Team Involvement Problem Solving (TIPS) – Online SBDAP
Team Involvement Problem Solving
June 22, 24 & 26, 2020
9:00am - 12:00pm
Training Description: Problem Solving for Lean is an eight hour course that teaches a structured, team based, root cause oriented problem solving process that supports the elimination of impediments to process flow. This highly interactive course leads participants through an understanding of problem-solving skills and tools such as creative/divergent thinking, consensus decision making for convergent thinking, data collection and analysis, and tools for planning actions. An eight step problem solving process with associated guidelines for executing each step is presented. Problem solving meeting facilitation is covered. The workshop concludes with a problem solving practice exercise in a team setting.
Training Objective: This training will provide a cross functional groups of employees with an 8 step process for quickly resolving problems with a consensus driven approach that puts permanent corrective actions in place. Problem solving can be used in the office as well as the production and supporting departments. The trainees will have the opportunity to demonstrate the outcomes of a problem solving process they participated in using the various tools learned in the training. In this training, we expect to address specific measures of success relating to productivity and sales.
Skill Attainment: Problem Solving Training skills that will be transferred:
¥ Learn how to be part of a team based approach involving those closest to a particular process
¥ Understand and use techniques for generating creative ideas
¥ Capability to facilitate consensus decision making
¥ Use and facilitate a structured eight step problem solving model
Utilize interactive skills and facilitation techniques that support effective team based problem solving
Leader Effectiveness Training Book Club
Book clubs are the perfect way to keep learning in the age of COVID-19.
We all know that in times of high stress, interpersonal relationships can be damaged or strengthened. In this time of extremely high stress and so much uncertainty, working together is challenging. While we believe that the LET Gordon Model skills are an essential component of work, they are especially critical at a time like this. We are aware that some of our clients have scheduled trainings which needed to be postponed and re-scheduled and others are waiting until the virus is contained to start Leader Effectiveness Training.
In this interactive book club we will meet 2 hours a week online for five weeks. The book club will be led by one of MassMEPs LET trainers. This book club will be the start of a journey to help you be the leader you've always wanted to be.
Note: This book club would not be a substitute for our Leader Effectiveness Training, but is an intensive pre-work to prepare people to participate in a face-to-face classroom course once this crisis is over.
For more information on the Book Club contact Karen Carswell [email protected]
Please note: start date is TBD
Complimentary Webinar: Exploring Workforce Training Grants
Interested in learning how to obtain "free” training grant funding for employee development? The Commonwealth of Massachusetts annually awards millions of dollars in grant money to Massachusetts businesses under the Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP). You too can obtain funding with a complete application that projects future business growth, increased productivity, and employee retention. This 45-minute complimentary webinar will be led by grant coaches Kathleen Worthington of AIM HR Solutions and Lisa Derby Oden of MassMEP. Together, we have helped hundreds of companies access state training funds, resulting in a significant positive impact on their bottom lines.
Webinar topics will include:
¥ WFTP Key Priorities
¥ Certificate of Good Standing
¥ Three Grant Program Comparisons
- ¥ Acceptable & Unacceptable Training Examples
¥ Grant Questionnaire & Development Timeline
¥ Training Metrics, Best Practices & FAQs
Technology Strategies for CMMC Compliance
It is PreVeil's pleasure to host this webinar, which will bring together the perspectives of Katie Arrington (CISO for the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition), J.C. Dodson (Global CISO of BAE Systems), and Rob Egerton (Chief Strategy Officer & Chief Information Officer, Monroe Engineering). Together they will highlight the strategies and technology considerations that DIB suppliers of all sizes are taking into account as they prepare for CMMC.
By attending this webinar, DIB participants will gain practical perspectives and tips to inform their company's technology strategy in preparation for CMMC compliance.
ISO Internal Auditor 9001:2015 – Small Business Direct Access (SBDAP)
Who Should Attend: This course is recommended for anyone involved in designing, implementing, maintaining, and improving a quality management system and/or performing internal audits of a quality management system, such as quality officers, managers, and auditors. No prior knowledge of auditing, quality management systems, or ISO 9001:2008 is required prior to attending this course.
