uttana.com » Chris Ortiz https://staging.uttana.com Mon, 27 Apr 2020 10:28:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.2 The Lean Committee https://staging.uttana.com/course/the-lean-committee/ https://staging.uttana.com/course/the-lean-committee/#comments Fri, 31 Oct 2014 17:45:32 +0000 http://staging.uttana.com/?post_type=course&p=15414 The Lean committee is responsible for developing the overall goals, objectives, and Lean methodologies that will be the focus for the company each year.

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Course Overview

In order to have a successful new Lean program you need to create a Lean Committee to create the organizational structure to support ongoing implementation.

The Lean committee is responsible for developing the overall goals, objectives, and Lean methodologies that will be the focus for the company each year.

Why take this course?

To understand how any business can set up a successful structure for supporting the Lean journey.

What am I going to learn?

  • What all a Lean Committee is.
  • What goals and objectives the Lean Committee will discuss and tackle
  •  How to prepare for the Lean Committee’s involvement in kaizen events

Who is the intended audience?

 Anyone looking to setup a structure to secure their Lean future.

What am I going to receive?

  • Videos that provide a detailed look at all the aspects of starter Lean journeys involving a Lean Committee
  • PDF transcripts for your review
  • A list of the terms used in the videos and their definitions
  • Power Point presentations to support your learning
  • Images from the videos to use as you wish
  • A badge rewarded upon successful completion of the course

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]]> https://staging.uttana.com/course/the-lean-committee/feed/ 12 Lean Communication https://staging.uttana.com/course/lean-communication/ https://staging.uttana.com/course/lean-communication/#comments Thu, 30 Oct 2014 16:30:46 +0000 http://staging.uttana.com/?post_type=course&p=16214 This course addresses the need for communicating with your workforce.

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Course Overview

This course addresses the need for communicating with your workforce. This is covered in three sections. The first is the communication board which is a large stationary display that can be updated regularly with major Lean updates. The second method is the newsletter which should be fashioned with a very specific objective so that the information is valuable and its creation is not wasted. Last is the suggestion system whereby people can submit their ideas for review and implementation.

Each video addresses each method in detail as well as grants a larger view as to the reception of it by your employees.

Why take this course?

Passive communication systems are often an underestimated and overlooked method of keeping an organization transparent. This course addresses the most popular ways to improve your Lean communication.

What am I going to learn?

  • How to make an effective communication board
  • How to make an effective Lean newsletter
  • How to make an effective system for gathering company improvement suggestions

Who is the intended audience?

Anyone looking to improve the passive ways that management communicates with employees

What am I going to receive?

  • Videos explaining how to best communicate with everyone in your organization through a variety of sources
  • PDF transcripts for your review
  • Power Point presentations to support your learning
  • Images from the videos to use as you wish
  • A badge rewarded upon successful completion of the course

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Course Overview

This course provides guidance for conducting Lean Meetings. These meetings are broken up into three parts. In the first part, results of the previous Kaizen event are discussed. In the second part, the team reflects on lessons learned from the event. Finally, the next Kaizen event is planned in part three.

You will learn the objectives for each phase, as well as each important item that must be addressed. Each video provides insight on how to conduct the meeting to ensure effective collaboration.

Why take this course?

Facilitating dialog and reflection is a vital aspect of Lean. This course shows how Lean Meetings can help.

What am I going to learn?

  • How each phase of Lean Meetings works
  • How to provide feedback
  • How to facilitate reflection and learning
  • How to address obstacle the were encountered
  • How to plan improvement to the process
  • How to schedule and prepare for future Kaizen events

Who is the intended audience?

Anyone looking to make their post kaizen events meetings effective.

What are the prerequisites?

An understanding of the Kaizen Workshop

What am I going to receive?

Videos that explain how to conduct the necessary meetings that take place after each Kaizen event

PDF transcripts for your review

A list of the terms used in the videos and their definitions

Power Point presentations to support your learning

Images from the videos to use as you wish

A badge rewarded upon successful completion of the course

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]]> https://staging.uttana.com/course/lean-meetings/feed/ 3 Team Member Selection https://staging.uttana.com/course/team-member-selection/ https://staging.uttana.com/course/team-member-selection/#comments Tue, 28 Oct 2014 22:17:28 +0000 http://staging.uttana.com/?post_type=course&p=16066 Kaizen events are all about tapping people’s creative problem solving abilities. This course will guide you through each important element of this decision making process.

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Course Overview

Kaizen events are all about tapping people’s creative problem solving abilities. That is why team member selection is so important. This course will guide you through each important element of this decision making process.

You will learn what attributes team leaders should possess, how to form a cross-functional team, and how to incorporate technical support. By taking into account all the important factors, you will be able to bring together a collaborative and innovative group of people to drive Kaizen improvements.

Why take this course?

Kaizen events require the right people to succeed. This course will show you how to bring those people together.

What am I going to learn?

  • How to identify leadership traits
  • How to select the kaizen event team members
  • How to handle resistance to change from team members
  • How to incorporate specialized technical support

Who is the intended audience?

People who are forming Kaizen teams for the first time, or anyone who wants to know the best methods for doing so.

What are the prerequisites?

A Basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of Kaizen events.

What am I going to receive?

  • Video guides to the important aspects of team member selection
  • PDF transcripts for your review
  • A list of the terms used in the videos and their definitions
  • Power Point presentations to support your learning
  • Images from the videos to use as you wish
  • A badge rewarded upon successful completion of the course

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Course Overview

Documentation is a vital component of any kaizen event. The kaizen event charter will help you plan, evaluate, and follow through with improvement activity.

This course will show you how to complete the two major sections of a kaizen event charter: pre-event items, and post-event items. You will learn what is included in each section and how it is used to guide current and future kaizen events.

Why take this course?

The kaizen charter is a powerful documentation tool. This course will show you how to use it for your kaizen events.

What am I going to learn?

  • How to document your plan and goals
  • How to evaluate the resulting metrics
  • The importance of tracking
  • How kaizen event charters support ongoing improvement

Who is the intended audience?

Anyone who conducts kaizen events, or is planning on doing so in the future.

What are the prerequisites?

A basic understanding of the structure and purpose of kaizen events.

What am I going to receive?

  • Video guides to the two major sections of the kaizen event charter.
  • PDF transcripts for your review
  • A list of the terms used in the videos and their definitions
  • Power Point presentations to support your learning
  • Images from the videos to use as you wish
  • A badge rewarded upon successful completion of the course

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Course Overview

As the Lean Plan and Committee have settled on the kaizen events for the year, prior to each event a series of meetings and preparations must occur to ensure the success of the kaizen event.

Having action items for four, two, and 1 week before the event keeps you from forgetting any preparations including organizing for human resources, supplies, space reservations, tours, and schedules.

Why take this course?

To be fully prepared in the weeks immediately prior to your kaizen event. A fully planned event will make it as successful as it can be.

What am I going to learn?

How to organize the resources required for the upcoming kaizen event

Who is the intended audience?

Anyone looking to finalize their preparation activities prior to the kaizen event

What am I going to receive?

  • Videos explaining each resource requirement and timeline of events in preparing for a kaizen event
  • PDF transcripts for your review
  • A list of the terms used in the videos and their definitions
  • Power Point presentations to support your learning
  • Images from the videos to use as you wish
  • A badge rewarded upon successful completion of the course

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