LCI Austin Community of Practice

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Essential Scrum

Scrum Workshop Description and Title: Essential Scrum for Design and Construction

Exponential team velocity improvements await. Scrum harnesses the power individuals working together in one direction, a team with a shared purpose. The method often more than doubles productivity with less effort and invigorates engagement. This course is geared to individuals and teams with no, some, or seasoned experience with the Scrum framework. Workshop resources will be provided to guide scaling up to fully functional Scrum teams in your organization. Scrum continues to be adopted in the construction industry worldwide. Are you ready to make your work easier and become more valuable for your organization?

Jeff Sutherland is a true pioneer advancing lean thinking across multiple industries. The Scrum method borrows from the best of martial arts, judicial decision making, advanced aerial combat, robotics, and many other disciplines. Scrum has been used to prove what others considered unachievable – inventing a trailblazing technology, devising a new system of education, pioneering a way to feed the hungry, or building a foundation for your family to thrive.

Speaker: 

Felipe Engineer-Manriquez – McCarthy – International Lean speaker, a serial entrepreneur, MBA graduate, KAIZEN Green Belt, McCarthy Building Companies’ first Lean Director responsible for overseeing a comprehensive Lean program for the family of McCarthy Building Companies. Felipe Engineer-Manriquez is a Lean practitioner with over nine years of experience implementing Lean on a variety of construction projects. Engineer-Manriquez is a contributing member of the Lean Construction Institute and is an approved course instructor.

Registration Rate: 

Member: $35.00

Non-Member: $45.00

Lunch will be provided

Parking is available at nearby surface and parking garages

LCI Austin Community of Practice

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Last Planner System®™ Overview with Pull Planning Simulation

Rosendin and TDIndustries is proud to host a Lean Construction Institute (LCI) “Last Planner®/Pull Planning Training and Simulation” at its Austin/Pflugerville location on May 22nd.

Take the day to learn the ins and outs of The Last Planner System®, which includes Pull Planning, Big Room setup and Weekly Work Planning. This event is for companies and employees who have never used The Last Planner System®as well as a refresher and knowledge sharing session for those currently using it. We want attendees to be able to contribute from their experience, as well as gain insight from others. The event will be a mix of presentations, hands on activities and open forums. Build connections among your like-minded peers in the Austin market during the networking lunch and team exercises. This will be a small-scale highly collaborative experience geared to providing in-depth learning and sharing. Space is limited so sign up today!

Speakers: 

Robert Mullen – Rosendin, Central Texas Region – Project Manager

Travis Moore – TDIndustries- Project Manager

Rogelio Wallace – Rosendin, Central Texas Region – Regional Superintendent

Registration Rate: 

Member: $20.00

Non-Member: $30.00

Coffee and Lunch will be provided

Parking available on site at no charge

Lean Construction Institute
Austin & San Antonio Communities of Practice

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LCI Central Texas Industry Day

2019 Central Texas Industry Day is a full day event on April 26th dedicated to Overcoming Industry Challenges and improving Planning, Design, and Construction for the AEC industry through implementation of Lean practices that bring continuous improvement and eliminate waste. The event is co-hosted by the Lean Construction Institute’s Austin and San Antonio Communities of Practice. The event is intended for all members of our industry including owners, builders, trade contractors, designers, engineers, students and suppliers. Opportunities to network and contribute to the Lean conversation will be provided throughout the event. We hope you join us on April 26th and look forward to seeing you there. More info to come regarding Keynote and Presentations, but see below for confirmed information.

Agenda:
7:45 – 8:15       Networking; Opening Remarks
8:15 – 9:00       Keynote: Gabriel M. Guzman, Manager, TWC Labor Market and Career Information Dissemination and Outreach
9:10 – 10:00     Advancing the Autonomous Workforce – The Ultimate Lean Organization (Frank Groenteman, Sr. Business Advisor)
10:20 – 11:40   Panel Discussion: Guido Companies, Joeris Construction, Alterman, Turner Construction
11:40 – 12:40   Lunch
12:40 – 1:00     Networking
1:00 – 1:50       Lean Design & Construction at Texas Children’s Hospital (Page, Texas Children’s Hospital)
1:50 – 2:55       Networking / Exhibits
3:00 – 4:00       Tale of 2 Towers: Lean Principles & Efficiency Constructing
                        Two Student Housing Towers Simultaneously (JE Dunn, Biggs Plumbing, FSG Electric)
4:00 – 4:30       Closing Remarks; Plus/Delta

4:30 – 6:00       Happy Hour

A Light Breakfast and a sit-down lunch will be served. Please email bmw@fielddrivenlean.com with any dietary requirements.

