Lean Think Seminar 2024

Lean Think: Do Less, Get More! Revolutionizing education by cutting waste, boosting efficiency, and prioritizing teacher work-life balance.

By Julie Laub

Date and time

Tuesday, August 6 · 8am - 12pm MDT

Location

Weber State University Shepherd Union Building

3910 West Campus Dr Ogden, UT 84408

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Introduction

Uncover the transformative power of the Lean Think mindset and create efficient, effective strategies in our ever-evolving educational environment. Delve into the fundamental approach of streamlining...

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Wastes in Education

Spot and remove unnecessary steps. Participants learn to identify waste in the classroom, making education more efficient and enhancing student learning. This process not only improves educational ex...

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Lean Think Tools

Amplify excellence in education by using Lean tools. Discover how to enhance already effective practices, making them more efficient for improved student learning. Explore practical strategies to fos...

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Putting It All Together

Synthesize insights from the workshop by developing actionable items for removing waste, embracing incremental process improvement, and utilizing effective tools. Leave with a comprehensive toolkit...

About this event

  • 4 hours
  • Join our 4-hour Workshop exploring Lean principles in education. Embrace the Lean Think mindset to refine processes, dive into waste elimination, enhance student learning, and increase teacher well-being. Develop actionable insights for incremental enhancement and tool integration. Exit with a toolkit to elevate student learning and achieve a work-life balance in education.
  • Eligible to complete 4 USBE Microcredentials worth up to 2 USBE Credits.
  • Shepherd Union Building: 313 BC Ballroom (Upstairs)
  • Free parking available at the Dee Events Center. Ride the free shuttle from the Dee Events Center to the Shepherd Union Building. Allow for an extra 15 minutes.
  • Pay lots available near the Shepherd Union Building.
  • Bring a laptop or workbook for notes.
  • Invite your team!
  • Anticipate inspiration, freedom, and motivation to become your best self as a teacher—all achieved within contract time.

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Organized by

Julie Laub

Julie is deeply passionate about supporting individuals in achieving a healthy work/life balance. Her commitment extends to assisting people in achieving their highest levels of success.

Entering the education field in 2011, Julie has garnered numerous accolades as an outstanding educator. Beyond her achievements in education, Julie earned her Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma. Drawing on her expertise in education and Lean principles, she is not only a published author and Founder of Lean Think, but she also facilitates Lean Think workshops for academic and industry groups.

Julie currently serves as the AP/CE chemistry teacher at Davis High School and is also an adjunct professor at Weber State University. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of Utah and a Master of Arts in Teaching Science from Western Governors University.

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