Course Highlights / Topics Covered:
- The process approach, performance indicators, and risk
- The "Plan-Do-Check-Act” principle
- The key elements of a quality management system, management of documents/records, deviations, corrective and preventive actions
- Management responsibility, management representative and management review
- Measurement, analysis and continuous improvement on customer satisfaction, quality management effectiveness through internal audits, process performance and conformity to product requirements
- What are internal audits
- Why are internal audits conducted
- What preparatory work should be carried out before an audit
- What to pay attention to during the audit
- What is a good audit report
- What aspects are important in monitoring audit results, corrective and preventive actions
Students will benefit by:
- Learning how to plan, conduct, and report quality audit results
- Enhancing your understanding of the components of an internal quality audit program
- Gaining an in-depth understanding of ISO 9001 requirements
- Getting answers to your toughest audit questions
Capturing a working knowledge of the practices, roles, and responsibilities of an auditor
The ABC’s of Returning Safely to Work
SBDC Webinar Series Hosted by MassMEP with Safety Trainers
ABC’s of Returning Safely to Work
3 Part Webinar Series
Webinar #1 – 1 hour
July 27, 2020
Navigating the alphabet soup of regulations. You will learn all areas of your business where you will need to make changes and considerations for new rules, new equipment, new processes, and adapt the factors you consider in decision making. Who is your COVID-19 Coordinator? Signs, signs, and more signs we will walk you through the areas of concern to safely open your business.
Webinar #2 – 1 hour
July 28, 2020
New Rules. New Procedures. Which ones should I apply to our business?
Engineering and Administrative Controls to all areas of your operations will be the key to keeping your staff safe and your business open. Learn the Hierarchy of Controls Methodology. In this series, we will give you several options to consider in many areas of your business to include but not limited to;
- Signage and Communication
- Record Keeping and Resources
- Updating Sick Policy and Return to Work Criteria
- Facility Layout, Flow of Materials and People, Entrance and Exits, Parking, Common Spaces
- Pre-Qualifying and Safety Policy for Visitor, Vendor, Third Party for Hire Relationships
- Housekeeping to include trash, sanitation, and disinfecting procedures
- Personal Protective Equipment implementation
- Training
Webinar #3 – 1 hour
July 29, 2020
I Didn’t Know I Needed to Do All of That to Disinfect and Clean Safely?
Using OSHA, CDC, EPA, and FDA to make changes to your housekeeping process to include trash, sanitation, laundry and disinfecting, HazCom Policy, Hazardous Chemicals, personal protective equipment use, and training. We will answer questions like; Do I need N95 respirators? Will a cloth mask work? Handwashing vs. Antibacterial agents? Do I need a flammable storage cabinet for hand sanitizer and isopropyl alcohol? How do I get an EPA approved disinfectant for COVID-19? Where can I buy PPE?
Who should attend? Anyone in your organization who is now part of a team or is responsible for managing health and safety in your workplace. This will help you to get your business and employees back to work making everyone’s safety and health a top priority.
A partnership program with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Massachusetts Office of Business Development under cooperative agreement SBAHQ20B0022 through the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Isenberg School of Management. SBDCs are a program supported by SBA and extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. SBA cannot endorse any products, opinions or services of any external parties or activities. By contacting our office and requesting at least two weeks in advance, every attempt will be made to reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities and those who need translation services.
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) – Virtual
Manufacturers in the DoD supply chain are required to have adequate information security measures in place to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Starting in 2020, independent auditors will be assessing manufacturers' security posture, which will determine which contracts they can bid. This session will provide an overview of these requirements and the various options available to ensure compliance with them.
This communication was prepared under contract with the State of Vermont, as fiscal agent for the New England Collaborative, with financial support from the Office of Economic Adjustment, Department of Defense. The content reflects the views of the New England Collaborative and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Office of Economic Adjustment, the U.S. Department of Defense, or the participating states.
EastWest Exchange Virtual Conference
V I R T U A L C O N F E R E N C E | A U G U S T 1 9 , 2 0 2 0 | 9 : 0 0 A M - 1 : 3 0 P M
Discover opportunities to strengthen ties within
the Massachusetts innovation ecosystem amidst
global supply chain disruptions.
Supply Chain Trends for Startups
About this Event
Among the countless disruptions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain risks can be daunting to assess and seem out of your startups' control. It is increasingly important to develop an understanding of current trends in the supply chain, what is predicted to come, and how your startup can best plan for the future.
Please join FORGE on Thursday, August 20 from 10 am - 11 am as we welcome Tom Andrellos of the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership to discuss strategy, analytics, risk management, and opportunities to prepare for the ripple effects of COVID-19 on your supply chain.
Tom Andrellos is the Director of Growth Services for MassMEP. He has over 32 years in senior-level positions with High Tech manufacturing, global supply chain, and business operations. Tom has successfully developed business plans, specific program strategies, and operating approaches that deploy grant funding across Massachusetts.
