Connecting your clients to productivity improvement Bev Therrien Senior Manager, Government & Partner Relations Jeff Baker Senior Director, Strategic Marketing & Communications

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What’s changed since EDA 2012? »Developing new programs and services to answer industry and client demand »Expanding our program delivery team »New team member based in Red Deer »Developing network and partnership strategies to enhance reach and capacity »Continuing to build our client base in Alberta »Programs and services are now available, by license, in Nova Scotia, BC, and soon in Sask.

Who is Productivity Alberta? »We’re all about productivity improvement »We connect businesses to productivity products and services to help them be more successful »We work with businesses to find the right solutions, at the right time, at the right size

Who are our clients? »Small- and medium size enterprises » employees »Industrial sectors »Manufacturing, energy services, construction, building products, transportation & logistics, and food processing »Supply chains of larger companies

Are we consultants? »The simple answer is ‘No.’ »We focus on helping our clients improve their bottom lines, working to bring right-sized solutions at the right time. »We stay on top of the latest productivity trends and proven best practices in productivity improvements rather than using a proprietary methodology.

What services do we offer? »We lay the foundation for clients to understand productivity and how it can benefit their business. »Productivity 101 workshop »Productivity Assessment Tool »Productivity Advisors »Then, we personalize the experience to help you make productivity improvements. »Focused programs, tools, or services for your situation »Customized plan that you can follow »Productivity Advisor tracks progress and keeps you motivated.

What can we do for businesses? »We know every business is different, and that means one situation won’t be the same as anyone else’s. »But we work to find the common issues and opportunities for all companies »From the common themes, we can help clients address their specific productivity issues

Why should EDOs care about us? »We want to work with you to bring productivity improvement expertise and services to the companies you work with »We’re looking for the best ways to connect your local businesses into regional and provincial productivity networks

How can we work together? »We LOVE that you know what the companies in your community need. »You’re closest to your businesses »You know the influencers in your regions »Bring our programs and services to your clients and local industry »We can help enhance your value-add to your clients »We want to keep connected with you. We’re happy to speak with you at anytime; call us!

How can you stay up-to-date? »Bookmark ProductivityAlberta.ca »Subscribe to the Productivity Alberta Update »Bi-weekly newsletter »Subscriber list is never sold or rented »Follow us on »News, programs, services, events, stories »Join our LinkedIn group: Productivity Alberta »Engage with other like-minded people about productivity improvement »Help build an Alberta virtual network

What happens when you work with us? »We listen »We learn »We share »We collaborate »It creates a ‘buzz’ about productivity amongst your staff, your clients, and your peers

The buzz about productivity

So how do you start your Hive buzzing?

Productivity 101 Learn the basics of what productivity is and its application to your business. Align your staff to speak the same language as you move forward on your productivity journey. »You’ll learn: »Productivity basics »The value of productivity improvement to your own organization »What tools, programs, and services are available to businesses »How to start your journey of productivity improvement »The three pillars of productivity

Productivity 101 »3-hour interactive workshop »10-30 participants »Offered monthly in Calgary and Edmonton »Available for delivery wherever there’s an audience »Pricing: »Metro Edmonton: $750 »Outside Edmonton: $750, plus travel expenses or $1500 (all in)

Productivity 101 »But you don’t have to take our word…

Productivity 101 »Special offer for EDA 2013 attendees »Receive 15% off the regular workshop fee if you book a Productivity 101 workshop for your community or organization within the next two weeks »Simply mention promo code: EDA2013

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt »Combines the best of both Lean and Six Sigma concepts into a unique improvement toolbox. »It takes the structure and deep, root-cause analysis of Six Sigma and adds the process flow and waste elimination focus of Lean. »It also covers additional skills required in order to successfully implement Lean Six Sigma within an organization: project management, change management, quality, group dynamics, and leadership.

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt »Delivered by Productivity Alberta’s on-staff Master Black Belt, Amos Kamande »Offered two times per year in Edmonton or Calgary (four 1-week sessions over 4 months) »Program fee: $ »Covers 180 classroom hours, all program materials, project coaching, and ongoing support from Productivity Alberta »Payment plans available

Workforce Development Toolkit

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt: Training, Coaching & Certification productivityalberta.ca/tools/LSSblackbelt June 17 - Calgary Productivity 101 Workshop productivityalberta.ca/tools/Productivity101 April 24 – CochraneMay 28 - Edmonton April 25 – CalgaryJune 27 - Calgary Operational Productivity Improvement Workshop productivityalberta.ca/tools/operationalexcellence/OPIworkshop June 21 – CalgaryJune 25 - Edmonton Upcoming Programs & Events

Robert Porter Lynch: Economics of Trust workshops May 16 – Edmonton May 17 – Calgary Additional dates in September and November Gas & Oil Expo & Conference June – Calgary AME Toronto 2013 Lean Conference The world’s largest lean conference – more than 2500 attendees October Toronto

Take the next big step »Click: productivityalberta.ca »Call: »LinkedIn: Productivity Alberta »Twitter: ProductivityAB