UPCOMING EVENT: Feburary 4th 2026 – Lean Webinar: What is Kata? An Introduction (Kata Series #1)

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Key Event Highlights

Lean Webinar: What is Kata? An Introduction (Kata Series #1)

· Speaker: Mark Rosenthal, Maria Grzanka, and Tracy Defoe

· Date/time: 12:00pm - 01:00pm PT on 02/04/2026

· Registration link: please click here.

· Target audience: Leaders curious to learn more about kata, a structured, scientific thinking framework for continuous improvement, a way to develop people and build a culture of learning and innovation.

· Key takeaways: You will understand the origin, purpose and wider application of the two kata routines in developing yourself and others and building a culture of methodical learning.

Lean Tour: Firland Workshop plant tour

· Date/time: 08:30am - 10:30am PT on 02/18/2026

· Registration link: please click here.

· Key products/process: machined parts, assembly, CNC, Lathe.

· Key takeaways: How to engage the people and how to do 5S, 7Waste on a daily basis. How to become Boeing's top tier supplier!

Lean Webinar: Leader's Guide to AI: Transforming Business to Create Value with AI

· Speaker: Lee Alves, Pooja Nanjannavar, John Rubio

· Date/time: 01:00pm - 02:00pm PT on 02/23/2026

· Registration link: please click here.

· Target audience: Leaders looking to shape AI strategy in their organizations, individual contributors with an interest in AI

· Key takeaways: Get an overview of foundational AI knowledge; understand how to identify AI opportunities that align directly with business value; learn practical steps for moving from AI experimentation to scalable adoption; hear insights based on real client experience; leave with a leader-focused roadmap for guiding AI strategy and decision-making.

Future events

02/04/2026, Lean Learning Webinar: What Is Kata? An Introduction (Virtual)
02/05/2026, Seattle Consortium Monthly Board Meeting - Virtual (by invite only)
02/18/2026, Lean Tour: Firland Workshop (In Person)
02/18/2026, Lean Learning Webinar: Kata Coaching: Understanding The Challenge (Virtual)
02/23/2026, Lean Learning Webinar: Leader's Guide to AI: Transforming Business to Create Value with AI (virtual)
02/25 - 02/26/2026, AME 2026 Portland Summit - An AME West Region Event (In Person)
04/20/2026, Lean Workshop: Lean Fundamentals: A Practical Way to Start Your Lean Journey and Prepare for Lean Bronze Certification (5 sessions)
10/26 - 10/29/2026, AME Milwaukee 2026 Conference - In Person & Virtual

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AME International Conference

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The AME International Conference returns in Milwaukee in 2026!

At AME Milwaukee 2026, we embrace a "yes/and" approach to enterprise excellence. Learn how innovative organizations are using technology to elevate — not replace — people. Discover how they're creating sustainable systems that serve customers, employees, communities and the environment.

Experience operational excellence in action through local tours. Connect in hands-on sessions, interactive workshops and networking events. Be inspired by visionary keynote speakers and leave with ideas you can apply right away. Share, learn and grow with us in Milwaukee at the AME International Conference!

Join us Monday, October 26 – Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the Baird Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for the 42nd annual AME International Conference. Designed by practitioners, for practitioners, this global gathering brings together continuous improvement professionals from every industry and at every level — from the front office to the front lines.

For an introduction to the AME Seattle Consortiums benefits, offerings and more. Contact Ryan Zeng, AME Seattle Consortium Executive Director, at Ryan@AMESeattle.Org or 206-228-9122.

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