Learning Opportunities

Don't miss these amazing upcoming learning opportunities!  Mark your calendar today and check back for regular updates.
 
2012
February 22, 2012 - Hoshin Planning - Hosted by University of Iowa
 
March 7, 2012 – Muscatine – Hosted by HNI Corporation
"Strategic Lean" with Stan Askren, President and CEO of HNI Corporation
For: Lean Leaders at all levels of expertise.
Breakout Sessions: Choose 2 of 5 breakout sessions designed for all levels of Lean expertise.
Tours: Tour one of HNI's outstanding facilities.
 
April 4, 2012 - Des Moines - Hosted by Mercy Medical Center
Perspectives on Value Stream Mapping - 9:00 - 12:30 - Lunch is provided
Ever wonder if other organizations use VSM in a different way than yours does?  Perhaps you have wondered how VSM could be applied in your organization.  Hear from multiple VSM practitioners in this interactive panel. 

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May 24, 2012 - Cedar Rapids - Hosted by Rockwell Collins  Registration is closed 

For: Lean Leaders at all levels of expertise.

Breakout sessions: Choose 2 of 6 breakout sessions.
 
  • "MiniLean" Employee Engagement
  • Outcome Driven Solutions
  • Managing Change
  • Creating a "Problems First" Culture
  • Lean Certification & Training at Rockwell Collins


Tours: Tour Rockwell's factory operations or choose from additional sessions:

  • Multi-tasking Isn't Lean
  • Lean in Engineering
  • Lean in Program Management

 

Check out the agenda and register today!
Location: The Hotel at Kirkwood Community College. Download the map here.

 
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July 18, 2012 - Des Moines - Hosted by Wellmark
 
August 2012 - Williamsburg - Hosted by Kinze Manufacturing
 
Looking for more learning opportunities? Check out the Shared Events Calendar in the Members Area.  Is there a topic you would like to request a class on or volunteer to teach?  Contact ilc@iowalean.org.