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Coaching Skills for Lean Implementation Leaders (1 Day Class)
Lean change agents generally have to implement improvements through the work of people they don't manage. They have responsibility but little authority to accomplish their goals. Getting people to complete the tasks they assign or meet the schedules they set requires constant attention, encouragement, cajoling, and often taking the lead on the activities themselves.
There is a better way. Switch from trying to be the person out front leading the charge to being someone with knowledge and experience who's by the side of implementers coaching when needed. In other words try the sensei approach to coaching and leading.
What does it mean to be a coach? Coaches in athletics do not compete in the sporting events themselves. They have to achieve success through four basic activities: preparation, practice, adjustment, and review. Do these methods work in situations where you're responsible for lean improvement projects but others have to implement the changes? The answer is yes, if one key condition is achieved and maintained: responsibility for making the changes is given to and kept with the people who have to implement and maintain the improvements. That's the key to the sensei approach.
The purpose of this workshop is to help lean leaders and change agents understand the importance of the role of coach in improving value-stream performance and developing the basic skills and perspectives to function effectively in that role. Specifically the program will describe how the activities of preparation, practice, adjustment and review can be used to lead others through implementing lean improvements.
Please note that this workshop is paired up with the Developing People with Capability for Lean program. It is not a requirement to attend both classes, but we highly recommend that you consider taking these two workshops together. While the Coaching Skills workshop allows you to try the sensei approach to coaching and leading and experience the fundamental difference between the role, skills and behaviors of managers in a conventional and lean environment, the workshop Developing People with Capabilities for Lean provides a general overview of the people development system and the role of management in creating the environment of problem solving and continuous improvement.
Through instruction, discussions, group activities, and hands-on exercises, you will learn how to:
Recognize the function of a coach in general and the limitations of the role
Develop the thinking and decision making of lean implementers, increasing their knowledge and skills for executing the immediate changes
Understand the sensei approach to coaching and recognize how the perspective and techniques contribute to successfully implementing and sustaining leanUnderstand the four key coaching practices for developing the effectiveness of lean implementers and practice the skills needed for each practice
Assess your own effectiveness as a lean coach and set goals for developing your skills
Course Outline:
Look at the common image of the coach and examine the myths and realities of the role
Describe the work of a coach and how to tell if it is effective
Consider the special requirements and challenges of coaching the implementers of lean improvements
Recognize the role of lean thinking in lean implementation
Examine the sensei approach to coaching and its value in lean implementation and recognize you do not have to be a lean expert to coach like a sensei
Recognize the four essential practices of the lean coach:
- Giving the lean implementers the task or project as their own responsibility
- Letting them think & practice on their own
- Helping them see results vs. processes, plan vs. actual
- Forcing reflection and learning from it
Set self-development goals based on review of your own skills and aspirations as a lean coach
Who Should Attend:
Lean project leaders, lean coordinators, lean change agents, continuous improvement executives, six sigma black belts, staff experts
Leaders and change agents who have faced the challenges of project completion and implementation of changes and improvements
Leaders, change agents, managers, executives who have experience with lean in manufacturing, service operations, healthcare, or not-for-profit organizations
Lean Transformations Group
David has been a performance improvement consultant and leadership coach since 2000. Prior to that, he worked for Toyota in North America for 14 years, first as an internal change agent and later as a manager of human resource development at the plant and North American levels. He has been on the workshop faculty of the Lean Enterprise Institute for eleven years and has done presentations and workshops to support a number of the LEI affiliates in the Lean Global Network. David has worked with clients in manufacturing, healthcare, finance, and higher education in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. His work focuses on supporting clients in process improvement, development of lean management systems and practices, strategic thinking and problem solving, and leadership coaching for managers and executives. David is a partner in the Lean Transformations Group and is based in Lexington, KY, where he works through Verble, Worth & Verble.
