Whether that information is flowing to and from the public by way of an announcement or feedback, or internally to ensure that business goals and objectives are being met, there is no substitute for clear lines of communication.
In this regard, the Davis Applied Technology College (DATC) is stepping up with free information for local business leaders through a series of workshops on leadership and motivation. The third session of these summer seminars was held this past week.
Entitled "Lean and Six Sigma -- Driving New Heights of Administrative Effective-ness," this workshop was led by David Dixon of Technical Change Associates (TCA). Dixon explained that these techniques have been implemented effectively in manufacturing companies for more than two decades.
Now, Dixon explains, these principles and practices can be and must be applied to administrative business processes in order to survive and thrive into today's economic times.
Those attending the seminar represented a variety of businesses, and the motivations for coming were as varied as the individual companies themselves. One man, an executive with a national grocery chain, was "looking to be more competitive" in today's market; another attendee, an administrator with a small three-person staff, came "to find more effective ways to run (her) office." The seminar offered something for everyone.
Dixon of TCA opened the session by focusing on the world of manufacturing. The demand for a better product has brought about great changes and improved practices to provide "cheaper, faster and better" products. But these expectations are not limited to "touch" labor, or those businesses which manufacture a tangible product.
"We're going to have to go a lot faster than we have for the past 20 years," explained Dixon.
For Susan Lewsen of the State Nurse Aid Registry, the seminars have been extremely helpful. The increased interest in nursing has meant a three-fold increase in her workload. She came to get some tools to help her keep up with the pace.
"We're going to have to change our paper flow," said Lewsen after this recent seminar. This change will help her staff work more effectively with the technological tools at their disposal. Lewsen appreciated the information-packed seminar. "I can't take a whole day," she explained. "An hour? Yes."
School administrator Max Nichols agreed. "The key is to get a vision of where you currently are," says Nichols who oversees the LDS-based private school, Kimber Academy. This is his first seminar and he'll be back for the two remaining sessions along with some of the student leaders from his school.
"This is a wonderful community program," said Nichols.
The seminars are open to the public and a continental breakfast is offered to participants. The two remaining workshops, "Strategy Is Important But It's the Execution that Counts" and "Economical Ways to Improve Performance and Profits" will be held Aug. 10 and Aug. 31 respectively. Both sessions will be from 8-9 a.m. and held in the Kaysville DATC boardroom (room #1022).
For more information call 593-2318. Seating is limited.
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