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Lean Ninja Bootcamp: Launching an in vivo Operational Excellence Program.
Objectives: The intern will learn concepts of Lean Management and Operational Excellence, obtain Lean Six Sigma certification at the white belt (beginner) and yellow belt (intermediate) levels. The intern will partner with the Comparative Medicine mentor and other staff to apply skills learned during the internship to a contemporary and relevant project in the vivarium operations. Lean management tools to be used will include some or all of the following: PDCA (“Plan-Do-Check-Act”, Gemba walk with A3 worksheet, DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control). Outcomes: The project will culminate with a presentation to the CM department, and may include the opportunity to prepare a scientific poster presentation to an appropriate industry-specific conference, such as the National Symposium of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS). The internship deliverables will aid in the launching of the operational excellence program in Comparative Medicine at Takeda. Skills used/ challenge: Knowledge learned in school of animal biology, computer applications, data collection/ organization and problem-solving will intersect with the addition of creativity and application of Lean tools (presented as a part of the internship) to engage in a practical project with real-world outcomes (see below). Practical Application: The intern will engage in a real-world problem current within the Takeda Comparative Medicine Vivarium. Example of a typical project: The Process Mapping tool was used to understand the current state (= defective caging equipment routinely placed back into service) and make process visible to everyone. A team of subject matter experts from the cage wash area was bought together to analyze step by step all the possible ways that a faulty piece of equipment could go unnoticed. Through problem-solving it was discovered that by applying light hand pressure to the equipment you could see where the welding was damaged; subsequently, one of the major changes identified was to include a physical inspection, as well as a visual point of use tool. The continuous improvement cycle was completed through training, communication, process/ counter-measure implementation, and post-implementation checkpoints. |
Do you want to inspire your Team? Watch this workshop; free to VOE-Network members. Members can now watch the "Are You a Lean Ninja?" workshop on demand to inspire simple improvements in your own facilities. Real-life examples of problems and team-based solutions were shared live from the Denver Animal Shelter, Zoo New England and Mass General Hospital. Kick-start your Improvement Journey by "Zooming in" on areas for improvement with this video. Members can Log in and head directly to the Webinar Tab. |
Author Karen Gaudet will walk you through the riveting story described in "Standard Work" of how Starbucks rapidly adapted their business to the needs of the customer, especially in times of crisis.
A discussion with the author, that will enable you to step inside the fine nuances of The Work of a Leader , while transforming the business.Leading through Transformational Times Leading in times of significant change calls on the strength of the leader to mobilize resources. Resources who can quickly add value back into the process for those who deliver on the value driven purpose of the organization. “Leader Led” Transformation builds the capability of the organization as the leaders’ capability grows while solving some of the most critical business problems. Learn more about how these two key elements came together for Karen while leading her team at Starbucks Coffee Company Explore the components of a Leader Led Transformation and consider your unique leadership situation and how you might apply some of the key points of a leader led approach. |
Robert O. Martichenko
Robert Martichenko is an executive leader of LeanCor, a Transplace Company. Formerly Founder and CEO of LeanCor, Robert joined Transplace after its 2020 acquisition of LeanCor. He is also an entrepreneur, thought leader in lean management, professional education instructor, business author, poet, and novelist. |
Call for Action: Promoting Diversity & Inclusion in Animal Healthcare: What we ARE doing We have received several emails from attendees supporting what was shared and seeking information on what’s next and how to get involved. While we recognize that many institutions are ready for change, we also acknowledge that change is not always easy. As set out in our mission statement, the VOE-N members are here to help each other to continuously improve. We encourage anyone who would like to get more engaged through our Diversity and Inclusion Task Force, to reach out and let us know of your interest. It is our desire that we all benefit from the efforts of this new task force through the collective ideas and initiatives which can brought back to your own institution. Click here to view the recorded webinar. |
Lean Belt Certification Training is a great way to get your staff, new and not-so-new, on the same page and to mobilize them to identify waste in operations and processes. When finished with belt certification classes, the successful candidate will be able to participate in lean activities as a stakeholder and customer.
The VOE Network is proud to offer online self paced lean certifications. Over 100 members have already taken advantage of this great opportunity to learn and grow. Want to hear more? Go to the Belt Certification tab for FAQs or use the link below, see past alumni, and learn how to register! www.voenetwork.com/about-belt-certification.html |