7 KEYNOTES
36 PRESENTATIONS
18 PLANT TOURS
14 WORKSHOPS
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7 KEYNOTES 36 PRESENTATIONS 18 PLANT TOURS 14 WORKSHOPS -
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Alongside CME, relive some of our favourite presentations from the largest Lean conference in all of Canada:
MEET THE KEYNOTES
At the center of our conference, inspiring keynotes drive the conversations, engage participants and inspire delegates at the conference and in the workplace. Explore our featured keynotes and watch a sneak peek of their talks.
Richard Sheridan
JUN 7, 2022
Menlo Innovations CEO and author of Joy, Inc. and Chief Joy Officer
Lead With Joy and Watch Your Team Fly!
Change is hard. But you won't create a joyful workplace by leading the way you've always led. In this talk, Rich explores his own journey to joy, focusing on how he had to learn to lead in a completely different way and, by doing so, witnessed results that exceeded his wildest expectations. Rich will take you on a journey of understanding what it takes to unleash the human potential of the people who work around us. You will come away energized and inspired. You will want to start you own journey to joy tomorrow! And he will convince you it is within your power to do so. All of these lessons are available to everyone no matter how big or small or how old or new their organization.
Andrew Au
JUN 7, 2022
Digital Transformation, AI and Modern Leadership Expert
From Mass to Millennial: Managing Millennial Disruption
Technology is revolutionizing how we work, live, and play. And, millennial are at the center of this revolution, directly influencing the makeup of today’s modern marketplace and diverse workplace.
In this talk, Andrew Au, co-founder of INTERCEPT, will debunk myths on millennials in the workplace and share the winning formula to win millennials as customers and employees based on proprietary research and experience working with global brands including Microsoft, FedEx, Intuit, 3M, and more. You will leave enlightened and eager to drive change, with a better understanding of millennial values and expectations, how to attract and retain future leaders and a framework for millennial engagement
HEATHER CHALMERS
JUN 7, 2022
President & CEO, GE Canada and President, GE Healthcare Canada
Leading through Innovation: harnessing the power of people and technology
Heather Chalmers is passionately committed to leading businesses that consistently deliver Canadian innovation and outcomes to customers around the world. Throughout her extensive career with GE, Heather has developed and led high performing teams that are industry leaders in bringing innovative technology and digital solutions to solve complex problems. In her talk, Heather will share her vision for manufacturing in Canada and the need for Canadian manufacturers to embrace digital technologies, reflecting on the disruptive innovation brought on by COVID-19 and sharing examples of innovative solutions from GE Canada.
PRABH BANGA
JUN 8, 2022
Director of Sustainability, Aecon Group Inc.
Operationalizing Sustainability
As the world moves towards a more sustainable and socially-conscious society, businesses are under pressure to keep up. The last year, disruptions brought by the COVID-19 pandemic have only accelerated the efforts to promote sustainability across a broad range of industries. Stakeholders from the private and public sector alike have voiced their support for a sustainable post Covid recovery. As a result, companies are increasingly looking for ways to incorporate sustainability into their practices- but where does one get started? This session will discuss how to get started with embedding sustainability into your organization and focus on the topics within sustainability that matter most to your company.
BRUCE KIRKBY
JUN 8, 2022
Award-Winning Explorer | Writer | Photographer
GRITTY BY DESIGN: A CULTURE OF HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILT ON PURPOSE, PRACTICE, AND PROCESS
In a world where disruption, volatility, uncertainty, and change never cease, GRIT is more critical than ever. In the face of challenge, most teams and organizations turn instinctively to willpower. They GRIND. This is the hustle culture: late nights, skipped meals, exhaustion. GRIND ultimately leads to burnout and is not a long-term success strategy. GRIT is akin to a flow state, aligned more with joy and grace than suffering and dogged determination. If teams and individuals learn to focus on a few simple fundamentals – Purpose, Practice and Process – their inner GRIT will flourish, naturally. Having led teams through unthinkable challenges, Bruce’s entertaining and visually stunning talk is peppered with stories of high adventure—a powerful reminder that true GRIT lies within us all.
DARRIL WILBURN
JUN 9, 2022
Senior Partner, Honsha
Principles and Practices: How Toyota builds a people centered culture
In his talk, Darril Wilburn will share first-hand how Toyota engages people through application of fundamental Lean principles and business practice. He will share stories from his time as part of Toyota‘s internal Sensei group, developing and implementing the Toyota Way 2001 at Toyota’s largest manufacturing plant in North America, and working with The Toyota Institute in Japan, leading the global pilot of the Toyota Business Practice (TBP).
MICHELLE CEDERBERG
JUN 9, 2022
Speaker, Author, Life Coach
Energized for Excellence
Abundant energy is at the core of excellence in work and in life. Without this energy, your enthusiasm and output will be poor, and with more of it, your passion and productivity will soar! In her talk, Michelle will share her belief that when you are Energized for Excellence, you show up as a leader and strive for success in all you do. You take on bigger challenges, and better manage stress. You find ways to take care of your energy – mind, body, and spirit – no matter what is coming at you. You feel great about yourself and your capabilities.
