Connecting your clients
to productivity improvement
Bev Therrien
Senior Manager, Government & Partner Relations
Jeff Baker
Senior Director, Strategic Marketing &
Communications
Proudly sponsoring
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
» 10-250 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 Twitter @ProductivityAB
» 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?
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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
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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: $11 795
» Covers 180 classroom hours, all program
materials, project coaching, and ongoing
support from Productivity Alberta
» Payment plans available
Workforce Development Toolkit
Upcoming Programs & Events
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt: Training, Coaching & Certification
productivityalberta.ca/tools/LSSblackbelt
June 17 - Calgary
• Productivity 101 Workshop
productivityalberta.ca/tools/Productivity101
April 24 – Cochrane
May 28 - Edmonton
April 25 – Calgary
June 27 - Calgary
• Operational Productivity Improvement Workshop
productivityalberta.ca/tools/operationalexcellence/OPIworkshop
June 21 – Calgary
June 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 11-13 – Calgary
• AME Toronto 2013 Lean Conference
The world’s largest lean conference – more than 2500 attendees
October 21-25 - Toronto
Take the next big step
» Click: productivityalberta.ca
» Call: 780.784.6000
» LinkedIn: Productivity Alberta
» Twitter: ProductivityAB