Digital Transformation and Lean Visual Management

In this interactive webinar you can expect to: Discover the connections between stress, emotions, health, and productivity. Learn a model of stress management. Explore strategies for turning stress into positive action for yourself and the people in your organization.   About Doug Lundrigan As a speaker/instructor/facilitator Doug is known for his ability to connect seemingly unrelated concepts, create “aha!” moments, and balance evidence-based learning with intangible  concepts. Raised on the prairies of Canada, Doug’s first opportunity to lead others was when he was selected as foreman of a landscaping crew at 16 years of age. Since then he has had many leadership positions and had responsibility for the work of up to 180 people. Doug loves to help people achieve their highest potential. He measures his success by how happy and successful people become after he coaches or instructs them. The majority of individuals he coaches achieve a job promotion within a year. Doug has developed successful leaders in the private, public, and non-profit sectors. Doug holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Psychology from the University of Alberta and a MBA from University of Phoenix Webinar   7:30 PM – 8:00 PM (Dubai Time) 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM […]

سيناقش صالح في هذه الندوة كيفية القيام بالتحول الرقمي الناجح للموارد البشرية. سيقدم بعض الأمثلة للتحول تساعد الحضور على كيفية التنفيذ الناجح للتحول. نبذة عن صالح طارق القروني مدير عام رأس المال البشري و نائب الرئيس المكلف لقطاع تميز الأعمال في شركة  Solutions حاصل على شهادة البكالوريس من جامعة الملك فهد للبترول والمعادن في علوم الحاسب خبرة تمتد لأكثر من 10 سنوات في مجال الموارد البشرية , عمل من خلالها على تطويرالقيادات و المواهب , تأسيس ممارسات التعاقب الوظيفي , رقمنة وأتمتة عمليات الموارد البشرية في كل من الشركة السعودية للكهرباء وشركة Solutions Webinar   7:30 PM – 8:00 PM (Dubai Time) 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM (Riyadh Time) 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM (Cairo Time) Book Event

In order to sustainably build a Kaizen strategy and an associated Kaizen system, there are a number of key factors that should be paid attention to. Many large companies, especially in the automotive industry and their service providers, have solid lean and kaizen systems that have been successfully built up over decades and are mastering them day by day. The processes are in place, the network is functioning. However what does it look like at the very beginning? At the big bang? Learn from Nadja Böhlmann about the basic Key facors that are important for building a sustainable Kaizen System   About Nadja Böhlmann Nadja Böhlmann lives in the Eastern part of Germany 2 hours south of Berlin. She spent the first eight years of her professional career as an officer in the logistics department of the German Armed Force. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and a master's degree in lean operations management. After leaving the Army as a first Lieutenant, she first worked as a student trainee in the painting and drywall construction industry in the area of process optimization for construction sites at Malerwerkstätten Heinrich Schmid. Later she joined the Kaizen Institute as a Trainer […]

The pandemic has disrupted how most of us work, and for many teams, this has been challenging. As the COVID story continues, the longer-term impact – things like lower morale & engagement and greater anxiety & stress – begin to bite. Teamwork expert, author and coach Andy Fieldhouse will look into the impact that the pandemic is having on teams. He will offer insights and advice on: The importance of consciously and intentionally addressing the impact of COVID in your team; How to boost morale and engagement; What can be done to prepare for disruption in the future.   About Andy Fieldhouse Team coach and author Andy Fieldhouse is a man with a mission: To help people get teamwork right. Andy says: “You know how some teams really struggle to get the job done because they just can’t seem to work well together, and things like poor communication and conflict are getting in the way of their success? I help companies save money by avoiding the costly issues that arise when teams are not functioning properly. I train and coach teams so that they can create a cohesive, connected culture based upon meaningful purpose, deep trust and supportive relationships. This helps to reduce […]

Visualize your work, limit work in-progress and maximize your flow through the use of a simple tool – a Personal Kanban Board.  In this session you will learn how I have used the Personal Kanban Board as a way to build lean learning and capacity, personalize the lean journey and integrate lean coaching strategies across many different teams.  Personal Kanban Boards have been the single most impactful tool that I have used to teach, build and learn.  In one hour, we will learn the basics, share some implementation strategies and get you set to roll out Personal Kanban Boards for yourself, for your team, and across your organization.   About Darren Becks Darren has nearly 25 years of service in post-secondary administration and has held increasing levels of leadership over that period. Currently, Darren is the Manager, Downtown Development and Innovation with the City of Kitchener. Darren is a Lean champion who advocates for innovative ideas and is committed to a path of continuous improvement.  Over the last 10 years Darren has applied Lean and continuous improvement leadership in the construction, and corporate service environments. Darren holds three degrees, two from the University of Waterloo, a bachelor’s degree in Urban […]