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text: HomeNature of Shark Bay - Animals - Fish Fish of Shark Bay Shark Bay is home to an amazing array of marine life. The meeting place of warm waters from the north and cooler waters from the south, the bay provides the best of both worlds for tropical and temperate species. More than 320 species of fish live here, from emperors and angel fish to remoras and wrasse. Recreational fishers come to battle Spanish mackerel, tailor and kingfish, while commercial fishers harvest whiting, mullet and snapper. Divers delight in parrotfish, damselfish and other tropical species, which wind through the water in a kaleidoscope of colour and form. Sharks There is a reason why Shark Bay is so called. "Sharks we caught a great many of, which our men eat very savourily," wrote English explorer William Dampier in 1699. "Among them we caught one which was 11 feet long." Dampier named the place "Shark's Bay" in honour of these magnificent fish. At least 28 shark species call Shark Bay home. You don't have to go far to see them – in fact, you don't even need to go boating! From lookouts at Eagle Bluff and Skipjack Point you can almost always spot sharks feeding, resting and cruising about, especially in the summer months. Here is a list of some of the most common species in Shark Bay. Click on the links to find out more.Tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) Western wobbegong (Orectolobus hutchinsi) Spotted wobbegong (Orectolobus maculatus) Banded wobbegong (Orectolobus halei) Grey carpet shark (Chiloscyllium punctatum) Epaulette shark (Hemiscyllium ocellatum) Zebra shark (Stegastoma fasciatum)Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) Grey nurse shark (Carcharias taurus) White shark (Carcharodon carcharias) Shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) Whiskery shark (Furgaleus macki) Pencil shark (Hypogaleus hyugaensis) Weasel shark (Hemigaleus microstoma) Fossil shark (Hemipristis elongata) Spinner shark (Carcharhinus brevipinna) Nervous shark (Carcharhinus cautus) Whitecheek shark (Carcharhinus dussumieri) Bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas) Blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) Dusky shark (Carcharhinus obscurus) Sandbar shark (Carcharhinus plumbeus) Lemon shark (Negaprion acutidens) Milk shark (Rhizoprionodon acutus) Whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus) Scalloped hammerhead (Sphyrna zygaena) Great hammerhead (Sphyrna mokarran) Smooth hammerhead (Sphyrna zygaena) Still more species are likely to occur in Shark Bay, including: Creek whaler (Carcharhinus fitzroyensis) Tawny nurse shark (Nebrius ferrugineus) Common blacktip shark (Carcharhinus limbatus) Grey reef shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) Pigeye shark (Carcharhinus amboinensis) Silvertip shark (Carcharhinus albimarginatus) A tiger shark in the shallows of Shark Bay. Although common in the bay they pose little threat to humans - © Janet Mann Rays Rays are closely related to sharks. In Shark Bay you can often see these 6 species:Manta ray (Manta birostris) Spotted eagle ray (Aetobatus narinari) Western round skate (Irolita sp.) Blue-spotted stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii) Black stingray (Dasyatis thetidis) Cowtail stingray (Pastinachus sephen) For more information about Western Australian wildlife check out the WA Museum Fauna Base Don't be scared! Shark Bay may seem like a dangerous place, but almost all of our local sharks and rays are completely harmless to humans. There has not been a shark attack for more than 100 years, and ray stings are uncommon. You can avoid injuries from sting ray spines by taking a few simple precautions. Is it a shark, or is it a ray? Often called a Shovelnose shark, this curious creature is actually a type of ray. This is because it's mouth is situated on the underside of it's head just like all rays! They can grow up to 2.7 metres long and are often found lying on (or under!) the sandy floor in shallow waters around the bay and they are harmless. Going fishing? Like everywhere else in Western Australia, Shark Bay has fishing rules tailor-made to suit the area's ecology, mix of species and fishing pressure. The Department of Fisheries has plenty of information about possession limits and other regulations. Know the rules before you head out. Fish for a feed, not for the freezer. Check out this guide to the more common fish species caught in Shark Bay.


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October 2016
It was great! My husband and I had a wonderful time!!! My husband really enjoyed driving the Vespa I was little more nervous :! We had some great food and really enjoyed the scenery!
October 2016
This tour was a highlight of our vacation! Our guides Valerio and Damiano were superb and Valerio's passion for wine was highly contagious. Our group consisted of nine people and we rode many miles through the picturesque Tuscany hills, with a few stops along the way. We had a wide selection of dishes for lunch and we sampled a couple of wines at that time. We highly recommend this tour.
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September 2016
What a great way to see the Tuscan countryside! The Vespa's were pretty easy to figure out. The guides had each person do a test run to make sure they were comfortable. The views on our drive were breathtaking. It was enjoyable and informative visiting the wineries. Lunch was buffet style after the drive. A little bit of wine was served with lunch. Would have liked to have had more wine tasting.
September 2016
This was a great trip out in the country visiting wineries on Vespas! We learned about the wine-making processes and at the end of the trip had a great lunch and wine-tasting experience. A fun trip, but you do need to feel comfortable on a Vespa, although you are given lessons before taking off.