Sponsored by:

LCI Austin Community of Practice

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General Contractor – How We Got Lean

Panel presentation and Q&A on how Joeris GC & Flintco was introduced to LEAN construction and how it evolved and integrated into their companies’ culture and everyday practices. Joeris and Flintco will explain how their staff has been impacted by Lean in a positive way. You will leave with immediate take-aways that you can use to improve your work.
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Speakers: 

Jeff Fuller – Joeris

Herbert Foster – Joeris

Spencer Hohn – Flintco

Corey McNabb – Flintco 

Registration Rate: 

Member: $30.00

Non-Member: $35.00

Lunch will be provided

Parking available on site

LCI Austin Community of Practice

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Lean Coffee 

Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required.

Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around CHOOSING BY ADVANTAGES about which they want to learn. Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and examined accordingly. Participants will receive 8 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 8 minutes there will be a ‘thumbs up/ thumbs down’ to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up equals 4 more minutes on the clock. This happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction. Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Come as you are and be ready to learn.

Attendance is free of charge.

LCI Austin Community of Practice

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Lean Coffee 

Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required.

Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around CHOOSING BY ADVANTAGES about which they want to learn. Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and examined accordingly. Participants will receive 8 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 8 minutes there will be a ‘thumbs up/ thumbs down’ to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up equals 4 more minutes on the clock. This happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction. Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Come as you are and be ready to learn.

Attendance is free of charge.

LCI Austin Community of Practice

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Beyond Big!

The Big Room – a co-located, collaborative space where all stakeholders on the project team come together and work – is a Lean staple, but most Lean tools and processes can be utilized outside the Big Room environment. Join us on June 7th when LCI Austin’s Community of Practice hosts Skiles Group’s COO, Keyan Zandy, for a half-day exploration of Lean “Beyond the Big Room.” Among other things, we’ll discuss:

• Pull Planning
• Last Planner® Boards
• A3s & CBAs
• True North / Conditions of Satisfaction
• Technology, such as Procore, Struction Site, and Data Vaults
• Work Registers/ Lean Meeting Minutes

This conversational, interactive program is a “can’t miss” for those seeking to expand upon their current process and evolve their firm’s Lean Journey.

Speaker

Keyan Zandy – Skiles Group -Keyan Zandy is the Chief Operating Officer for Skiles Group, a lean CM/General Contracting firm based in Dallas, Texas. As Skiles Group’s COO, he is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and guidance by developing innovative processes, tools, and organizational structure. Keyan is an industry-recognized leader in Lean Construction and has spoken nationally and internationally on Lean. His speaking experience includes presentations at the 15th, 18th & 19th LCI Congresses.

Parking Information: Park in the garage. The entrance is off Lavaca Street. You can park in any of the THA Reserved spaces

Lunch will be provided.

LCI Austin Community of Practice

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Lean Coffee – Eliminating Waste

Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required.

Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around ELIMINATING WASTE about which they want to learn. Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and examined accordingly. Participants will receive 8 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 8 minutes there will be a ‘thumbs up/ thumbs down’ to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up equals 4 more minutes on the clock. This happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction. Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Come as you are and be ready to learn.

Attendance is free of charge.

LCI Austin Community of Practice

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Lean Coffee – Choosing By Advantages

Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required.

Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around CHOOSING BY ADVANTAGES about which they want to learn. Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and examined accordingly. Participants will receive 8 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 8 minutes there will be a ‘thumbs up/ thumbs down’ to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up equals 4 more minutes on the clock. This happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction. Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Come as you are and be ready to learn.

Attendance is free of charge.

LCI Austin Community of Practice

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Multi-Tasking

Multi-Tasking kills productivity. How many times have you ended your day exhausted but came to realize you didn’t really get anything done? We will explore multi-tasking and perform a simulation to help expose how bad multi-tasking can be and counter-measures you can start to be more productive.

Speaker

Jake Snyder – Hoar Construction – Jake is a Lean champion, both at work and at home. He constantly looks for ways to improve his work – including those around him. At Hoar Construction, he is a preconstruction manager who constantly pushes to create standard work and improve those standards. Being effective is way more important than being efficient to Jake and he will show that in the simulation.

Registration Rates
Member Rate: $25.00
Non-Member Rate: $35.00

Parking Information: There is parking on site.

Refreshments / Meals Offered: Lunch will be provided.

