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Pandemic Exit Plan Training: Instructional Part One of Two – SBDAP Virtual Event

<div class="header" data-view="registration/header/header" data-active-view="true"> <div class="branding-image" data-bind="visible:getBrandingInfo().logoImageUrl()"> <p class="p1"><img class="wp-image-19051 alignleft" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/exit-1-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="620" height="413" />This training session was created through the Pandemic Exit Plan information session. This is part one of the two-part training with Exolytic and Safety Trainers: Instructional with Jim Saropoulos from Exolytic. In this training Jim will provide details and specifics for the instructional implementation to help manufacturers actively take control of their company for 2021 in this level one workshop in creating a pandemic exit plan for your company.</p> Part two of the two-part training with Exolytic and Safety Trainers: Practical will take place March 23, & 25, 2021. Upon registering for this training you will be confirmed to attend all sessions over the two-weeks with three hours on each date listed. Companies attending this training must be registered with the Small Business Direct Access program with the Commonwealth. </div> </div> [mep_register url="http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=r8uxradab&oeidk=a07ehk12xme2d55394a"]
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Team Involvement Problem Solving (TIPS) – Online SBDAP

<h5>Team Involvement Problem Solving</h5> <h5>June 22, 24 & 26, 2020</h5> <h5>9:00am - 12:00pm</h5> <strong>Training Description:</strong> 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. <strong>Training Objective:</strong> 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. <strong>Skill Attainment:</strong> 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 [mep_register url="https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eguz696l6cbf828e&oseq=&c=&ch="]
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MassMEP & the “BIC” Grant Information Session

<a href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Marketing-101.jpg"><img class="wp-image-5178 alignright" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Marketing-101-300x250.jpg" alt="" width="212" height="176" /></a> <p class="p1">MassMEP and Berkshire Innovation Center (BIC) are providing an information session to area manufacturers to learn about MassMEP's method to provide experiential-based training and solution-based support services. Every MassMEP engagement focuses on both the transfer of knowledge and the successful implementation of this learning for immediate impact on the company. In this information session learn about opportunities to apply for grant funded training that may focus around the following:</p> <ul> <li class="p1"> Spot Solutions: One time needs such as ISO certifications, inventory systems, sourcing, plant layouts, etc.</li> <li class="p1">Operational Efficiency: Plant scheduling methods, job methods, etc. to improve quality, on-time delivery and overall profit.</li> <li class="p1">Employee Training: Everything from lean manufacturing programs to problem solving, leadership training and 5S to empower your workforce.</li> <li class="p1">Growth and Innovation: Technology-driven market intelligence program, corporate strategic planning, value assessment, marketing and sales systems & project management.</li> </ul> [mep_register url="https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07egvfx97f3881822e&oseq=&c=&ch="]
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