Apply Continuous Improvement methodologies to drive measurable results and foster high organizational performance.

Continuous Improvement has become an essential approach for organizations seeking to enhance performance, streamline operations, and achieve sustainable growth. Rooted in Lean Management principles and Six Sigma fundamentals, this methodology provides a structured framework for identifying opportunities, implementing changes, and delivering measurable results across industries.

This course demystifies Continuous Improvement concepts, translating them into practical strategies that participants can apply immediately. You will learn how to identify inefficiencies, evaluate possible solutions, propose impactful improvements, and gain approval for initiatives that drive meaningful change. Through a focus on data-driven decision-making and effective budgeting, you'll gain the tools to measure and demonstrate the success of improvements. Additionally, the course emphasizes strategies to sustain progress, ensuring that positive impacts endure through ongoing refinement.

Beyond technical skills, this course fosters a mindset of proactive leadership. Regardless of your role or career stage, you'll discover how to position yourself as a change agent within your organization, empowering you to inspire others and champion a culture of continuous improvement.
Whether you're looking to optimize current processes or lead transformative initiatives, this course equips you with the knowledge and confidence to deliver results that matter.

Key Learning Outcomes

• Identify key areas for improvement within your organization
• Learn tools to assess possible solutions
• Understand how to leverage data to quantify and measure improvements
• Learn how to effectively present improvement plans to decision-makers
• Utilize tools to track and manage the costs of improvement projects
• Explore the principles of continuous improvement and how to sustain progress over time
• Apply frameworks and concepts to real-world scenarios for immediate impact

Course Duration: 1 day | Continuing Education Contact Hours: 7

Instructor(s)

Laura Turner

With over a decade of leadership experience across operational, technical, and strategic roles, Laura Turner combines continuous improvement expertise with an adaptable approach, ensuring businesses remain agile and aligned with their evolving strategic goals. She has worked with companies in several industries including technology, government, oil and gas, and telecommunications in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom, and serves on multiple non-profit Boards.

Laura completed her MBA and IBBA (Bachelor of International Business) degrees with Memorial University in St. John's, NL, and is certified as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and a Project Management Professional (PMP). Her experience includes leading cross-functional teams and projects, implementing organizational efficiencies, and empowering teams and individuals to thrive and achieve their full potential.