High-performing companies know that having a continuous improvement “culture” is one of the most important aspects of success. However, culture is also the most difficult part to implement, understand, and even define. Performing “tasks” without this framework and context of culture may yield temporary benefits, but experience shows they are difficult to sustain. This course provides a forum in which we define continuous improvement culture, and ways that leadership can foster this environment across all organizational functions.
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The course is a blend of instructor-led lecture with numerous opportunities for class discussion in large and small groups.
Hours: 8
Anyone who currently leads or seeks to lead continuous improvement efforts at an organization by using any discipline, including Lean, Six Sigma or ISO
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As a Certified Lean Professional and activity-based cost management expert, Julie helps all types of organizations improve their business performance and profitability. She does so through a variety of means: diagnosing and solving problems, guiding leaders toward specifying and quantifying previously unstated goals and objectives, cultivating the identification of priorities and related metrics, and inspiring clients to see their work with a fresh perspective. Julie’s agility and flexible approach enables her to apply business concepts in a creative way that meets unique customer needs.
Another session may be scheduled if there is enough demand. Contact Gary Simon at ggsimon@buffalo.edu or 716.645.8837 if interested.