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Culture by Design: Using Kata to Shape High-Performance Teams

In partnership with TechHelp, we will be hosting a session on Toyota Kata - stop by to connect, learn and engage with leaders in aerospace and advanced manufacturing. 

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Curious about how to create a culture of daily improvement and focused problem-solving? This 1-hour introductory session will explore how Toyota Kata can be used as a practical framework for daily management. You'll learn how leaders at all levels can use simple routines—like the Improvement Kata and Coaching Kata—to align teams, develop scientific thinking, and make continuous improvement part of everyday work. Whether you're new to Kata or just looking for a structured way to lead better, this session will give you foundational tools and examples to get started. 

Speakers: Paul Hamacher, Nick Wilkes, Luke Fuess

Join Impact Washington for a NO COST in-person 4-hour Cybersecurity for Executive Leaders workshop in partnership with Green River College, Continuing Education. The workshop includes engaging lectures and interactive dialogue that address real-world cybersecurity challenges.

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This training will equip executive leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand, manage, and lead their organizations through cyber threats. Designed specifically for top executive leaders, the workshop empowers the decision-makers to build a cybersecurity-aware culture and ensure they can effectively oversee and implement cybersecurity measures.

At the end of the training, partcipants will be able to:

• Review processes and protocols to ensure cybersecurity processes and protocols have been implemented correctly
• Guide teams to identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks
• Manage cyber crises and communicate incident information to customers
• Lead teams to develop and maintain robust cybersecurity practices
• Make informed decision regarding cybersecurity to protect from potential threats

Register now to reserve your spot and lead your organization in cyber confidence!

Impact Washington is partnering with EDB for Tacoma-Pierce County to provide a Lean 101 workshop at Clover Park Technical College.

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Learn how to streamline your manufacturing processes and boost efficiency. This in-person event is perfect for anyone looking to grow their manufacturing business.

The workshop provides a practical overview, real-world success stories, and the hands-on tools needed to apply Lean principles to your organization. The focus is to learn how to deploy Lean in the manufacturing work environment to yield efficiency and improvement. These same tools can also be used across any industry to eliminate waste and improve efficiencies.

Interact with people from other industries.

Apply the tools in a simulation: 5S, Point-of-Use Storage, Total Production Maintenance, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, Batch Size Reduction.

Participants will:

• Learn how to define value from your customer’s perspective and identify l waste.
• Understand various lean concepts and be able to apply them to simple improvement projects
• Be guided through the transformation of an imaginary company - from a traditional manufacturing environment to a lean work environment.
• Undergo three levels of simulation will be conducted with training and discussion between sessions.

A high level of involvement from class attendees is required.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to network with industry experts and fellow entrepreneurs. See you there!

Learn the basics of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)/NIST 800-171 overview in this hands-on training session!

Join Impact Washington for a NO COST CMMC/NIST 800-171 Overview Course in partnership with Green River College, Continuing Education.

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This 4-hour in-person workshop provides a practical, real-world overview of cybersecurity and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). The training covers foundational cybersecurity hygiene, NIST 800-171 and CMMC concepts, and industry best practices.

Participants will engage in hands-on activities to learn how to apply NIST 800-171 requirements within their organization. With expert instruction and case studies, attendees will gain the skills needed to improve cybersecurity hygiene and meet the advanced security and compliance requirements for CMMC Level 1 & 2 certifications.

At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Explain the benefits of proper data hygiene
• Identify Controlled Technical Information (CTI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
• Recognize the next steps to meet the standards
• Answer common questions about how CMMC/NIST 800-171 applies

Register now to reserve your spot and take the next step in your journey towards CMMC compliance!

Join Impact Washington for a comprehensive 2-day Preventive Controls for Animal Food workshop. This workshop will take place on June 12th and 13th, 8 AM to 5 PM, providing essential knowledge and training for Preventive Controls Qualified Individuals (PCQI).

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The course covers regulation 21 CFR part 507 – Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Animal Foods.

The course is led by lead instructor Craig H. Doan (Cert # e9c745a4) who trained with the FSPCA and holds the FSPCA “Certificate of Training” as Lead Instructor for the FSPCA Preventive Controls for Animal Food course.

At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Create a Preventive Controls Animal Food Safety Plan
• Validate preventative controls
• Review records for implementation and effectiveness
• Review corrective actions
• Perform required reanalysis of the food safety plan

The course is a prerequisite for inspectors conducting FDA CGMP inspections. Upon completion participants will receive a certificate of training from the Food Safety Preventative Controls Alliance signed by AAFCO. Participants must be present the entire time to receive a certificate.

The workshop includes:

• Food Safety Preventative Controls Alliance (FSPCA) manual, workbook, and certi?cate of training
• A high-quality training environment and opportunities for individual attention, with interactive team exercises that enhance the learning environment
• Standardized curriculum recognized by the US Food and Drug Administration for training individuals to be qualified to oversee the safe manufacture of animal food (PCQI)
• A registered certificate issued by the FSPCA, AAFCO, IFISH, and IFPTI (proof that the participant was trained under an FDA -recognized curriculum. 21 CFR Part 507 – Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Food for Animals

This course is designed for:

• Director, VP Food Safety, Managers, Owners, Operator
• Quality Control Personnel, Production Supervisors, Production Leads, Sanitation Supervisors, Plant Managers, Quality Assurance Coordinators & Managers, Safety Managers, Training Supervisors, Lead Technicians,
• Packaging Supervisors & Managers
• Individuals Overseeing Animal Food Safety Operations

Register now for the workshop to gain FDA-recognized PCQI and essential food safety training!

Impact Washington is bringing a Supply Chain 101 workshop for Clark County manufacturers in partnership with Columbia River Economic Development Council.

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This in-person workshop will provide a foundational understanding of supply chain principles, metrics, tools & technology. Followed by a deeper dive into best practices to support overall business strategy and supply chain optimization - creating value every step of the way.

By taking the time to analyze and understand the different components of successful supply chain practices you will be able to identify more opportunities to optimize your efforts.

Workshop content and exercises will help to:

• Provide a framework for understanding what is between your Current State and your Goals
• Enable your organization to be more proactive in your purchasing efforts
• Understand supplier partnerships and leverage data to optimize your approach
• Better understand risk as a reality and how proactive efforts can minimize the negative impact of unexpected changes
• Get engaged with the development of supply chain efficiencies to increase understanding of how cost rolls up, what changes save money, and the value of information

Building a future-proof supply chain requires proactively managing risks and preparing for disruptions. Join us and take the next step toward supply chain resilience!