LCI Austin Community of Practice

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Lean Coffee – Big Room

Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required.

Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around BIG ROOM about which they want to learn. Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and examined accordingly. Participants will receive 8 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 8 minutes there will be a ‘thumbs up/ thumbs down’ to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up equals 4 more minutes on the clock. This happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction. Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Come as you are and be ready to learn.

Attendance is free of charge.

LCI Austin Community of Practice

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Lean Coffee – A3 Thinking & Using A3s

Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required.

Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around A3 THINKING AND THE USE OF A3’S about which they want to learn. Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and examined accordingly. Participants will receive 8 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 8 minutes there will be a ‘thumbs up/ thumbs down’ to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up equals 4 more minutes on the clock. This happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction. Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Come as you are and be ready to learn.

Attendance is free of charge.

LCI Austin Community of Practice

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A3 Thinking

This discussion will center on how to implement the discipline of PDCA thinking when applied to problem solving.  We’ll discuss the various aspects of the A3 document including background, problem statement, analysis, proposed corrective actions and expected results.  We’ll complete the discussion with an interactive practical exercise.

Speakers:

Felipe Hernandez  has been with Beck Architecture for five years and within the last year has been tasked to implement Lean Thinking and Lean Tools to Beck’s Austin Regional Office – Tools such as the Last Planner®^® System for Design, A3 Training, Huddle Boards, and Target Value Design.  Felipe is currently working on a $113M addition and renovation to The Omni Barton Creek Hotel and Spa, in which these tools are being utilized in daily activities.

A a construction project manager with UHS, Kent Hodges leads projects from initial contact, discussing “the art of the possible,” through design, construction and stand up.  Over the last five years, Kent has constructed over $100M in projects within the health care market, utilizing A3 documents extensively.

LCI Austin Community of Practice

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Lean Coffee – Team Building

Join us for a Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors! Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community. We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey. No previous Lean experience is required.

Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around TEAM BUILDING about which they want to learn. Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group. Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics. Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and examined accordingly. Participants will receive 8 minutes of time to discuss the topic. After 8 minutes there will be a ‘thumbs up/ thumbs down’ to decide whether or not the discussion should continue. Thumbs up equals 4 more minutes on the clock. This happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction. Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Come as you are and be ready to learn.

Attendance is free of charge.

LCI Austin Community of Practice

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Introduction to Lean Project Delivery 

This course will introduce Lean Project Delivery as an Operating System relative to the design and construction industry. Participants will learn the key principles and wastes that are foundational to Lean, ways to eliminate/reduce waste from processes, and collaborative tools and approaches. It includes a hands-on learning simulation.

LCI Austin Community of Practice

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IPD Forces Change to BIM and Roles

Registration is required and free of charge.

1. Do not be content on your current success. Continuous improvement is important.
   
2. While on your journey of improvement, be bold and try new technology (A360 Collaboration for Revit will be discussed specifically)
   
3. Changing stereotypical roles can lead to great results. We have proof!
   

Jake Snyder is a design engineer at BSA LifeStructures and is one of the firm’s staunchest advocates for Lean implementation on design projects. Jake has also been an office leader in the firm’s own adoption of Lean principles. A Lean Healthcare Yellow Belt and Six Sigma Green Belt, Jake has already created measurable improvement using Lean methods on multiple IPD projects as well as traditional delivery projects. Jake brings a fresh perspective to mechanical design and has expertise in the design of healthcare, higher education and research facilities.

With North Mechanical since 2000, Rod Foley became part owner in 2015 and works as Vice President, Project Manager and estimator for the team. Prior to joining North, Foley received his BS in Building Construction Management, specializing in mechanical construction, from Purdue University in 2000. He completed the Mechanical Contracting Association of America’s Institute of Project Management (IPM) course as a student in 2004, and now serves as a member of the instructor staff. He also completed the advanced course (AIPM) in 2007. Foley currently serves on the Mechanical Contractors Association of America’s national Technology committee, and was a former member of the BIM committee that developed and published “Achieving Spatial Coordination Through BIM – A Guide for Specialty Contractors”. Foley is also the current Secretary and a Core Group member of the Lean Construction Institute’s Central Indiana Community of Practice.

Drinks will be available for purchase both before and after the event. This event is being held in conjunction with the Austin BIM Forum.

