The Colorado Lean Network offers a host of networking events and workshops year-round, culminating in the annual Lean Summit.
Due to the ever-changing nature of COVID-19 and it’s impact on our community, we will offer virtual events when prudent.
Upcoming
2023 Colorado Lean Summit
Join us for Colorado’s most anticipated Lean event of the year! Save the Date! Tickets on Sale Now!Read More »
Past
CLN Happy Hour
Happy Hour is a networking eventRead More »
Mock Cause Mapping Exercise (in-person event)
This cause mapping exercise is focused on assisting non-practitioners and is intended to provide a environment to practice and learn.Read More »
CLN Happy Hour – Certifications
Happy Hour is a networking eventRead More »
CLN Happy Hour – Favorite Tool
Colorado Lean Network presents, CLN Happy Hour! Grab your favorite beverage, tune-in, and discuss trending topics in the world of Lean.Read More »
CLN Happy Hour – Lean Programs
Welcome to our first ever Colorado Lean Network Happy Hour! This event is an informal gathering of our members to engage on various topics.Read More »
CLN Focus Group – April 5th
Colorado Lean Network Focus Group session for April 5thRead More »
CLN Focus Group – March 31st
Colorado Lean Network – March 31stRead More »
CLN Focus Group – March 30th
CLN Feedback focus group for March 30thRead More »
2022 Colorado Lean Summit
Join us for Colorado’s most anticipated Lean event of the year! Save the Date!Read More »
To Err is Human: Understanding Errors from a Human Factors Perspective
Come discover the human component of process errors you encounter, and learn how to reduce their frequency and mitigate their impact.Read More »
Mt. Falcon Morning Hike
Come join the Colorado Lean Network for a morning hike with fellow Lean practitioners!Read More »
Utilizing the 5S Tool and Visual Management
Learn to utilize the 5S tool and visual management to create a workplace that facilitates continuous improvement in your organization.Read More »
Intro in Service Quality
Great products and services alone won’t WOW your customers. This workshop will introduce attendees to the concept of service qualityRead More »
CLN Headshots, Networking and Brews
Join your fellow improvement practitioners for a drink and a fresh, professional headshot!Read More »
Using a Tailed Fishbone for Root Cause Analysis
Hear how The Tailed Fishbone can make facilitation of Root Cause Analysis easy and successfulRead More »
Project Management 101: Planning and Tracking
Learn the basics of project management theory including phases, constraints and critical path.Read More »
2021 CLN Summit
Join us for Colorado’s most anticipated Lean event of the year!Read More »
CLN In-Person: Brainstorm your Project Problems
Meet with other CLN members to brainstorm tools and next steps for difficult projects you are working onRead More »
Intro to Lean & Process Mapping with Corey Niemeyer & Nathan Colbert
This class is great for folks with limited process improvement experience and/or for anyone wanting to learn creative ways to teach PI.Read More »
Improvement & Idea Programs at CO Dept of Transport & Public Safety
Learn about the Colorado Dept. of Transportation (CDOT) & the Colorado Dept. of Public Safety (CDPS) idea and innovation programs.Read More »
Visual Thinking Skills for Creative Problem Solving – a practical workshop
Visual Thinking Skills for Creative Problem Solving – a practical workshopRead More »
Vaccination & Process Improvement, Panel Discussion
Vaccination & Process Improvement, Panel DiscussionRead More »
Finding the Right Career For You
Finding the Right Career for You: the reasons identifying a “dream” job is so hard — and what to do about itRead More »
Virtual Kaizen Events – How to Become a Master Virtual Facilitator
Virtual Kaizen Events – How to Become a Master Virtual FacilitatorRead More »
Virtual Kaizen Events – How to Become a Master Virtual Facilitator
Kaizen workshops have been done in person since the beginning, yet did we ever stop to improve our own processes? Did we question why…Read More »
Virtual Kaizen Events – How to Become a Master Virtual Facilitator
Kaizen workshops have been done in person since the beginning, yet did we ever stop to improve our own processes? Did we question why…Read More »
Continuous Improvement in Remote Work: Facilitating Rapid Improvement Event
Learn how to facilitate rapid improvement events online to deliver resultsRead More »
Attention Management or Time Blocking, Which One Works for You?
