Let's Get Real: Demystifying Continuous Improvement
Tuesday, April 10, 2018 -
11:30am to 1:00pm
Synopsis:
In this session, you will have an opportunity to refine your understanding of continuous improvement and some of the common terms thrown around. Let's get down to the root of what it really is: Current State, Future State, Close the Gap. It is both that simple and challenging all at the same time. Don't let the terms and acronyms of continuous improvement hold you back. In addition, this session will explain the power of process improvement driven by strategy. Consider this an opportunity to consider how continuous improvement fits in your organization. Bring your questions and let's dig in.
In this session, you will have an opportunity to refine your understanding of continuous improvement and some of the common terms thrown around. Let's get down to the root of what it really is: Current State, Future State, Close the Gap. It is both that simple and challenging all at the same time. Don't let the terms and acronyms of continuous improvement hold you back. In addition, this session will explain the power of process improvement driven by strategy. Consider this an opportunity to consider how continuous improvement fits in your organization. Bring your questions and let's dig in.
Objectives:
You will leave this session with an understanding of what continuous improvement is all about, what some of the major terms mean (namely Lean and Six Sigma) and the necessary elements to drive "sticky" improvements leading to a culture of proactive process and problem solving. Specifically, you will have time to spend considering your own organization and its needs and how continuous improvement can help you close the gaps.
Speaker:
Chad Smith applies continuous improvement methodologies to help organizations leverage their scarce human and material resources through breakthrough improvements.
Chad has 21 years of Continuous Improvement experience in retail, manufacturing, refining, high-tech and food. He has led and guided process and product improvements for Wal-Mart, Gates, ExxonMobil and Black and Decker. Chad’s leadership experience includes quality management for Black and Decker utilizing Continuous Improvement tools as the enabler for breakthrough improvements. This experience is underpinned with an in-depth application of strategy deployment and metrics to drive and measure progress. As a seasoned Continuous Improvement practitioner, Chad has helped many companies drive breakthroughs by helping organizations find their TruNorth through strategy deployment, uncover the major constraints through Value Stream Mapping and focus on the vital few improvements needed.
Chad Smith applies continuous improvement methodologies to help organizations leverage their scarce human and material resources through breakthrough improvements.
Chad has 21 years of Continuous Improvement experience in retail, manufacturing, refining, high-tech and food. He has led and guided process and product improvements for Wal-Mart, Gates, ExxonMobil and Black and Decker. Chad’s leadership experience includes quality management for Black and Decker utilizing Continuous Improvement tools as the enabler for breakthrough improvements. This experience is underpinned with an in-depth application of strategy deployment and metrics to drive and measure progress. As a seasoned Continuous Improvement practitioner, Chad has helped many companies drive breakthroughs by helping organizations find their TruNorth through strategy deployment, uncover the major constraints through Value Stream Mapping and focus on the vital few improvements needed.
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Event Details:
Technical presentation by Chad Smith on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. IIBA OKC Chapter Members are free and all other attendees $7. Lunch will be provided.
Event Location:
Francis Tuttle Technology Center - Reno Campus, 7301 West Reno Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73127 (please use the East entrance)
Speaker:
Chad Smith
Location Name:
Francis Tuttle Technology Center - Reno Campus (please use the East entrance)
Event Type:
Technical Presentation