THE FIRST MEDICAL CAMPUS AT A MAJOR UNIVERSITY IN DECADES

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

LCI – Austin CoP presents The First Medical Campus at a Major University in Decades Date: Wednesday, June 29, 2016 Time:11:00 am – 1:00 pm      Location: Texas Hospital Association 1108 Lavaca Street, Suite 700 Austin, TX  78701

Responding to the need for a new healthcare delivery model, local leaders teamed to create the University of Texas Medical School and hospital: a state-of-the-art, $650M ecosystem which we’ve all probably viewed from I-35.  Just as the innovative medical ecosystem brings together collaborative training, entrepreneurship, and sustainability, the construction team responsible for bringing this to life utilizes lean thinking.  Here’s your opportunity to get behind-the-scenes information from key project leaders representing the owner, architect, builder and one of the major trade partners.  The panel will include: David Shackleford – Seton – Clinical Operations Project Manager Doug Strange – Seton – Design and Construction Project Manager Dave Prusha – HKS – Project Architect Greg Euston – JE Dunn – Construction Project Executive Greg Murray – Murray Drywall – Drywall trade partner Please join us for lunch on Wednesday, June 29th for this interactive panel discussion and Q&A session which is sure to be insightful!   Garage parking is available during the event in the 1108 Lavaca building. Please note the only garage entrance is off Lavaca Street. Park in the spaces marked “THA”. Overflow parking can easily be accommodated with metered, on-street parking throughout the area. REGISTRATION: MEMBERS AND STUDENTS/ACADEMIA: $20.00 NON LCI-MEMBERS: $25.00 Register HERE.

LEAN HAPPY HOUR – MAY

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

LCI Austin Community of Practice Lean Happy Hour (Social) Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2016 Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Location: The Park at the Domain 11601 Domain Dr. #200 Austin, TX  78758

Join us for our inaugural Lean Happy Hour to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors!  Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community.  We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey.  No previous Lean experience is required. Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around any subject about which they want to learn — THERE ARE NO IRRELEVANT DISCUSSION TOPICS! Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group.  Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics.  Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and examined accordingly.  Participants will receive 8 minutes of time to discuss the topic.  After 8 minutes there will be a ‘thumbs up/ thumbs down’ to decide whether or not the discussion should continue.  Thumbs up equals 4 more minutes on the clock.  This happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction.  Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed. Come as you are and be ready to learn.  Attendance is free of charge but please register! Register HERE.

LEAN COFFEE – APRIL

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

LCI Austin Community of Practice Lean Coffee Date: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 Time: 9:00 am to 10:15 am Location: Associated Builders and Contractors 2600 Longhorn Blvd, Suite 105 Austin, TX  78758

Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors!  Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community.  We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey.  No previous Lean experience is required.   Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around any subject about which they want to learn — THERE ARE NO IRRELEVANT DISCUSSION TOPICS! Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group.  Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics.  Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and examined accordingly.  Participants will receive 8 minutes of time to discuss the topic.  After 8 minutes there will be a ‘thumbs up/ thumbs down’ to decide whether or not the discussion should continue.  Thumbs up equals 4 more minutes on the clock.  This happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction.  Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed.   Come as you are and be ready to learn.   Attendance is free of charge. Coffee will be served. Register HERE.

Lean Coffee – March

Monday, March 21, 2016

LCI Austin Community of Practice A Lean Coffee Date: Monday, March 21, 2016 Time: 9:00 am to 10:15 am Location: DPR 9606 N Mopac Expressway #300 Austin, TX  78759

Lean Coffee to learn and support each other in our Lean endeavors!  Take part in an open conversation in a safe, small and low-pressure environment about the topics that are relevant to our Lean community.  We want to hear about the problems you are solving, the issues you want to solve, and lessons you’ve learned on your Lean Journey.  No previous Lean experience is required.   Participants from cross functional roles as designers, constructors, owners, trades partners, and associations propose discussion topics around any subject about which they want to learn — THERE ARE NO IRRELEVANT DISCUSSION TOPICS! Each proposer takes 15 to 30 seconds to pitch their topic, written on a sticky note, to the group.  Once all topics have been pitched, voting begins to establish a priority for discussing the topics.  Topics are then ordered from highest to lowest votes and examined accordingly.  Participants will receive 8 minutes of time to discuss the topic.  After 8 minutes there will be a ‘thumbs up/ thumbs down’ to decide whether or not the discussion should continue.  Thumbs up equals 4 more minutes on the clock.  This happens until it is agreed that the topic has been discussed to satisfaction.  Takeaways are considered and then the topic with the next largest amount of votes is addressed.   Come as you are and be ready to learn.   Attendance is free of charge. Coffee will be served. Register HERE.