September 2016
The experience of riding a vesper in the Tuscany wine region was absolutely fantastic. Our tour guides Simone and Damiano were fantastic. Very knowledgeable and ensured everyone was safe and well looked after. We had a lot of time to ride and lunch was delicious and authentic. Highly recommended!!
September 2016
Elisa and Daniele were fantastic guides - both very organized and fun. Had some extra time with a smaller group, so they took us around some other towns, which was really great to see. Great rides through wine country, if you're considering it, just book it - this was the best part of our trip, you won't be disappointed.
September 2016
The food was ok, the Chianti Classico very nice and the Vespa riding in the Chianti region superb. Lots of time on the Vespa, but not too much, just the right amount. Stopping at the estate vineyard and olive grove were also nice. Great tour, highly recommend.
August 2016
THIS TOUR WAS AWESOME AND MOST DEFINITELY A HIGHLIGHT OF OUR TWO-WEEK EUROPEAN TRIP!!!! Our group of 8 booked this tour due to the awesome reviews on Viator versus a different Vespa tour we had seen online. This did not disappoint. Everyone was so friendly and nice, and we had a ball! We met in the center of Florence and they added another couple to our group to make it an even 10. We were bused from there to the countryside of FLorence in a nice clean bus, and greeted by an awesome instructor sorry I forgot his name who showed us the facilities where we would be eating later that evening, followed by a brief lesson. My husband and I were able to purchase sandwiches at the restaurant, which was nice, since we did not have a chance to eat prior to leaving the city. For the lesson, each driver had to ride the Vespa in a tight circle to determine if you had the ability to ride alone. I was the only female in our group that decided to ride and that was a bit intimidating, but it was something I did not regret! With our group of 10, the lesson took about an hour. Unlike our assumptions, there is no wine tasting during the tour, which is probably best, but you do get a meal and two wines at the end when arriving back to the location. We drove about 3-4 hours in total, and got to see the most beautiful scenery throughout. Our group was followed by a small golf cart? and this made you feel more comfortable to know someone was there in case anything happened. You were also able to store your shopping bags in the vehicle if necessary. I have no prior experience driving a Vespa, so trust me, if I can do it, anyone can. Don't be afraid ladies..just take your time and enjoy every minute. You won't regret it!
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I have edited Amy's page to make it more positive. There is a lot of great things about her career and life and the people on this website seem to be focusing on the bad things, its horrible especially considering the way this website fawns over people like Neil Patrick Harris and The Nostalgia Critic. The YMMV page or whatever was too big so I have stuck a few things that were on that on here. Like the fact that her version of Valerie was a bigger hit. That is not open for discussion chec the charts it was. Also I stuck in the Woobie bit in the main one. It makes me sick that her death being looked on as a tragedy was moved into YMMV what ind of monsters are you lot that you think her death wasn't a tragedy? You guys get so upset over fictional characters in Doctor Who and Joss Whedons tv series dying, write about how heart breaking it is seeing Ianto and Spike dying, but not a real person who was by all accounts generous and suffered severe mental problems like manic depression. What you care more about a fictional character than a real human being!
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That's not how YMMV works. Those items always go on the YMMV page, they never go on the main page (unless they're In-Universe). The main page is about her music itself, and tropes within that. The YMMV is the place for subjective items and Audience Reactions. I'm moving the items back. ... also not sure why you're saying that people didn't think her death was a tragedy. The page is very clear that her life was tragically cut short, and mentions people making light of her death as being in the wrong.
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (478 votes).
