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“Get a taste of LEAN methodology (chocolate, anyone?), and envision how Continuous Improvement (LEAN) can be applied to your work environment to improve process.  This is a hands-on introductory lesson intended for anyone who would like to know more about LEAN and how it can make your own work more efficient and your organization more effective”.

Presenters:

Dr. Walter Lowell earned his Doctor of Education from Columbia University in science. He was a professor at Memorial University in Newfoundland, Canada and completed post-doctoral work at Boston University Medical School. He has been a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) since 1998. In 2003,  received his certificate as a Certified Continuous Process Improvement Practitioner (CIP).  He is currently a freelance consultant and facilitator, and will be teaching a class in LEAN – Process Improvement at USM/LAC in the fall of this year.

Marcel Gagne has a 30+ year background in HR, staff development, management, management training; and has been a Continuous Improvement Practitioner (CIP) since June of 2007.  He currently serves on a board of directors of a central maine credit union and is Chair of the Advisory Board at USM/LAC.

Participants should anticipate learning:

• A new & different way to look at work.
• Reaffirm that the greatest asset is your staff – the great target is waste & poor process.
• Refocus on what the customer wants, needs, and is willing to pay for.

There is no charge to attend this seminar but participation is limited to the first 15 people who register. You must register for this Seminar!

The Seminar has been postponed to Tuesday, September 18, 9 - 11:30 a.m. Please check back to re-regiter.

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