Sep 2024
An Introduction to GD&T
Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) is a symbolic language used on engineering drawings to specify features of a part, including the size, shape, form, and orientation. By implementing GD&T, manufacturers can more clearly and precisely define part requirements, improve inspection, gain business flexibility in today’s global economy, and save money.
Becoming a Leader
Effective leadership is a key component to organizational success. But what does it mean to lead effectively?
Employee Retention Strategies
No one wants to lose employees through “regrettable turnover”. Change is necessary for teams but any turnover within a team will be disruptive. We will teach you people listening, performance management basics, creating development plans, empowering employees, and creating clarity around work expectations. Your role as the manager is not to “do” but to create an environment in which your team thrives and delivers outcomes for the customer.
Oct 2024
Advanced AI in Manufacturing, From Theory to Practice
This intensive 4-hour class builds upon the foundational knowledge from our introductory course, “Revolutionizing Manufacturing with AI.” This course provides a deeper dive into the practical applications and advanced concepts of AI in manufacturing.
Project Management
Project management, with its many tools, techniques, and activities, can be intimidating and complex. In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of project management and gain a solid foundation upon which to begin to (or continue to) build your project management skills. Topics include the project lifecycle; key tasks and tools for project initiation, planning, execution, and monitoring and controlling; and keys to project success.
Basic Applications of GD&T
Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) is a symbolic language used on engineering drawings to specify features of a part, including the size, shape, form, and orientation. By implementing GD&T, manufacturers can more clearly and precisely define part requirements, improve inspection, gain business flexibility in today’s global economy, and save money.
Making a Good Hire - Interview Techniques
As a manager, your role extends beyond day-to-day operations. It’s about cultivating a team that thrives, collaborates, and achieves excellence. But how do you find the perfect fit? How do you avoid the chaos caused by a misaligned hire? Learn the dos and don’ts of interviewing, discover how to prioritize skills and competencies, and design interviews that reveal true potential. You will learn decision hygiene and feel confident making an offer to your chosen candidate.
Productive Conflict Resolution
Conflict is a common problem in any organization that has people. Often, leaders are uncomfortable dealing with conflict because they do not have a process that keeps emotions under control. The good news is that an understanding of conflict, why it occurs, and how to manage it can help you turn a conflict situation into a positive opportunity for improvement. Participants will also have the opportunity to identify the key skills that they can practice to improve their ability to handle conflict in a productive way.
Nov 2024
Managing Stress
Today’s managers typically have too much to do and too little time to do it, a situation that commonly leads to stress. In this workshop, you’ll learn about how stress affects the body and assess your own stress level. You’ll also learn tools for identifying sources of stress and learn proven techniques for managing stress.
Problem Solving Using PDCA, A3, and Root Cause Analysis
In this course, participants will learn about the Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) problem-solving method. In addition, participants will learn about problem-solving tools and activities, including A3, root cause analysis, process mapping, cause and effect diagrams, and others.
Principles of Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
In this course, you will learn how to create a value stream map (VSM) of current-state and future-state processes. Value stream mapping is a lean technique that allows you to document, analyze, and improve the events that take a product or service from its beginning through to the customer. This technique helps the manufacturer understand the total flow of the value stream, see the sources of waste, determine common language about the process, show links between information and processes, develop an improvement plan, and prioritize activities.
Dec 2024
Standard Work and Error Proofing
Standard Work: This portion of the workshop will provide you with the information and practice you need to participate in implementing standardization and standard work in your workplace. This workshop presents an approach to implementing standardization and standard work methods designed to eliminate waste from production processes. The methods and goals discussed in this workshop are closely related to the lean manufacturing system.
