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Exciting News: Cohort 2 of the Advanced Leadership Academy is Here!
TWO WAYS TO ATTEND: REGISTER FOR THE FULL COHORT (ALL 4 SESSIONS) OR INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS!
Due to overwhelming interest, we’re launching Cohort 2 of the AZ MEP Advanced Leadership Academy! This exclusive program features a customized curriculum developed by University of Arizona faculty, designed to tackle the unique challenges faced by strategic manufacturing leaders in Arizona.
Why Join?
✅ Gain practical leadership techniques to elevate your skills
✅ Enhance your company’s agility and competitive edge
✅ Develop a cutting-edge workforce strategy
✅ Earn a certificate in just four days of live, interactive learning
✅ Network with industry peers and learn from top faculty and professors of practice
Secure your spot today and take your leadership to the next level!
COURSE DATES: MODULES:
Wednesday, May 14th Create Trust with Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
Wednesday, June 18th Communication: Connect Through Conversations
Wednesday, July 18th Coaching: Motivating Performance
Wednesday, August 13th Cultivate a Successful People Strategy
Invest in Your Leadership—Elevate Your Business!
Exceptional manufacturing leaders know that continuous growth is key to success. The AZ MEP Advanced Leadership Academy offers you an exclusive opportunity to refine your leadership skills, empower your workforce, and drive business growth—all while setting an example of lifelong learning and continuous improvement.
With first-class advanced leadership education, you’ll gain valuable insights from University of Arizona faculty without the added costs of airfare, hotels, or extended time away from your business.
Take the next step in your leadership journey—join us today!
Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (all 4 days)
Cost: $3600 per person for the full cohort (includes lunch)
Cost: $950 per person for individual sessions
Download the flyer for more information (individual session registration links are on the second page of the flyer or you can click the links below)
THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO 12 PARTICIPANTS! REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS!
The focus of this 4-hour workshop is to educate/train employees in a short, concentrated manner, on a number of the Basics of Lean Principles. This training will help those participating to see how continuous improvement can be applied through the utilization of Lean concepts throughout the company.
Topics to be covered include:
• Lean Definitions (Lead time, Cycle time, Value Added vs Non-value added)
• The 8 Wastes
• Selected Tools from the House of Lean (i.e. 5S, Standard Work, Visual Control, POUS, Pull, KanBan).
• Two rounds of Hands-on simulation (Legos)
• An example of how to value stream a process and how to begin attacking real problems.
Who Should Attend
Business and manufacturing leaders and anyone who would like to understand the basic Lean concepts and start on the road to Lean Manufacturing. Companies that are interested in reducing their inventory, improving their overall quality, improving their on-time delivery performance, improving their productivity and lowering their manufacturing costs.
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: $100.00 per person
Download the flyer for more information
Are you leading the way in Safety at your company? If you are serious about OSHA and safety training, then it's time to step up to the plate and take action. This 10-Hour OSHA General Industry 1910 course is recommended by OSHA as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers covered by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive (within 4-6 weeks) an OSHA 10-Hour General Industry course completion card from the Department of Labor.
June 17th and 18th: 5 hours per day
Time: 8:00AM-1:30 PM (both days)
Cost: $210.00 (continental breakfast provided both days)
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Many manufacturing employees are promoted from operators to lead and supervisor positions but are not given / taught the soft skills to succeed. Sometimes the result is not only the loss of a good operator by moving them into the leadership role, but if that employee struggles in their new role it can cause dissatisfaction for that employee and the employees who they are responsible for leading. Ultimately that can lead to employee turnover.
This program will consist of 7 essential classes for new leaders. The course will be delivered in 4 hour increments, one-time per month, October 2023 - April 2024. The topics are listed below along with class dates. To view the course descriptions download the flyer using the link below.
- Session 1: New Supervisor Essentials (September 15th)
- Session 2: Effective Communication (September 29th)
- Session 3: Conflict Resolution (October 14th - TUESDAY)
- Session 4: Coaching for Success (October 27th)
- Session 5: Time Management (November 10th)
- Session 6: Team Dynamics (November 24th)
- Session 7: Change Management (December 8th)
Certificates Will Be Awarded to Those Who Complete All 7 Sessions
Who Should Attend:
Recently promoted employees who are leading others (new line or cell leads, supervisors, engineers) or anyone aspiring to move into a leadership role in the future.
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (all 7 days)
Cost: $950.00 per person (for all 7 sessions)
Download the flyer for more information.
THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO 20 PARTICIPANTS!
REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS!
Successful Lean Transformations require leaders that have both a solid comprehension of the lean philosophy, as well as the lean tools. They must understand their function and the role lean leaders play in crafting the culture that ensures lasting change. The Lean Green Belt course will empower company leaders to both support improvement efforts and become advocates for change. The 5-day course is loaded with practical examples, breakout sessions, and hands-on exercises to engage students and practice the concepts learned throughout the class.
Lean Green Belt covers a multitude of lean methodologies and tools including:
• 5S
• Plant Layout
• Lean Deployment
• Training Within Industry
• Mistake Proofing
• Kaizen
• Value Stream Mapping
• TPM
• Cellular Flow
• Pull Systems
• Lean Performance Measures
• Leadership Roles
• Strategic Planning
• Building a Lean Culture
Engaging exercises are included to apply the skills in a structured environment incorporating data collection forms, videos and case studies. A test is administered on day 4 with a panel review on the final day.
Schedule:
Monday & Tuesday September 22nd & 23rd (days 1 & 2)
Monday, October 6th (day 3)
Monday & Tuesday, November 17th & 18th (days 4 &5)
Times: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 1st 4 days/8:00 am - 12:00 pm last day
Download the flyer for more information