Now that I know the jist of what Continuous Improvement is, how can I apply it in my space? 

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

This workshop builds on the skills learned in CI 101 and is intended to enable participants to learn and engage with continuous improvement tools in the context of an outcome area.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Teams who are ready to dive into the Continuous Improvement (CI) process.

TEAM APPLICANT PROFILE

Each team can be comprised of 3 – 5 individuals who are interested in or currently working to impact an outcome or indicator in Adams County. To be eligible for the LEANing into Results Oriented Work Workshop, teams must:

• Be individuals who have participated in a Continuous Improvement 101 Workshop through ACYI Note: Not all  participants need to have attended CI  101. We ask that at least one team member have attended or be familiar with basic CI  concepts and tools to be able to facilitate the pre-work and to catch up team members that have not previously participated.

• Complete pre-worksheet and have a phone check-in with ACYI

ARE THERE ANY PREREQUISITES?

Yes! 'LEANing Into Results Oriented Work' is an advanced Continuous Improvement workshop. To jump in to this intensive, one-day applied learning session, we ask that teams complete 'CI 101: Introduction to Continuous Improvement' and complete this registration/interest form for this workshop. Upon approval, teams will need to complete pre-work with the coaching of Youth Initiative staff. If you have any questions, please contact Ashley at ashleyedinger@acyi.org

REQUIRED PRE-WORK

 What is the problem you are trying to solve?

• Identify the Problem - Example: Students are not enrolling in post-secondary opportunities
• Identify your Community Level Outcome - Example: Post-Secondary Enrollment
• Create a Results Statement - Example: All students in Camden County will complete the FAFSA
• Determine your Indicator - Example: % of students completing FAFSA

What is the Measurement Tool? - Example: FAFSA

Verify the Problem - Show data that verifies this is a problem - Run Charts - We will provide data coaching to help

What is the Root Cause?

IS THERE A COST TO ATTEND?

This session is FREE for all organizations serving Adams County Youth and ACYI Partners. For Out-of-county organizations and non-ACYI partners, the cost is $1000 per team up to 5 participants. These fees help ACYI cover the cost of the participant's participation, including food, materials, and space. If you are unsure about whether a cost applies, please contact Ashley Edinger, Partnership Coordinator, at ashleyedinger@acyi.org.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING WITH ME?

Pen and notepad to take notes with. Documents created during pre-work coaching. We will provide breakfast and lunch!

FACILITATED BY?

Latife Bulur Kowalski, North America Master Black Belt, Cummins Inc.

Originally from New Jersey, Latife came to Colorado to attend the University of Colorado, Boulder, graduating with her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology & Sociology in 2004.  After graduation, she worked for various companies such as the CU Foundation as the Records Specialist, processing donations and memberships.  In 2008, Latife graduated with her Master’s degree in Statistics from the University of Denver.  Since 2010, Latife has been working for Cummins Inc., currently as the Master Black Belt serving the North America Distribution Business. This role involves the management of the 6 Sigma and Continuous Improvement program for North America.  This includes providing coaching for existing Green and Black Belts as well as training new Belts and Project Managers.  In her free time, Latife enjoys spending time with her family and close friends, especially with her 2 year old, Aria, and her husband, Jeremy.

 

 

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