The 18th Annual NE Lean Conference is coming to Springfield MA on September 28-29, 2022
"Amplifying lean: The Collaboration Effect"

​It’s hard to argue with the ideal of everyone working together to achieve a common purpose, but true collaboration is a catalyst seen in very few organizations; we call it the Collaboration Effect.  Respect for people and human development cannot be truly realized without it; and business results, too, will be limited.  Lacking a spirit of collaboration,  persons are marginalized in their own work groups, departments work at cross-purposes, managers compete for resources, customers and suppliers intentionally operate at arm’s length.   
 
Eli Goldratt referred to three unique constraints to flow that inhibit collaboration:
  • Logistical – layout, physical distance, time-zones and other aspects of the physical world that limit communication.
  • Behavioral – cultural norms that muffle the information flow and sow disengagement
  • Managerial – conventional policies and functional organization that discourage information sharing or out of the  box thinking. (Eli asserted this constraint was 80% of the problem.)​
While most organizations who aspire to enterprise excellence are thwarted at every turn by these constraints, there are leaders in every industry whose teamwork and collaboration amplify the continuous improvements of every individual in every part of the organization:  Through the collaboration effect, one perspective is replaced by many, and good ideas develop further into incredible ideas.   
 
What can we  learn from these organizations and thought leaders?  This is the question we pose for our 18th Annual Northeast L.E.A.N. Conference.  Please join us on September 28-29, 2022 at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts --  or you can join us virtually via our live stream.  

Early Bird Registration for 2022 Is Now Open
Registration Type
GBMP Members*
Non Members
Streaming Only^
Early Bird Registration Fee (through June 30)
$895​
$995
Registration Fee (after July 1)
$995​
$1195​
$595
$595
​* Read more about Membership in GBMP here. Save on conference registration and enjoy the benefits of membership in our Lean Community all year long. For information about our group discount (for groups of 5 or more), email LGlikes@gbmp.org.
^ Can't join us in person? Stream the event LIVE through Whova on your mobile device or desktop. 

EVENT TESTIMONIALS

​"It was so great that so many different industries are represented at this one conference! I enjoyed all of the keynote and breakout presentations - each had great perspectives to share and were very engaging." - Claire Massero, Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital

"The opportunity to learn from mature Lean organizations exceeded my expectations, breakouts were very good and informative, hearing from other organizations facing and overcoming similar challenges is immensely helpful." - Lou Maccarone, State of Rhode Island

​Read more attendee testimonials here!      

about The Northeast Lean Conference

The Northeast Lean Conference was created by the non-profit GBMP to provide information and inspiration to Lean practitioners - from those just starting out to seasoned Lean leaders from the manufacturing, healthcare, service and other vital industry sectors. ​The practical learning format features exceptional keynote and breakout presentations, interdepartmental panels, peer-to-peer discussions, hands-on simulations, interactive learning and sharing, and unlimited networking opportunities. Meet more than 500 passionate Lean, Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement professionals just like you. Subscribe for email updates  ​to get all the event news as it breaks!

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please contact the Conference Coordinator at 617-969-1396 x2 or email LGlikes@gbmp.org.
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