Previous FORGE events in our "Supply Chain in a Pandemic” series have focused on sharing experiences and lessons learned with startup peers and actionable frameworks that your team can leverage to assess and mitigate risk in your supply chain. This event will focus on providing the context of what is happening at the manufacturing level, and what may come in the coming months and years so that you can best plan ahead and position your startup for continued growth and success.
This one-hour, interactive session is open to any and all startups with physical products or components and will be moderated by Anya Losik, Program Manager at FORGE.
NOTE: By registering, I consent that this virtual event may be recorded, and my photograph and/or screenshot may be published in promotional materials, web and social media posts, and other public-facing FORGE content.
Deploy Lean, Enjoy Green – Webinar
This one-hour informational webinar will provide a comprehensive Roadmap to the Lean Transformation within your organization.
Topics will include the Lean Principles, the Deadly Sins of Manufacturing, Lean Vision & Mission, and the Deployment Steps, as well as how MassMEP can partner with you along your journey!
Navigating the Pandemic Training SBDAP
Navigating the Pandemic Training SBDAP
August, 25 & 27 September 1 & 3, 2020
8:00 am -11:00 am
I Didn’t Know I Needed to Do All!
If you could have a safety consultant walk you through the development of your pandemic control plan and answer your specific question, would you? If you said yes, you need to listen to this webinar that explains two funding source options for your company to get a significant discount or in one case for free. We will help you navigate through all of the changes you will need to make in your business in order to keep your employees and business safe and healthy.
Training Objective:
Training will be focused on the process(es) that make up all critical business operations that need to be changed and modified during a pandemic. Participants will map out those sequences and identify areas of risk and vulnerability to the organization’s ability to remain open and viable during a pandemic. Developing new strategies, find resources, and creating a new process to manage and abate the impact from a pandemic will be clearly defined and developed within this focus group. In addition, this group of participants will draft all processes for each segment of critical business operations for evaluation, testing, and revision before implementation.
Increase the confidence of the workforce, vendors, and customers. This focused initiative assures all parties that you have a strong business continuity plan and a focused response to the health and safety of everyone.
Manage cost control. This program identifies and creates processes for managing costs and losses. You will have a strong supply chain process, qualified vendor relationships, a resource map for versatility, and a quick response. This decreases employee absenteeism, maintains a healthy inventory, and finds other funding sources.
Use evidence-based decision making. By ensuring that you are using accurate data to make your decisions on what to improve, you can greatly increase the chances that your improvements will be successful the first time, rather than having several unsuccessful attempts. By using this data to track your progress, you can correct these improvement initiatives before they go "off the rails,” which can save costs and time.
Engage your people. By engaging your employees, you work toward 100% participation in managing safety and health in the workplace.
- enhanced leadership involvement and worker participation
- risk-based thinking
- alignment the pandemic policy with the safety and health culture of the organization
- be able to accommodate diverse geographical, cultural and social conditions
Skill Attainment:
- Participants will learn to master the hierarchy of controls method for making decisions during a pandemic. This process guides participants in decisions, options, and outcomes in order to drive and maintain improvements within the processes.
- They will learn what risk-based thinking looks like and how to apply it
- They will create a set of language, terms, and definitions for effective communication
- They will be able to assess, inspect and evaluate a process using the hierarchy of controls method
- They will create and manage new roles and responsibilities during a pandemic
- They will use the hierarchy of controls method to draft processes for critical business operations.
- Peer edit and review each group work
Industry 4.0 Consortium Grant Info Session
Industry 4.0 Consortium Grant Info Session
September 2 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm EDT
MassMEP, along with Spinnaker Venture Partners, MachineMetrics, Axis New England, and DesignPoint, invites you to attend an information session about a fully grant-funded collaborative Industry 4.0 training program. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is the digital transformation of traditional manufacturing operations to achieve next-level productivity gains. This consortium is designed to equip companies with strategies, tools, and tactics to leverage smart manufacturing principles and technologies with measurable impact.
Join us to learn more about these Building Blocks of Industry 4.0:
- Developing a Business Strategy Roadmap for Industry 4.0 (Spinnaker)
- Harnessing Machine Data for Shop Floor Optimization (MachineMetrics)
- Increasing Throughput with Automation and Robotics (Axis New England)
- 3D Printing for Rapid Prototyping, Tooling and Customization (DesignPoint)
- Strategic Funding Opportunities through the Workforce Training Fund Program (MassMEP)
What is a consortium grant?
A consortium grant provides small to medium size companies an approach to training and manufacturing skills development with minimal cost and time, and MassMEP will facilitate all administrative responsibilities.
Did you know?
Each year, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts awards millions of dollars in grant money to Massachusetts businesses under the Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP). Why not be one of the next companies?