Do you struggle to maintain focus at work? In this one hour workshop learn two tools for finding concentration and working more efficiently.Read More »
2020 Colorado Lean Summit
Join us for Colorado’s most anticipated Lean event of the year!Read More »
COVID’s Impact on Process Improvement, Expert Panel Discussion
Hear from PI Leaders across multiple industries about how COVID-19 has impacted the process improvement efforts at their organizationsRead More »
Webinar: Transition from Doing Problem Solving to Coaching Problem Solving
Think of the iconic sports coaches. The inspirational locker room talks. Setting the game plan and selecting plays.Read More »
Case Study: Process Improvement Metrics & Dashboards
Learn how one of the City of Arvada’s team members tracks key metrics and projects in order to gauge the effectiveness of his improvementsRead More »
Virtual Workshop: Embracing Change
Join us for our first virtual workshop!Read More »
Beyond the 5 Whys: Values-Based Decision Making for Process Improvement
The Five Whys tool helps explore past decisions. What guides decisions now and in the future?Read More »
The M&M Quality Workshop using Measurement System Analysis
Is your team producing consistent, error-proofed products?Read More »
2019 Colorado Lean Summit
Join us at the 6th Annual Colorado Lean Summit to learn and practice new skills through hands-on, interactive workshops.Read More »
CLN Quarterly Kaizen at Spectra Logic
Join us for the Colorado Lean Network Quarterly Kaizen Event hosted by Spectra Logic. Lean Manufacturing – Exploring the tools we use to enhRead More »
CLN Quarterly Kaizen at Denver International Airport
Join us for the Colorado Lean Network Quarterly Kaizen Event hosted by the Denver International Airport Peak Performance Team. Making ProgrRead More »
Lean In The Community: Dry Goods FUTURE STATE Analysis at Metro Caring
LEAN IN THE COMMUNITY: Dry Goods FUTURE STATE Analysis at Metro Caring Curious to see how to facilitate a current state analysis for goods sRead More »
Lean In The Community: Dry Goods CURRENT STATE Analysis at Metro Caring
LEAN IN THE COMMUNITY: Dry Goods CURRENT STATE Analysis at Metro Caring Curious to see how to facilitate a current state analysis for goodsRead More »
Workshop: Lean 101 (Jan 2019)
**CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW** HANDS-ON WORKSHOP: Lean 101 Are you a brand new or aspiring Lean PractitionerRead More »
Workshop: Divergent and Convergent Thinking (Dec 2018)
WORKSHOP: DIVERGENT AND CONVERGENT THINKING Full of ideas and don’t know which to pursue? Have the IDEAL SOLUTION in mind to a problem, butRead More »
Metro Caring Value Stream Analysis
HANDS-ON WORKSHOP: Metro Caring Value Stream Analysis Curious to see how a Value Stream Analysis is facilitated? We have partnered with MetrRead More »
Workshop: Lean 101
HANDS-ON WORKSHOP: Lean 101 Are you a brand new or aspiring Lean Practitioner? Do you need to see and feel Lean in action? Or do you just neRead More »
2018 Colorado Lean Summit
FROM TOOLS TO TRANSFORMATION: THE JOURNEY TO PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE The Colorado Lean Network, along with our proud host, the Denver HealthRead More »
CLN Workshop – Lean Leadership: The Art of Asking Good Coaching Questions
CLN HANDS-ON WORKSHOP LEAN LEADERSHIP: THE ART OF ASKING GOOD COACHING QUESTIONS Do you find yourself acting as the primary problem solver oRead More »
CLN Workshop: A3 Thinking & Implementation
HANDS-ON WORKSHOP: A3 THINKING & IMPLEMENTATION A3 is more than a tool. It is a methodical approach to think about business problems. We wilRead More »
CLN Community Outreach at Metro Caring
Join This Hands On Lean Opportunity You spoke and we listened. Many Colorado Lean Network members have told us that they learn by seeing aRead More »
CLN Q3 (2018) Quarterly Kaizen at CDOT
IMPLEMENTING AND SUSTAINING ORGANIZATIONAL LEAN PROCESS IMPROVEMENT So you’ve started your Lean transformation – integrating Lean tools, eveRead More »
Colorado Lean Network Sponsorship Payments
Thank you for agreeing to sponsor the 2018 Colorado Lean Summit. Click the donation button below to make a payment. Please contact coloradRead More »