In short: Best marathon I have ever runIn full: I only ran Loch Ness as the man promoting it at London looked me up and down and said I could run the 10k! Loch Ness has been my fourth marathon but apart from the man who should never judge a book by its cover, the marathon is fantastic. Excellent organisation, well looked after and every volunteer, sponsor and all those that make Loch Ness should be very proud of themselves. Yes the course in some places isn't the easiest but the downhills and the views make up for it by far and to finish it off I got a pb and not only a pb but knocked 20 minutes off my time!Date of review: September 30, 2014
In short: So where were you Nessie?In full: Travelled up from the South Coast to Inverness to run this marathon, & was not disappointed. The pasta party the day before was well organised & the food plentiful. On the morning of the event, the coaches took us to the start like clockwork. A bit of a wait at the start & fortunately the weather was fine, however, it is exposed & I wonder what plans the organisers would make if conditions were poor, to protect the runners from the elements.As for the race itself, I was prepared for the downhill start, however, was not prepared for all the inclines. There are quite a few short sharp hills which were unexpected. The actual hill at mile 18 was not as hard as I thought. However, I am an experienced marathon runner. This was my 79th marathon - it was also the most difficult road one that I have done, so PBs are not going to happen here, unless you have only run a few marathon. Water stations, gels & sustenance were plenty & the t-shirt, medal & goody bag at the end great. I couldn't eat the meal given at the end, just can't eat after a marathon. It was appreciated & all included within the price.As for Nessie. No sign of her, though one of her little helpers gave me a great Nessie medal at the end.Date of review: September 29, 2014
In short: Fast and ScenicIn full: Well organised with buses getting you to the start. Very scenic along the loch although no sign of nessie. The majority of the run is surprisingly downhill/flat. There are a couple of hills at mile 5 and mile 19 but nothing to worry about. Not that much support along most of the route due to the road closures but once you hit the outskirts of Inverness the atmosphere is fantastic. Great medal, t-shirt and goody bag. The only thing that left me disappointed was the pasta party the day before. Expected larger portions and better quality. Managed a PB so obviously recommend the race.Date of review: October 15, 2013
In short: Mostly flat, a fast course with a friendly atmosphere. Worth the trip!In full: First time doing this race. Like a few others, I was filling in time while my husband did the marathon. Impressed by organisation and the number of (clean!with paper and handwash!) portaloos at the start area. NB - the start is a long walk from the finish ( we had booked accomodation close by with finish in mind)and there is no public transport to speak of at this time on a Sunday - had to pay for a taxi to get me there. Shuttle bus from finish are TO the start would have been a nice touch.Managed to aggravate an injury so not quite a PB but a decent goody bag, great weather and Inverness City Centre (around the finish area)is beautiful!Date of review: October 10, 2013
In short: Super friendly, amazing value and stunning scenery as standardIn full: This was my first marathon and what a way to kick things off.My running buddy and I arrived from Bristol on Friday night and ignoring all advice stuffed ourselves with curry and a couple of pints at one of Inverness' finest before hitting the sack at our super comfortable and hospitable B&B. Saturday was spent dealing with the aftermath of the curry, a trip to watch Inverness Caledonian Thistle v Hibs and taking in carbs in various forms (including at the excellent pasta party).After an early night it was an early start to get the coach from the running village. All very smoothly organised and nice to compare notes with other runners (2 fellas from Denmark) on the bus. Tip: go to the toilet while you are at the village before you get on the coach. The queues for the portaloos by the start had to be seen to be believed.There was a excellent atmosphere at the start and it was great to get underway. Water and gel stops came thick and fast. The water bottles were the perfect size to hold while running and I found that making a bottle last between each stop kept me well hydrated. The gel stops had a choices of blocks or a thick gel. The blocks worked best for me and they had been handily opened ready for easy access. Support was good considering the remoteness of the route and what it lacked in numbers was more than made up for in enthusiasm. The miles whizzed by chatting to a variety of runners. The race entered a different (and harder) phase at about 19 miles with the hill after Dores. I was glad of my hill training in Bristol at this stage but overall, even with the undulating nature of the course, it feels like you are mostly going downhill.The miles after Dores we generally either downhill or flat and the support became greater the nearer you got to the finish in inverness. To be honest I wasn't really in a state to fully appreciate the last mile being completely depleted, but once through the finishing line and with a couple of bananas inside me it was great to kick back, enjoy having finished (03.43.52) and watch others arrive home.The organisation of this race is incredible and for £40 (2 x three course meals, bus to start, very good quality running shirt and goody bag) it was an amazing value. I wouldn't hesitate to do it again. Date of review: October 8, 2013
In short: My favourite marathon. Organisation is second to none. The course has a couple of hills but is more undulating. The scenery is amazing. Marshalls are very supportive. Crowd support can be sparse in places but overall is good. An amazing race.Date of review: October 6, 2013
In full: This was my first marathon (50th birthday present from my marathon running mate!!)and I absolutely loved it. The atmosphere of the whole weekend was brilliant, facilities were great including a welcome hot shower before legging it to airport for our flight home. The post race meal had a choice of risotto, chicken or STOVIES which were fab !!The race was well organised with a coach trip to the start along the loch and bagpipes to send you on your way ...emotional. The course threw up a couple of unexpected hills and undulations but the scenery and the support from locals along the way just kept me going and the welcome coming back into Inverness brought a tear to my eye ..or maybe it was the emotion of completing my first marathon but whatever it was a hugely positive experience all round.Date of review: October 5, 2013
