ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

*Class Held In-Person*

Inefficient processes can lead to wasted time, resources, and poor customer experiences. This interactive two-day workshop equips participants with essential process mapping tools to identify inefficiencies, streamline workflows, and improve overall performance. Designed for professionals seeking to enhance process efficiency, this training provides hands-on experience with different mapping techniques and their practical applications.

Learning Objectives:

• Define, map, and analyze business processes from a customer perspective.
• Identify inefficiencies and perform gap analyses to uncover improvement opportunities.
• Create and apply system, relationship, current-state, and future-state process maps.

Why This Matters to You:

• Improve operational efficiency by identifying and eliminating waste.
• Enhance customer satisfaction through streamlined and optimized processes.
• Enable teams to visualize workflows and drive continuous improvement.

Ready to optimize your business processes? Enroll today and gain the tools to drive efficiency and innovation in your organization!

Trainer Bio: Guy is a business process improvement expert with extensive experience in process mapping, operational efficiency, and workflow optimization. He specializes in helping organizations identify inefficiencies, implement process improvements, and drive sustainable change. With a hands-on approach, Guy equips participants with practical tools to enhance productivity and streamline business operations.

*Class Held In-Person*

Organizations that excel in efficiency and sustainability don’t just happen by chance—clear visual controls and structured processes play a vital role. The 7S methodology enhances workplace organization, reduces errors, and prevents disruptions, all while fostering a green and sustainable mindset at the grassroots level. Designed for professionals, team leaders, and managers, this one-day training provides practical insights into implementing 7S principles for a leaner, greener workplace.

Learning Objectives:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the seven principles of 7S and their impact on organizational performance.
• Learn how to implement 7S to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and create a sustainable work environment.
• Identify common pitfalls and best practices to ensure long-term success in 7S adoption.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Enhances workplace efficiency by minimizing errors and disruptions.
• Supports sustainability goals by embedding green practices into daily operations.
• Strengthens organizational culture through structured, visually-driven workplace improvements.

Take the first step toward a more efficient, sustainable, and well-organized workplace—enroll in this 7S training today!

Trainer Bio: Jes is a seasoned expert in lean management and workplace organization, specializing in implementing sustainable and efficient business practices. With extensive experience in process improvement and operational excellence, Jes has successfully guided numerous organizations in adopting 7S principles for long-term efficiency and sustainability.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

*Class Held In-Person*

Effective process visualization is critical for identifying inefficiencies and streamlining operations. This course provides hands-on instruction on Value Stream Mapping (VSM), helping professionals analyze workflows, eliminate waste, and drive continuous improvement within their organizations.

Learning Objectives:

• Develop and Analyze Value Stream Maps: Create current and future state maps to identify improvement opportunities.

• Categorize Operations and Identify Waste: Use product matrices to assess process inefficiencies and cost-saving potentials.

• Link Value Stream Mapping to Improvement Initiatives: Recognize how VSM aligns with Kaizen events and lean methodologies.

• Enhance Workplace Efficiency: Identify and implement process optimizations to improve workflow and productivity.

Why This Matters to You:

• Increase Operational Efficiency: Streamline processes and reduce waste for improved performance.

• Drive Cost Savings: Use VSM to link inefficiencies directly to financial impact.

• Support Continuous Improvement: Leverage mapping techniques to implement sustainable workplace enhancements.

Ready to optimize your operations? Register for “Value Stream Mapping: Driving Efficiency and Continuous Improvement” today!

Trainer Bio: Guy Martindale is a process improvement specialist with extensive experience in Lean methodologies and Value Stream Mapping. He has worked across industries to help organizations identify inefficiencies, reduce waste, and implement strategic improvements for long-term success.

ETP members contact: etp@butte.edu

Before your training: Please come up with a potential work project which may be used as your class project.  The project should be between 3 to 12-month time horizon.

There will be a group assignment.

Successfully managing projects requires the right skills, strategies, and tools to navigate complex tasks and deadlines. This comprehensive 24-hour course equips both beginners and experienced professionals with essential project management principles to improve efficiency and drive successful outcomes. Designed for professionals across industries, this hands-on training covers resource allocation, scheduling, and critical path planning to enhance project execution.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify and allocate project resources effectively.
• Develop and manage project schedules to ensure timely completion.
• Create critical path planning reports to track progress and optimize workflows.

Why This Matters for Your Organization:

• Improve project efficiency by completing tasks on time and within budget.
• Enhance team collaboration and communication for smoother execution.
• Increase overall productivity with structured project management strategies.

Ready to elevate your project management skills? Enroll today and gain the tools to lead successful projects with confidence!

Trainer Bio: Jes Vargas has over 25 years of experience in engineering, project management, and executive leadership at companies like GCS Inc., Bombardier, and Siemens. With a background in Mechanical Engineering, an MBA in Operations, and certifications in Total Quality Management and Lean Manufacturing, he specializes in driving organizational success through strategic project management and continuous improvement.