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SUMMARY:Problems to Progress: Continuous Improvement in Action
DESCRIPTION:Continuous Improvement for Productivity — with CILab\n⚙️ Continuous Improvement Training\nA practical session focusing on process mapping\, root-cause analysis\, and problem-solving. \nThis training is conducted using a live simulation\, so the continuous improvement tools introduced in the session are applied in real time — giving participants practical experience in using the tools and understanding their impact. \nThis session complements the earlier Unleashing the Improvement Mindset 2-hour workshops\, though you don’t need to have attended those to participate (doing so is helpful). \n🎯 What You’ll Learn\nA comprehensive overview of the essential mindset\, steps\, and tools of a continuous improvement initiative\, with a particular focus on: \n💡 Customer ThinkingUnderstanding how to view processes and outcomes from the customer’s perspective. \n🧭 Framing and Articulating ProblemsLearning how to identify\, describe\, and communicate problems effectively — especially when raising issues with leaders. \n⚙️ Core Improvement ToolsUsing process mapping and root-cause analysis to identify performance gaps and opportunities for improvement. \n👥 Team and Leadership RolesClarifying how individuals can participate in and contribute to improvement initiatives led by others. \n🧠 Outcomes\nParticipants will leave with:✨ A strong understanding of their role in continuous improvement.🔍 The ability to map and analyse how a process performs and where it can be improved.🧩 The capability to take part confidently in improvement initiatives across the organisation. \n🔧 At a Glance\n⏱ Duration: 4 hours📍 Format: Simulation-based\, practical\, and hands-on👥 Audience: All team members and leaders🎯 Outcome: Practical capability in process analysis and improvement💰 Cost: This is a funded learning opportunity – No charge to attend🗓 Booking: Essential — spaces are limited (max 20 participants)
URL:https://businesswhanganui.nz/event/problems-to-progress-continuous-improvement-in-action/
LOCATION:Business Whanganui – Chamber of Commerce\, 139 Guyton Street\, Whanganui\, 4501\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Business Whanganui Christmas Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Solopreneur? Part of a small team? Or just keen to break free of the office or workshop and mix it up with other business owners and professionals? \nJoin us at FRANK on Tuesday 16 December for a relaxed Christmas lunch with good company. \nBuy your own — order on the day or check out their menu HERE and order ahead —  either way\, let us know you’re coming and we’ll save you a seat.
URL:https://businesswhanganui.nz/event/business-whanganui-christmas-lunch/
LOCATION:Manawatu-Wanganui
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