In short: My favourite marathon to date. In full: Out of this world scenery, clockwork organisation with great aid stations, considerate finish area and brilliant technical t-shirt and medal. A race that seems to be organised first and foremost by people that know what it is like to run a marathon. The journey to the start was long but well managed and it was worth every second to start a marathon with the most amazing view and sound of pipers - spine tingling! We had been warned about 'the hill' and I was mentally and physically ready for it. What I was less ready for is how undulating the rest of the course was. If like me you are nervous about going off too quickly it is difficult to take advantage of the downhill profile, making it quite a tough run. That said, I loved every single second of it!! Chatted to more runners than ever before and the support in Inverness was quite overwhelming after 25 quiet miles. This was my fourth marathon and despite the course being quite challenging, I still managed a PB and so don't be scared by the hills (was vey glad I trained for them though).Great location for a weekend away and I can't recommend this race highly enough. It is a guaranteed memory maker! Date of review: October 3, 2013
In short: Dores Hill worries ? just 61 metres incline over 3 miles.....!In full: A fabulous race, unforgettable scenery, warm welcoming organisors, and pretty good food before ( pasta party) and afterwards food voucher is a welcome treat ! The whole city of inverness embraces the race, the atmosphere is brilliant without being intimidating. The drinks stations are positioned just right on the route. The only heart stopping moments are the journey to the start....make sure you `go` before you get on the coach to the start...its a full HOUR before you disembark. The organisors did a great job, however the masses of runners formed 2 queues to the toilets, and one of them was a hot drinks station, so be careful not to join the wrong one ! - A simple laminated map of the start area could be on the bus to hand around...that way everyone could see where they needed to head to ( most people just jumped into the heather/trees when they saw the queue anyway !And now THAT hill...its not steep, its just long and a shock to the legs after effectively a 17 mile largely down hill run ( A few hills within that 17 miles...but hey..its Scotland !!!) I have learned as a trail runner that runners dont like hills..especially marathon runners but dont let this hill put you off...actually there is another little gradient increase at 23 miles which hurts a lot more ! I measured Dores from mile 17-20 and its only 61 metres incline over the 3 miles...get it done and then enjoy the Baxters soup. `Happy Trails`Date of review: October 3, 2013
In short: A great race, brilliant scenery, great organisation, tough hills!! In full: This was my first marathon. Do not underestimate the course, although the profile looks downhill, there are rolling hills throughout the course. Dores Hill at 18 miles is tough. The hill itself isn't particularly steep but its a long hill and after 18 miles it really took its toll on me. The atmosphere throughout the run was amazing with good banter between runners and great support from the pockets of people along the way. Bigger crowds as you come into Inverness with fabulous support at the finish. A great medal, t-shirt, goody bag and food. Although I've never felt so much pain whilst running before (cramp at Dores Hill) it has not put me off entering next year where I plan to tame the monster that is Dores Hill. This race should be on everyone's to do list!! Date of review: October 2, 2013
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today arrived in Kabul and was received by Afghan National Security Adviser Mohammad Hanif Atmar and deputy Foreign minister Hekmat Karzai.
"From Russia to Afghanistan. A pre-dawn arrival in Kabul begins a day of engagements with another dost," External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted.
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PM Modi expresses delight that the Afghan cricket team has found its home ground near Delhi; is practicing for next year's World Cup.
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12:00 noon: Afghanistan with abiding faith in tradition of Jirga has chosen democracy against challenges that would have defeated lesser people: PM Modi while addressing members of the Afghan Parliament
11:15 am: PM Modi has inaugurated the new building of the Afghan Parliament built by India. He also met the two Speakers of the Houses of Parliament.
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10:40 am: Modi will also be holding talks with other Afghan leaders, including Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdullah Abdullah and former President Hamid Karzai.
His talks with Afghan leaders will be focused on key bilateral issues including security co-operation and the ways to help the war-torn country where India has committed over USD two billion assistance.
He will also inaugurate the Parliament building which has been constructed by India at a cost of USD 90 million. He is expected to address the Afghan lawmakers.
10:30 am: PM Modi met Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in Kabul to discuss security, bilateral cooperation issues.
PM Sh @narendramodi with Afghanistan Prez Dr @ashrafghani at Kabul pic.twitter.com/Cr4wk0Jiiv
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Modi met Ghani soon after his arrival here from Moscow in the wee hours. He was accorded a ceremonial welcome after which Ghani warmly received him at presidential palace.
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Hockey bettors who backed the Blackhawks on the moneyline Wednesday didn't have to sweat out a close game, as Chicago easily handled Florida 4-0 at United Center.
The Blackhawks were a -280 favorite in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 5.5.
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