"Great course for becoming familiar with Lean Manufacturing."
Steve Daramus
Thermal Engineering International
|
|
"Instructed in a way that was easy to completely understand."
Chrysti Smith
Thermal Engineering International
|
|
"Today was some of the best training I have been through."
Duwayne Barnett
Thermal Engineering International
|
|
"The Lean Manufacturing workshop was presented in a way that was very insightful. The instructors kept my attention. Thank You."
Randy Williams
Thermal Engineering International
|
|
"The presentation was great and the interaction with the group was good. We have lots of ideas to take back to the office and plant."
Pat Spears
Thermal Engineering International
|
|
"Value Added Thinking is a powerful tool to catalyze positive change in your/any organization. The simulation served as a powerful example of how simple process changes can dramatically affect your performance, results, and profits."
John Storm, CEO, Brain Storm Network
|
|
"These are exactly the issues I have been feeling in our organization, and now I have labels to help explain it. I am asking for standardization of processes, but get push back because they don’t like change. The pull system is exactly what I have been looking for – becoming proactive rather than reactive."
Susan Gorton, OG&E
|
|
"This is the most fantastic piece of work I have ever seen Jack... I can't thank you enough. I will put it to good use, you can count on that.
I can clearly see why every company should have you do this for them. Makes you think
how many companies are drifting along and are surprised when the end up nowhere."
Bob Oros, CEO, More Gross Profit
|
|
“Thanks for your terrific work today on the planning process. You made it look so easy to get ideas from us. You gave us all a new tool for expression that was necessary for our growth.”
Vicki Anderson, CEO, Anderson Resources
|
|
"I didn't know what was expected; but, I can tell you that I enjoyed the process. I've attended a lot of retreats and have never experienced what we did today. So I liked that.”
Mickey Thompson, Economic Development, City of Bixby,OK
|
|
"I was very pleased with the intensity of the level of participation by all. It appears we have made considerable progress in addressing some vital systems and procedures that will in fact result in significant payback. The improvements in throughput and reduced effort and paperwork will go a long way toward achieving one of my primary goals which is to get my management staff back to practicing the skills of managing our business and looking toward the future rather than managing crisis."
Jory Gromer, General Manager, Green Bay Packaging
|
|
"Jack has opened up my mind and rewired me to think how and what can I do to improve my processes. I would love to do the class over. I think the only way for a company to stay open now days is to be put through this class."
Ronnie Porter, Green Bay Packaging
|
|
"I believe this is a great organizational tool. I have already begun thinking of ways I can use this class to help with my daily activities and help my career. I also think this can help my personal life as well. Thanks!"
Ryan Brown, Green Bay Packaging
|
|
"I see you as being the glue that holds the beginning stages of improvement at Badgett Corp together. After you teach us the tools we need, we will have to be the glue. Good Job !"
Wes Winstone, Lean Coordinator, Badgett Corp.
|
|
"I like the program because it gives us a 'Real World' explanation of problems, solutions, and expectations as well as being taught by someone not reading the lessons out of a book. The interaction in the class keeps our attention and helps us realize we are not the only ones dealing with these issues."
Joe Hackney, Production Supervisor, Cimarron Trailers
|
|
"I think it’s a very good program. I’ve learned a lot of things about myself that I didn’t know (how the brain works and what the different parts do). Also how to deal with my coworkers."
Lionel Phillips, Second Operations Supv, Badgett Corp.
|
|
"You provide a new way to look at people’s behavior and work habits. You make the class enjoyable and I like the e-mail reading material you send."
Wayne Freeman, Production Scheduler, Badgett Corp.
|
|
"Knowing how a person’s personality and their thinking pattern compares to each other is very informative and helps explain why some of my employees act the way they do. The presentation is very good – it holds my interest. You have the ability to make this information relevant in all of our places of work."
