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On Tuesday October 18, KCOE held its 8th annual North American Operational Excellence Summit at Saint Vincent College. The topic of this year’s conference was “The Spark: Igniting an Excellent Culture.” The Summit began with its traditional Pre-Summit Dinner which was held the evening before and featured Eric Kulikowski of Philips Respironics. Tuesday’s keynote presentations featured Scott Becker, the CEO of Conemaugh Health System and Dany Paradis, the VP of Change Management and Supply Chain at Fibrek. Breakout speakers at the Summit included Brian Wilmoth and Dewey Ice...
Date: 04 May, 2011
Posted by: Steven Leuschel in: Client Updates | Community | Operational Excellence
Operational Excellence at Fibrek | Fibrek Tour: KCOE and the Fairmont Division of Fibrek have been tactfully working to implement the operational excellence system coached by KCOE. Their steering committee has successfully utilized the daily morning meeting, balanced scorecard, and problem solving techniques to improve the world-class priorities of safety, quality, productivity, human development, and cost. For a the complete article about OE at Fibrek and more information on the tour visit: http://www.engagingkcoe.com/blog/client-updates/fibrek-tour-institute-expo/ Fibrek Tour Agenda 0945...
Day 1: Cultural Change Workshop 7:45AM: Doors Open for Breakfast and Attendee Check In 8:00AM: KCOE Welcome Cultural Change Workshop Morning Topics | Day 1 Why Operational Excellence? Foundations of Continuous Improvement Mission, Values, and Vision + An Activity Afternoon Topics Balanced Scorecard Annual Planning Daily Meeting + Monthly Reviews + An Activity Day 2: Cultural Change Workshop 7:45AM: Doors Open for Breakfast and Attendee Check In 8:00AM: KCOE Welcome Morning Topics | Day 2 Problem Solving I 5S+1 Safety System Afternoon Topics Suggestion (Solution) System + Continuous Improvement...
World Class Alignment Common targets, valid for everybody, are fixed together. Personal and common targets harmonize. All targets are quantified and are adapted to the changing environment completely. The whole company agrees on the targets one or two times per year and orients measured plans accordingly. Core strategies, measures, targets, and plans are written down and visualized on the spot. All employees have an extensive look on the status and change on how they can contribute to the efficiency. Necessary data is no longer thrown without doubt. How to get to World Class Alignment At...
World Class Alignment | Deep Learning Forum World Class Alignment Described Common targets, valid for everybody, are fixed together. Personal and common targets harmonize. All targets are quantified and are adapted to the changing environment completely. The whole company agrees on the targets one or two times per year and orients measured plans accordingly. Core strategies, measures, targets, and plans are written down and visualized on the spot. All employees have an extensive look on the status and change on how they can contribute to the efficiency. Necessary data is no longer...
About Lean 101 Airplane Exercise at Saint Vincent College Lean 101: Introduction to Lean Manufacturing and Healthcare. This is a two-day event that introduces and trains attendees on topics such as kanban, one-piece-flow, problem solving, andon, and pull systems. KCOE utilizes the Lean 101 Airplane Exercise to help facilitate learning. By the end of the two days, attendees should have a broad understanding of lean concepts and definitions. Attendees should leave with an “eye for improvement” and be able to identify the difference between waste and value, along with their new understanding...
Deep Learning Forum Topic: Organizational Strategy On Wednesday, December 8, 2010 KCOE hosted a Deep Learning Forum featuring KCOE’s Executive-in-Residence Rodger B. Lewis and KCOE’s Executive Director, David Adams. About KCOE’s Deep Learning Forum: Deep Learning Forums are designed for those who are implementing operational excellence or individuals who wish to meet with both other implementers and the KCOE coaches. Our deep learning forums provide the medium for learners of continuous improvement and the OE system to gather and learn the next steps. Deep Learning Forum Key...
5S Workshop | A “How To” April 20, 2011 5S Workshop: Exercise before 5S Purpose of KCOE’s 5S Workshop: The purpose of this full day 5S Workshop is to introduce attendees on how to implement 5S with in the KCOE System of Operational Excellence. 5S+1 must first be a culture change tool before it is a lean implementation tool. Come find out why and how to implement proper 5S for cultural change. Who should come to KCOE’s 5S Workshop? A leader (top level or middle management) in manufacturing or healthcare who understands that culture is the key to success for your continuous...
Cultural Change Workshop| Intro to the KCOE System Purpose: The purpose of this two-day Cultural Change Workshop is to introduce attendees to the first phase of the KCOE System of Operational Excellence: Engaging People, Cultural Change. Who should come? If you’re a leader (top level or middle management) that understands culture is the key to success for both your continuous improvement efforts and business as a whole, AND you want to learn KCOE’s cultural change model and system, this event is for you. What will you learn? During this workshop you will learn cultural change tools...
Organizational Strategy | Deep Learning Forum Deep Learning Forum Organizational Strategy What is a Deep Learning Forum? A Deep Learning Forum is a gathering of Institute members who are learning about and implementing Operational Excellence. At a Deep Learning Forum, KCOE presents a topic in the Operational Excellence System followed by a forum discussing how the component can be implemented in different organizations. Questions come straight from those in attendance after hearing the presentation. Next Deep Learning Forum: December 8, 2010 Topic: Organizational Strategy Location: Fred M....
