During these virtual sessions individuals will learn the process of The DMAIC Way™ while working through an improvement project for their organization. The participants will learn intermediate tools and skills as well as how to lead a team to accomplish a project. This is a learn-by-doing type of course that includes coaching after the class to support the individual through the project to obtain certification. The DMAIC Way®
Have you been in a meeting where you (or others) don’t understand the data? Do you have to spend time explaining the data? Do you have information that is hard to shuffle through to make actionable or clearly communicate? Jump in and explore methods to visualize your information, turn it to data so you can turn information to knowledge.
At this workshop attendees will:
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Explore the steps of 8D in a dynamic, instructor-led environment. This course, which focuses on problem-solving, describes to participants the methodologies that have proven to be best practices for effective 8D development. Each participant will be able to interact with all of the elements of the 8D process, including the use of tools such as Ishikawa/ Fishbone, Affinity Diagrams, Is / Is Not, Process Flow and Comparative Analysis. Management Systems
Influence impacts our lives every day. Whether you work to convince an individual, group, sway an entire organization to move or think in another direction, influence is the key. We dll persuade is key to effective leadership. We will delve into this key skill rooted in communication, self-awareness, authenticity and listening.
Always wanted to be an examiner but the hours, effort or time of year create a conflict in attending? In this experience, you will learn how to evaluate an organization’s processes and results using the Baldrige Framework. In this interactive experience you will dive deep in the criteria, write feedback, and hone your critical thinking skills while developing an “Examiner Like Brain”. Baldrige
Organizations desire to be awesome. Using the concept of centers of excellence by identifying and building capability to attain and sustain world-class performance and value within your organization can be a pivotal step.
Learn advanced improvement tools, statistical analysis, coaching, program management during this course. Our focus will be to build on your green belt knowledge as you take on larger scoped projects, coach other belts, build a Six Sigma program and more. This course includes a statistical software license and requires you to have taken Green Belt previously with IQC or another provider. The DMAIC Way®
Many of us have had a coach in our life…sometimes great, sometimes it could have been better. Coaching creates learning and growth based on their own experiences. Engaging in coaching provides a pathway to deepen the learning of successes, losses, and failures. Join us to see how coaching can open people up to what’s possible, break through limiting beliefs, and take intentional action.
· Identify what coach is and is not
· Understand the key elements of coaching
· Discover the impact coaching can have on individuals
We all have projects that we need to accomplish and many times there is a knowledge gap on how to plan and execute that project to achieve the best results possible. This workshop will provide you the tools to understand a simple project framework, plan your work, and execute to get outstanding results. Organizational Development
Many organizations are certified or working towards certification to ISO 9001:2015. This session is focused on understanding the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 and how you can work towards certification. Management Systems
This interactive workshop is designed for the participants to learn and apply internal auditing skills using ISO 9001 as the foundation of the audit. Attendees will learn how to understand the ISO 9001 standard and apply auditing skills learned to support/enhance the organization’s current auditing system. Management Systems
This course is specially designed for lead auditors and audit program leaders. We will learn the skills of auditing, complete a deep dive into the management system standard, review best practices for audit programs, data tracking and auditor coaching and mentoring. Participants will leave with actions they can take to implement a new program or improve their current program. Management Systems
Learning has been described as gaining new knowledge or skills through experience, innovation and reflection. Building an organization built on learning allows teams to embed learning inside the organization to move the organization forward. Organizational Learning comes from evaluation, improvement, gaining new and sharing information and furthering individual, team and organizational growth.
During this workshop, we will explore the five key elements of organizational learning and the benefits of shifting towards a learning organization.
· Learn the five key elements of organizational learning
· Discover the benefits of having a learning organization
· Capture ideas on how to embed learning in their team
Many organizations are certified or working towards certification to AS 9100. This session is focused on understanding the requirements of AS 9100 and how you can work towards certification. Management Systems
Meet the training requirements for internal auditors for Management Systems through training in the principles and current interpretation of the requirements as related to AS 9100 Rev. D and the ISO 19011 audit guideline document. The course provides students with a uniform interpretation of the standard requirements related to auditing of Aerospace Management Systems. Learn critical knowledge for your staff and management and qualify additional staff to conduct internal audits. Management Systems
This course is specially designed for AS 9100 Rev. D and the ISO 19011 lead auditors and audit program leaders. We will learn the skills of auditing, complete a deep dive into the management system standard, review best practices for audit programs, data tracking and auditor coaching and mentoring. Participants will leave with actions they can take to implement a new program or improve their current program. Management Systems
Join us online for Iowa's ONLY conference dedicated to performance Excellence. We will have more than 20 speakers and learning session opportunities all from the comfort of where you wish to attend!
Payment Policy
Payment must be received in full prior to the conference date. We reserve the right to refuse admission to the conference if payment has not been received. If registering for early-bird rates, your payment must be postmarked by 4/30/2020.
Cancellation Policy
Transfer of Registration: If you register and are unable to attend, you may substitute another person in your place. You must provide the individual’s contact information prior to the conference date. This information must be provided for the individual to attend.
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If you have a disability and need accommodation in order to attend this conference, please contact us as soon as possible.
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