Q1 2017 Kaizen Forum at CDOT

CDOTHQ.pngWe wanted to invite you to the first Quarterly Kaizen meeting of the year hosted at your very own Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT).

Thank you CDOT!

We also want to thank CDOT for agreeing to host on such a short notice. As they continue to organize the event, please reserve your seat now so that you will not miss out.

What to Expect

CDOT Office of Process Improvement Director Gary Vansuch said that he expects to share Lean success stories from several state agencies. We will update this listing with an event description ASAP so check back in frequently.

Location

  • Colorado Department of Transportation Headquarters Complex
  • Main Auditorium
  • 4201 East Arkansas Avenue, Denver, CO 80222

Colorado Lean Network Unveils New Resource!

Additionally, the Colorado Lean Network team will be unveiling a brand new self-service resource for our members, you, and the public. What might that resource be? RSVP to this event and find out on March 20, 2017.

We hope to see you soon,

Mike

Lean Business Technology Manager

 

The Specifics

Parking

  • There is free parking on the south side of the building
  • The parking is reserved—for you. Park anywhere not otherwise marked with “no parking” signs
  • There is an electric vehicle charging station in front if you should be sporting an EV

Arrival

  • Don’t forget your ID—you will need that to get in
  • Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to allow for check-in at the front desk

Traffic

  • I know, do we need a reminder?
  • CDOT HQ is located a few blocks North of Colorado and I-25—a heavy traveled area
  • Please don’t get caught in traffic by surprise

Published by Michael J. Shull

Mike began his improvement journey in the late 1990’s using Kanban cards and production boards to reduce waste in the restaurant industry. In 2005 he joined Caterpillar, Inc. where he learned how to integrate process improvement with Six Sigma to increase heavy equipment sales in two Colorado territories. With a passion for education, Mike later began teaching folks how to use these simple principles themselves--first in the private sector (2009), and then later in the public sector (2012). Mike is the Senior Manager of Continuous Improvement at Denver International Airport and he previously served as the executive director for the Colorado Lean Network from 2017 - 2020. Mike loves learning about what drives people to improve processes while teaching them how to think differently. When he is not facilitating process improvements, Mike enjoys hiking, snowshoeing, biking and traveling with his wonderful wife, Melissa.

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