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SUMMARY:Tom Lawless--Problem Solving: Towards Better Outcomes and Fewer Headaches
DESCRIPTION:Problem Solving Session Outline: \n1. What is Problem Solving – Problem solving is a structured approach to identifying the root\ncause of an issue and developing effective\, lasting solutions.\n2. Why Use It – It helps teams move beyond temporary fixes by using data\, collaboration\, and\nanalysis to improve processes and prevent recurrence.\n3. Brief Takeaway – With the right tools and mindset\, anyone can solve problems more\nefficiently and sustainably\, leading to better outcomes and fewer recurring issues.\n4. Who Should Attend – Anyone involved in daily operations\, team leaders\, frontline\nemployees\, and decision-makers who want to improve results and reduce frustration. \nDr. Tom Lawless\, PhD\, MBB\, CEPA\, is a seasoned leader in Lean Six Sigma\, change\nmanagement\, and business transformation. As President of LeanTAC\, he has trained\nover 3\,000 professionals and led initiatives that have saved companies more than $50\nmillion in under two years. His expertise spans process improvement\, leadership\ndevelopment\, and exit planning for business owners. \nWith a distinguished military background\, Dr. Lawless served over 25 years in the U.S.\nNavy and Army\, retiring as a Major. He was awarded the Bronze Star and Combat\nAction Badge for his service during Operation Iraqi Freedom\, where he managed\nlogistics operations involving thousands of daily movements across Iraq.\nAn adjunct professor at Nebraska Methodist College\, Dr. Lawless is also a frequent\nspeaker at global leadership events\, including HaradaCon. His academic credentials\ninclude a PhD and certifications as a Master Black Belt and Certified Exit Planning\nAdvisor. \nThrough LeanTAC\, he continues to help organizations reduce waste\, improve quality\,\nand prepare for successful business transitions.
URL:https://cilcpath.org/event/tom-lawless-problem-solving-efficiently-and-sustainably
LOCATION:Virtual–Register at the Website link below.
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SUMMARY:Keep Your Gemba Walks Fresh & Meaningful – Engage Your People--Michael Bremmer
DESCRIPTION:Getting started with Gemba Walks isn’t hard\, but maintaining their effectiveness\, engagement\, and impact is another story.\nToo often\, leaders fall into the trap of turning every walk into a “waste walk.” While identifying waste is valuable\, that’s only a fraction of what’s possible. In this one-hour session\, we’ll explore how to:\n> Keep your walks engaging—for you and your team\n> Make each walk a learning experience\, not a routine\n> Use walks to actually drive performance improvement\nWe’ll also touch on Virtual and Office Gemba Walks—how they differ from a physical walk.\nJoin us to re-energize your Gemba Walks and deepen their impact. \nTake aways:\n> Practical actions to improve your gemba walks\n> Ideas on how to coach others in improving their walks \nWho should attend:\n> “C” level senior leaders\n> Operations leaders\n> Continuous improvement practitioners \nMichael S. Bremer – Author & Improvement Leader\nMichael Bremer is a semi-retired business executive and award-winning author\, with a diverse career spanning productivity\, information systems\, financial leadership\, and global consulting. \nHe began his corporate career at Beatrice Foods\, serving as Director of Productivity and later Director of Information Systems. He served as Chief Financial Officer and Board Member of the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME). Michael spent 28 years as President of The Cumberland Group\, a Chicago-based global consulting firm. \nMichael was also involved in education and innovation\, serving as adjunct faculty at the University of Chicago’s Graham School for 15 years\, and mentoring manufacturing-focused startups at mHUB Chicago\, an innovation incubator. \nAwards & Recognition \n\n2016 Shingo Prize for Research & Publication Award– How to Do a Gemba Walk\n2019 Mac McCulloch Lifetime Achievement Award– Association for Manufacturing Excellence\n\nPublications\nMichael has authored five books on leadership and performance improvement\, including: \n\nHow to Do a Gemba Walk(2025\, Self-Published 4th Edition)\nLearn to See the Invisible(2025\, Productivity Press)\n\nCurrent Activities\nMichael continues to serve as volunteer Vice President for AME’s Excellence Award activities\, coordinating over 50 volunteer assessors. Assessments focus on elevating organizational improvement maturity. He also moderates a bi-weekly discussion group on global issues.
URL:https://cilcpath.org/event/keep-your-gemba-walks-fresh-meaningful-engage-your-people-michael-bremmer
LOCATION:Video recorded–use link below
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SUMMARY:The Ethical Use of Business Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Karen Waltemath Trautwein\, Senior Strategic Benefits Advisor and David Ruger\, Principal Consultant at Mercer\, a world-class business consulting firm. \nLearn how AI is being used and find out the pitfalls of being too familiar and not exercising boundaries. \nKaren and David bring a wealth of knowledge and research on practices with everyday usage and how AI is considered the 5th Industrial Revolution. \nVideo is available at the link below.
URL:https://cilcpath.org/event/the-ethical-use-of-business-artificial-intelligence-in-the-workplace
LOCATION:Video recorded–use link below
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SUMMARY:2027 Lean Systems Summit
DESCRIPTION:We hope that you will be able to join us for the 2027 Lean Systems Summit planned for the Holiday Inn By the Bay in Portland Maine August\, 2027.  (Dates to be determined.)  We look forward to meeting in person when sponsorships and attendance are favorable to doing so. \nIn the meantime we are welcoming potential sponsors and presenters\, including for our periodic on-line sessions. \nThanks.
URL:https://cilcpath.org/event/2024-lean-systems-summit
LOCATION:Holiday Inn By The Bay (Portland\, ME)\, 55 Spring St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lita Klavins":MAILTO:btc.imp207@gmail.com
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