A Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt is a professional who is well-versed in the foundational elements of the Lean Six Sigma Methodology, who leads limited improvement projects and / or serves as a team member as a part of more complex improvement projects. This Yellow...
What do moon walking bears and suburban driving habits have to do with innovation? And what can we learn from hot dog eating champions about seeing differently? This course will share how our "frames" (the way we see the world, ourselves, and our challenges and...
Success in your professional life will depend on your speaking skills – either because you regularly will be asked to speak before groups or because you will occasionally be asked to do so. Making a good oral presentation is more than just good delivery. It also involves...
While some workplace stress is normal, excessive stress can interfere with employee productivity and performance, impact physical and emotional health, and affect relationships and home life. It can even mean the difference between success and failure on the job. Employees...
Successful Meeting ManagementBlendedIn Person: The Dubois CenterOn-site at OrganizationOnline
Meetings dominate life in America today. According to the National Statistics Council, 37% of employee time is spent in meetings. Do ineffective meetings frustrate you? When you lead a meeting, are you able to keep your participants on track? Do you achieve buy- in from...
Successfully Managing PeopleBlendedIn Person: The Dubois CenterOn-site at OrganizationOnline
How can you resolve conflicts less painfully, delegate critical tasks more efficiently, energize your employees and transform resistance into support? Adjusting your management and personal styles to complement the culture of your work group and your organization as a whole...
Tackling Tough ConversationsBlendedIn Person: The Dubois CenterOn-site at OrganizationOnline
From time to time, tough conversations are a necessary part of your job. Disagreementsdon’t just disappear when they’re ignored. Knowing how to be both direct and diplomatic is an important skill when having these kinds of conversations. They need to be dealt with in an...
You spend a lot of time with your coworkers. It makes sense to have a good relationship with them. Without much social time left in the workweek, a team-building event can be the perfect opportunity to grow those relationships. Participants can create a mural together for...
The 5S SystemBlendedIn Person: The Dubois CenterOn-site at OrganizationOnline
The 5S System is the most common technique used in Lean Manufacturing environments. It allows people to take control of their work area by removing unneeded items (Sort), organizing the needed items (Set), practicing good housekeeping (Shine), setting standards for the...
The Art of DelegationBlendedIn Person: The Dubois CenterOn-site at OrganizationOnline
You can’t do everything yourself. If you try, you will quickly find yourself in a cycle of burnout. Not only would you be unable to finish it all, but the quality of your work would likely be reduced. When you delegate, you spread out the load, balance resources...