Debbie Cave, Lab Director, Grady Memorial Hospital
|
|
“In the past we have not done Value Stream mapping with any members of the team. I saw how this enhanced their learning and understanding of ‘how to see and think in a new way’.”
Shane Smith, Training Director,
Midwest Trophy Mfg.
|
|
“Very pleased with the focus on employee buy in to the process, not just talking about it and then charging in with an iron fist, but taking steps to ensure that the employees are on board. Very pleased with the preparedness of the event, hand outs, training presentation, etc. The employee buy in was outstanding this week; everyone did their part, and is motivated to keep going. The team was upbeat and ready to do a trial run by the end of the day on Thursday.”
Craig Mullens, Training Coordinator,
Midwest Trophy Mfg.
|
|
“I feel the buy-in of the group is very strong. I liked all of the notes we took and kept visible all week. I have a clear vision of what was accomplished, how we got here and where we need to go. This has been the most positive/fun event we have had so far, so it is hard to be critical. Look forward to working with you in the future.”
Dave Smith, Jr., Vice President,
Midwest Trophy Mfg.
|
|
“This was very eye opening for me to relate to what some of my customers may be going through in their plants as well as our plant from front to back. It set me to thinking what could I do to make GBP more value added to my customers both outside and inside the plant. You made this class very enjoyable and helped me understand more about our manufacturing! Very wonderful class.”
Diana Warden,
Green Bay Packaging
|
|
“Helped me look at people and issues through different eyes. Jack was knowledgeable. I will use these ideas.”
Nellie Miller,
Grady Memorial Hospital
|
|
“Very good information that can actually be used in situations – not just theory.”
Jerry Elliott,
Grady Memorial Hospital
|
|
“Your help today will be the difference that will allow us to succeed.”
Brent Gibson, Owner,
Desired Designs
|
|
“I feel that I’m starting to see the people that work for me in a different light. This course has helped me to see beyond. Jack Pryor is an enlightening instructor. He truly does help people see outside the box.”
Bill Holder,
Delta Faucet Company
|
|
“The concepts and thought patterns are great and an excellent way to improve people in their work and home environment. It has made me think differently and see how other people in my workforce environment think. Jack is very knowledgeable … and will take time to explain concepts and theories when needed. For the most, it will help improve the processes and workflow in the work environment.”
Mike Turpin,
Delta Faucet Company
|
|
“I’m learning how to deal with people in different situations. I think more about what I can do to improve things.”
Randy Guinn,
Badgett Corporation
|
|
“Jack Pryor brings a unique combination of education, training, and experience that makes him an asset to any organization. I give him my highest endorsement.”
Raymond J. Friedl, Director, ASCOG
|
|
"Great benefit in regards to the human nature of employees. Handling of conflict. I have realized more about myself, and my own personality. How to change in positive steps. Working together in a team effort along with the process of work for employees and motivation."
Beverly Rutledge,
Aearo Technologies
|
|
"I have enjoyed this class. This class is interesting and informative. Giving us assignments to do makes us realize that changing our styles is an ongoing process. This class is a case of do as I do, not only as I say."
Annie Dutton,
Aearo Technologies
|
|
"Opened my eyes to a lot of areas of humanity. Looking at others in mental ways, this has even helped with discussions at home. My mental awareness is higher. Great class."
David Howard,
Aearo Technologies
|
|
"I have enjoyed each session we have had. I feel like every session has been a great learning tool for me. The discussions that we have and listening to Jack really makes me think and see other people’s point of view. I can see a greatly improved relationship with the employees I am responsible for. Also I have had more self-confidence in my job and myself through the training."
Janet Cantrell,
Aearo Technologies
|
|
"This program has been very helpful and very interesting. I especially liked the part on learning my thinking style compared to those of my co-workers’. I feel this has made me more of a complete group leader. I also believe that Mr. Pryor’s teaching methods are very interesting and very well thought out to keep us all involved in the activities he has planned for us."
Daniel Mabry,
Aearo Technologies
|
|
