One course of Optima’s three-course TWI Certification Program, this one-day workshop focuses on developing the skills required to train employees effectively so that they can perform their job tasks correctly, completely […]
Sunrise Shine 5S
5S has been around for years, but more often than not it is misinterpreted. 5S typically turns into 1S- cleaning and while that is certainly part of the system, there […]
5S Thinking and Strategy Deployment, say what!
By Steven Hirt
It’s that time of year where we begin to think about the future and our strategy for getting there. If you are using Strategy Deployment or Hoshin Kanri principles […]
Coaching Excellence and Continuous Improvement – Southern Wisconsin
Top management must lead by example. They must go to the workplace to see the day-to-day, hour-by-hour problems and challenges and give people not the answers, but the time. Leaders […]
What the Flow?! Where did it go?!
By Chris Schermer
No matter what sector of business you are in, there is some degree of variation. We set out to design reliable, repeatable and capable processes that flow but, reality doesn’t […]
Safety Special Interest Group
By Laurie Stoveken
Optima facilitates a Safety Special Interest Group that meets periodically to discuss safety related topics. Events are free to attend if you are a CI Alliance Member. Our next event […]
Coaching Excellence and Continuous Improvement – Northeast Wisconsin
Top management must lead by example. They must go to the workplace to see the day-to-day, hour-by-hour problems and challenges and give people not the answers, but the time. Leaders […]
2019 is the year to set your personal achievement goals
Your self confidence sets the stage for your achievements. Believing in yourself and having determination to succeed you will surely make it happen. Take time to reflect on the past […]
4-Day Lean Leader Workshop
This 4-day interactive Lean Leader workshop will cover the relationships between lean tools, organizational leadership, and organizational culture. By exploring these relationships and practicing the skills we share each day, […]
Standard Work – Twin Cities Continuous Improvement Consortium Special Interest Group Training Event
Standard Work is repeatable, safe and reliable operations, with all tasks organized in the best known sequence using the most effective combination of people, material, machines and methods. In essence, […]