August 8th - 10th, with a Gemba Walk activity on the 10th
This year, our theme for the conference is Lean: What Really Works. We have taken into account the feedback from previous attendees and have designed the conference to focus more on practical application and less on theory. We will be providing attendees with hands-on activities and case studies to help them gain a better understanding of how to apply Lean principles in their own work.
We have book keynote and active learning session speakers who have extensive experience in Lean and can provide tangible examples of its success. Additionally, we will provide ample opportunities for participants to explore the city of Traverse City and its many attractions. Register today!
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What can you expect?
- 3 days of learning - 2 Keynote speakers and 12 total Active Learning Session options between both days
- All Active Learning Session sessions to be divided into beginning, intermediate, and advanced tracks
- An incredible panel of Lean experts to learn from
- Cocktail and networking hour
- 3rd day of Gemba Walks
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Tuesday, August 8th
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8:00 AM
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Conference Guest Check In
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8:00 AM
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Simple Breakfast
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9:00 AM
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Opening Remarks; National Anthem
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9:30 AM
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Welcome/Agenda Review/Icebreaker
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9:45 AM
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Keynote: Steven Haedrich
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10:45 AM
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Break
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11:00 AM
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Active Learning Session Block 1
- BEG/INT - Deming-The Science of Deming
- BEG/INT - Dustin Thomas - Utilizing A3 problem solving in-person, virtual, or hybrid
- INT/ADV- Melissa S - Measuring the adoption of continuous improvement in your organization
- INT/ADV - Chad Bareither-Sustaining Lean Performance Through Leader Standard Work
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12:30
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Lunch Break
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1:30 PM
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Active Learning Session Block 2
- BEG/INT- Joyce Weiss - Kicking Conflict to the Curb™
- INT/ADV- Deming- How to Separate Special Cause from Common Cause
- INT/ADV - Lyn Dolson Pugh- Change Management = Actually Managing Change
- ADV - Toni Benner -KATA & the Practice of Shu-Ha-Ri. Is it your time to break what works?
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3:00 PM
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Break
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3:15 PM
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Book Club Q&A with Mark Graban
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3:45 PM
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Networking Hour
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4:45 PM
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End
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Wednesday, August 9th
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7:30 AM
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Simple Breakfast
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7:30 AM
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MLC Annual Members Meeting
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9:00 AM
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Welcome/Agenda Review/Icebreaker
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9:30 AM
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Keynote - Beth Carrington
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10:30
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Break
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10:45 AM
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Distinguished Service Award & Other MLC Business
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11:15
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Panel Discussion - Mark Graban "The Mistakes That Make Us"
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12:15 PM
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Lunch Break
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1:15 PM
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Active Learning Session Block 3
- BEG/INT - Dave Kippen/Dale Gregory - Simple Value Stream Mapping for Alignment and Progress
- BEG/INT - Kevin O - Tools for an Effective Gemba Walk
- INT/ADV - Chad Bareither-Sustaining Lean Performance Through Leader Standard Work
- ADV - Deming-Lean Leaders System Thinking
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2:45 PM
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Closing Celebration / Prizes
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Thursday, August 10th
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9:00 AM
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Gemba Walks
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Check out the List of Speakers and Sessions!!
Mark Graban's "The Mistakes That Make Us"
Mark Graban will join the conference to moderate a panel discussion related to his current passion – “The Mistakes That Make Us”. What a wonderful opportunity to learn from the mistakes and help us understand WHAT REALLY WORKS! Mark will also be available to discuss his book at the Sponsor Lounge / Cocktail Hour event!
Praise for “The Mistakes That Make Us”
“At last! A book about errors, flubs, and screwups that pushes beyond platitudes and actually shows how to enlist our mistakes as engines of learning, growth, and progress. Dive into The Mistakes That Make Us and discover the secrets to nurturing a psychologically safe environment that encourages the small experiments that lead to big breakthroughs.”
DANIEL H. PINK, #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF DRIVE, WHEN, AND THE POWER OF REGRET
Hotel blocks are available now!
Bayshore Resort - 833 East Front Street, Traverse City, Michigan 49686
Phone: (231) 935-4400 call and ask for the Michigan Lean Consortium discount rate.
Tru by Hilton - 3572 N U.S. 31 S, Traverse City, Michigan 49684
Book with the discounted rate with this link! Phone: (231) 486-6590 call and ask for the Michigan Lean Consortium discount rate
Additional Traverse City Hotels and Lodging can be found on the resourceful
Traverse City visitors’ site
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New To The MLC?
At the MLC, we do our best to be inclusive at every level of experience, whether it’s a conference, Gemba walk or any other of our membership activities.
An individual or organizational membership gives you a year’s worth of great Lean learning and networking at low- or no-cost!
Cancellation Policy:
We understand that plans change. In the event you are unable to attend an event, refunds will be issued in full for cancellation refund requests received in writing via the events@michiganlean.org email at least seven (7) days before the event. Refunds will not be issued when less than a seven (7) day notice is provided. After submitting your cancellation refund request via email, please allow up to ten (10) business days for your refund to be processed. If the event is rescheduled, all purchases will be honored for the rescheduled event date. If the event is cancelled, all purchases will be refunded in full.