What does it mean to have a culture of continuous improvement and what are the benefits to a healthcare organization? Why is continuous improvement, or Kaizen, such an important part of a Lean culture that’s based on the Toyota Production System? In this webinar, you will learn: Why safety is a compelling starting point for a Lean transformation Why it’s necessary to engage every employee in continuous improvement How leaders, through their mindsets and actions, can create this culture Practical methods for capturing and tracking small improvement ideas Some of the key measures that indicate the health of our continuous improvement culture   About Mark Graban Mark Graban is an author, speaker, and consultant who has focused on healthcare improvement for the past 16 years, working around the world with hospitals and health systems. Mark has a BS in Industrial Engineering from Northwestern University and an MS in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is the author of books including Lean Hospitals, Healthcare Kaizen, and Measures of Success: React Less, Lead Better, Improve More. Mark started podcasting in 2005 and hosts and produces series including “Lean Blog Interviews,” “My Favorite Mistake,” and “Habitual Excellence.” […]

Continuous improvement – it is simply applying a set of known tools? How do we get to a continuous improvement culture that is able to flexibly respond to changing needs and new challenges?  The secret is found in understanding the relationship between lean thinking and creativity. The two major thinking styles needed for creativity. How the two styles work inside PDCA What you can do to build your creativity skills About Isabella Englebach Bella Englebach, Lead Consultant at Lean for Humans, Inc , blends lean and creativity, helping organizations and individuals achieve innovative results in science-based and other environments. Before opening her own company in 2018, Bella was a process excellence leader at J&J, focusing on brining continuous improvement and lean thinking to the pharmaceutical and medical device R&D sectors. A Creative Problem Solving (CPS) Facilitator, she was a member of the Board of Directors of the Lean Product and Process Development Exchange for six years. She is a Certified Professional Coach. The author of “Creatively Lean: How to Get Out of Your Own Way and Drive Innovation throughout Your Organization, Bella also hosts the podcast “The Edges of Lean.” Webinar   7:30 PM – 8:00 PM (Dubai Time) 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM (Riyadh Time) 11:30 AM – […]

The leadership role is recognized as being critical in all organizations at all levels. Unfortunately,  many of us have had or know of leaders who use control as their primary leadership strategy, sometimes they may even accomplish short-term success while leaving a devasting long term impact on the organization. This session will explore how an effective leader focused firstly on personal mastery integrating lean systems thinking, can create the enabling conditions that will drive the organization to achieve high-performing sustainable results.   About Debbie Sears Barnard Accomplished, driven global healthcare executive, Transformation and Mindset Coach, Speaker, and Facilitator. Lived and worked in 5 countries, supporting organizations in North and South America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. 20+ years leading system-wide patient safety, risk management and continuous improvement teams Expertise in lean systems thinking, strategy deployment, executive leadership development, and organizational development & learning. She is a designated Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), Canadian EXTRA Fellow and holds a Certificate in Advance Nursing Education (Hons), a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Behavioral Sciences, and a Master of Science in Human Resource Management and Development. Webinar   7:30 PM – 8:30 PM (Dubai Time) 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM (Riyadh Time) […]

The webinar will answer the following questions: What is the key characteristics of an adaptive learning culture? How are we doing measured against that? What strategies will be most effective? How to monitor and follow-up our development?   About Bjarne Berg Wig Author and sensei, Bjarne Berg Wig has more than 30 years of experience in quality management and Lean. He was Quality and Innovation Manager at Hydro Agri Europe. For the last 20 years, Bjarne has helped many Norwegian, international companies and public sector organizations transform into learning organizations. He has developed academic programs with Bergen University College in Quality Management and Lean leadership. Several hundred leaders have gone through his practical training with high impact on many companies and municipalities in Norway. Bjarne is a founder of the Society for Learning Organizations in Norway, and has written 7 professional books which are used both in industry and in academic programs. Webinar   7:30 PM – 8:00 PM (Dubai Time) 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM (Riyadh Time) 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM (Norway Time) Book Event

5S is a foundational Lean tool, but can also be a very powerful “jumping off point”. One of the best ways to garner Lean investment is to leverage 5S early by making many small improvements that address peoples’ direct concerns.   About Paul Critchley Paul Critchley is a recognized thought leader on employee engagement and continuous improvement, and has helped businesses around the world achieve greater levels of success through the application of Lean techniques. A frequent speaker, he has keynoted at numerous corporate events, as well as at international conventions such as AME’s annual Lean conference and at OpEx Week. He’s also the host of “The New England Lean Podcast”, a weekly show that features management thought leaders, TED speakers, world-renowned authors and university professors. Paul is also a regular writer and contributor to publications such as Industry Week and Quality Magazines. Paul is a former Board Member of the Northeast Region of AME, holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, a M.S. degree in Management and a M.S. in Organizational Leadership. He is a proud supporter of CT’s “Skill up for Manufacturing” program. He is passionate about Lean and creating organizational cultures that are sustainably engaged. He co-authored his […]