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Phase 2 is the next step in the AZ MEP Leadership Development Program. This advanced course will enhance the new supervisor’s learning journey with 7 new topics that are a continuation from the first LDP. This course is designed to help expand the knowledge new leaders need when taking on a new or advanced role within their companies. The cohort setting with multiple manufacturing companies leads to gaining a broader perspective on common issues that attendees may be facing. 

This program will consist of 7 essential classes for new leaders. The course will be delivered in 4 hour increments, one-time per month, August 2024 - October 2024. The topics are listed below along with class dates. To view the course descriptions download the flyer using the link below.

Session 1: Lean Leadership (Aug)
Session 2: Emotional Intelligence (Aug)
Session 3: Communication with Influence & Persuasion for Leaders (Sept)

Session 4: Effective Decision Making (Sept)
Session 5: Learning to Lead with Accountability (Oct)
Session 6: Employee Engagement (Oct)
Session 7: Innovative Thinking (Oct)

Who Should Attend:

Employees who are leading others (new line or cell leads, supervisors, engineers) or anyone aspiring to advance their leadership skills.

Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (all 7 days)

Cost For Manufacturers: $1050.00 per person (for all 7 sessions)

Cost for Non Manufacturers:  $1400.00

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The Arizona Manufacturing Extension Partnership has partnered with Core Solution to co-sponsor monthly webinars to provide you with straightforward, timely information on how CMMC will impact small businesses and how you can prepare.

August:
Beyond Your Borders: Ensuring Vendor Compliance with CMMC & NIST 800-171

Explore strategies to extend your cybersecurity standards to third-party vendors. Learn how to assess vendor compliance, address gaps, and maintain a secure supply chain in line with CMMC and NIST 800-171 standards.

There is no cost to participate in this webinar series but you must register for each one separately.

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As an Arizona manufacturer, do you find you need more tools in your toolbelt? If so, join us online to explore exciting partnerships and collaborations with the University of Arizona in the manufacturing industry. Discover how your business can benefit from cutting-edge research, resources, and expertise available at the university. Don't miss this chance to learn more from our academic experts. Register now to secure your spot for this live webinar.

This webinar will be 1 hour and include 45 minutes of presentation and 15 minutes of Q&A

Date:  August 20, 2024

Time:  9 - 10 am 

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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, every two weeks, September 9th- December 2nd, 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 9th)
• Session 2: Effective Communication (September 23rd)
• Session 3: Conflict Resolution (October 7th)
• Session 4: Coaching for Success (October 21st)
• Session 5: Time Management (November 4th)
• Session 6: Team Dynamics (November 18th)
• Session 7: Change Management (December 2nd)

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)

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ENHANCE YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS, IMPROVE YOUR ORGANIZATION

This Executive Leadership Academy customizes curriculum to address challenges faced by strategic manufacturing leaders right here in Arizona. Join us and receive practical techniques to enhance your personal leadership skills and increase your company's agility for success. AZ MEP Executive Leadership Academy was designed to provide convenient access to the tools to create a cutting edge plan to develop your workforce.

Earn a certificate after just four days of live, interactive executive education. Network with peers and learn from top-ranked faculty and professors of practice!

      COURSE DATES:                                               MODULES:

Wednesday, September 18th                   Create Trust with Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

Wednesday, October 23rd                        Communication: Connect Through Conversations

Wednesday, November 13th                     Coaching: Motivating Performance

Wednesday, December 11th                      Cultivate a Successful People Strategy

Exceptional manufacturing executives invest time in refining their own skills to leverage their workforce and grow their business.
Thanks to this exclusive pilot program, AZ MEP is offering you an opportunity to advance or refresh your skills as you set an example of lifelong learning and continuous improvement. AZ MEP allows you to access first-class executive education without the expense of airfare, hotels, and time away from your business.

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The Arizona Manufacturing Extension Partnership has partnered with Core Solution to co-sponsor monthly webinars to provide you with straightforward, timely information on how CMMC will impact small businesses and how you can prepare.

September:
Tackling the Tough Ten: Strategies for the Hardest CMMC Requirements

Break down the ten most challenging aspects of CMMC compliance. This session offers practical strategies, expert tips, and resources to turn these hurdles into milestones on your compliance journey.

There is no cost to participate in this webinar series but you must register for each one separately.

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The first step to solving any problem is to define the problem and identify the root cause. Root cause analysis is the second important element of problem-solving. The reason? If you don't know WHAT the problem is, you can never SOLVE the problem.

There are a variety of problem-solving tools available, however, you need to know when to use which tool in a manner that is appropriate for the situation.

Join us for this workshop and learn about:

• Familiarization of industry wide ‘best practice” techniques for problem solving
• Creating confidence in using root cause analysis techniques through hand-on exercises
• Gaining the A-Z ability for problem identification, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation
• Discovering the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) model for communicating and organizing improvement projects
• Coaching and guidance for selecting the best format and problem-solving model for your company

Time:  8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Cost:  $149.00 per person

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REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 30TH!!!

(Sessions Start on November 7th)

In cooperation with UA Eller Executive Education, the Arizona Manufacturing Extension Partnership (AZ MEP) is offering a 4-part professional development opportunity to help supply chain professionals hone their strategic and tactical skills to leverage their organizations supply chain as a core competency to drive more profit while mitigating risk.

Attendees will learn and participate in interactive exercises related to growing the top and bottom line with supply chain strategies, sales and operations planning (S&OP), forecasting and demand management, sourcing strategies, make/buy analysis, supplier selection, supplier negotiations, risk and opportunity management, inventory management strategies, artificial intelligence in the supply chain, cybersecurity challenges and more.

• Module 1: Growing the Top Line with Supply Chain Strategies - November 7, 2024
• Module 2: Supply Chain Management - December 12, 2024
• Module 3: Growing the Bottom Line with Supply Chain Strategies - January 16, 2025
• Module 4: Current Challenges for Supply Chain Managers - February 6, 2025

With assistance from the Supply Chain Optimization and Intelligence Network (SCOIN) a program under the US Department of Commerce and NIST, and with funding from the CHIPS and Science Act the program attendance fee is being offered for $3,000 per manufacturing attendee ($5,000 for non-manufacturing organization attendees).

For a complete list of the modules and the course descriptions download the flyer.

Manufacturers Register Here

Non-Manufacturers Register Here

The Arizona Manufacturing Extension Partnership has partnered with Core Solution to co-sponsor monthly webinars to provide you with straightforward, timely information on how CMMC will impact small businesses and how you can prepare.

October:
Ready, Set, Respond: Your 72-Hour Plan for Cyber Incidents

A step-by-step guide to crafting a comprehensive response strategy that kicks in when a cyber incident strikes. Learn how to mobilize your response team, communicate effectively, and mitigate damage within the first 72 hours.

There is no cost to participate in this webinar series but you must register for each one separately.

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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

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The Arizona Manufacturing Extension Partnership has partnered with Core Solution to co-sponsor monthly webinars to provide you with straightforward, timely information on how CMMC will impact small businesses and how you can prepare.

November:
Meeting Cyber Insurance Compliance: A Guide for Small Businesses

Navigate the prerequisites for cyber insurance compliance, understanding the specific safeguards and protocols insurers require. This session emphasizes actionable steps to meet compliance standards, enhancing your eligibility and positioning your business to effectively mitigate cyber-related risks.

There is no cost to participate in this webinar series but you must register for each one separately.

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