom development), and organizational realignment. Rick Bohan has been engaged with clients such as Great Lakes Brewing, Vitamix, Talan Products, Superior Roll Forming, and Vail Packaging. His project experience includes: Lean manufacturing implementations, Strategic planning, Total Quality Management implementations, Large scale organization development and change, Organization-wide employee involvement initiatives, Senior […]