January/February 2008
Announcing New Names at a New Location!
BPI Observer is now BPI Solutions!
Our new name emphasizes our redeveloped mission: to strengthen regional businesses, industry and organizations to meet the challenges of global and local economic environments by developing and delivering innovative, customized solutions leveraging the resources and expertise of College of DuPage’s programs, faculty and staff. We want to be your partner for innovative solutions.To underscore this mission, the Center for Corporate Training is now The Center for Customized Solutions, with the staff ready to work with you to identify strategies that can help you reach your goals. Our calendar is brimming with activities to welcome you to learn about all we offer in services and expertise.
Below are highlights through June 12, 2008.
February 19: X-Ray Dashboard Workshop, 10:30 a.m. to noon
February 20: LEAN Value Stream Mapping, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
February 26: RFID/IUID/WAWF, 1 to 4 p.m.
February 27: LEAN Culture, Leadership, Change Management and Teams, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
March 5: LEAN 5 S Visual Workshop, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
March 12: LEAN Pull Kanban, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
March 13:
DDI Training Breakfast Briefing, 7:30 to 9 a.m.
International Transportation and Logistics, 9:30 a.m. to noon
March 18: GSA Basics, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
March 19: LEAN Problem Solving, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
March 26: LEAN Quick Changeover, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
April 2: LEAN Cellular Flow, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
April 9: LEAN Total Productive Maintenance, 8 a.m. to 4:30 a.m.
April 11: Business Spanish Breakfast Briefing, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.
April 16:
LEAN Performance Measures, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
BIS Seminar Day 1, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Location TBD)April 17:
BIS Seminar Day 2, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Location TBD)
Health Care Unit Coordinator Breakfast Briefing, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.
X-Ray Dashboard Workshop; 10:30 a.m. to noonApril 22: GSA Advanced, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 to 4 p.m.
April 23: LEAN Kaizen Blitz Event, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
April 24: Profit Cents, 9 a.m. to noon
May 16: Business Wellness Breakfast Briefing, 8 to 9:30 a.m.
May 27: Proposal Writing Tips, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
June 12: Certification as WBE or MBE, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Focus 2008: Current Issues in Business
As your solutions provider we invite you to join us for breakfast and a brief presentation that explores a hot issue for many businesses and organizations this spring.Start your day with us and boost your ability to meet a workplace challenge. Each program is free of charge. The topics are detailed below. Contact us today for more information and to reserve your breakfast at (630) 942-2600 or bpi@cod.edu.
Leadership Development
Thursday, March 13, 2008
9 to 11:30 a.m.
Your business is under pressure to grow, but do your leaders have the right skills, tools and support to make it happen? Discover how College of DuPage and Development Dimensions International (DDI) offer solutions to improve the performance of your leaders.Today's leaders face increasing demands with fewer resources. Even your best performers might be struggling. Bringing in the numbers and bringing out the best in people are equally important to achieving results. Are your leadership development efforts building the necessary skills in both areas? At this Breakfast Briefing you will:
• See research that shows the vital need for leadership development in business today, whether your organization is big or small.
• Learn what leadership skills are in demand, especially for new-to mid-level
leaders to achieve business results.• Explore specific tools and courses to diagnose and develop your emerging
leaders, team leaders, first line supervisors and middle managers.• See strategies and results from other successful organizations.
This briefing is ideal for anyone who makes decisions on, sponsors, or delivers leadership development to improve business performance. Service, manufacturing, health care, government and non-profit organizations are all encouraged to attend. All attendees receive a copy of the booklet Leaders in Transition: Stepping Up, Not Off.
Spanish Programs for Business
Friday, April 11, 2008
8 to 9:30 a.m.
The Center for Customized Solutions at College of DuPage has innovative programming to help you with your Spanish language needs:Business Spanish classes
Attend our eight-week classes starting in May and learn Spanish with a focus on business language. This class is designed for individuals without Spanish experience and is held on Fridays from 9 to 11:00 a.m.Building Your Hispanic Customer Base
This informative six-hour program helps your company compete in the growing Hispanic market. The program is offered in on Fridays in July from 9 to 11 a.m.Spanish for Spanish Speakers
This program is designed for individuals with a background in Spanish but who are in need of additional practice and increased vocabulary. Individuals in the customer service industry will benefit greatly.Health Care Unit Coordinator (HUC)
Thursday, April 17, 2008
7:30 to 9 a.m.
The Center for Customized Solutions introduces a new program for health care facilities — Health Care Unit Coordinator (HUC). As our population ages, the need for unit coordinators will increase in order to maintain efficiency and cost effectiveness at hospitals and clinics.Working under the supervision of the registered nursing staff or the health information administrator, the HUC acts as a liaison between patients and staff.
Learn how successful completion of this 90-hour program enables participants to meet the challenge of the National Association Health Unit Coordinators certification examination and become an integral part or your health care service organization.
Wellness at Work
Friday, May 16, 2008
8 to 9:30 a.m.
How can healthier employees add more value to your business? Do you want your employees to know you care about their health and wellness?Learn how the Center for Customized Solutions can assist your business or organization in building a customized wellness program that offers your employees fun and innovative ways to learn healthy habits, reduce stress, and encourage employee camaraderie. We start with a through company assessment and end with solid business results.
We’ll have good coffee and good information to share with you. If you don’t see a topic you want, e-mail BPI@cod.edu and we will plan one in the future.
Space Rental
Our space can be your space. Need a convenient site for small meetings and seminars? BPI can rent space to you at very affordable prices. We have conference rooms for 6 to 8 people, a small designated computer lab (12 people), and a large classroom space for 50 that can be divided. Rooms are equipped with high-tech projection systems and laptops that can be rented for meetings and classes. We include free coffee service for all meetings and seminars. Pricing and options will be available soon. To request more information or to book rooms, e-mail Vicki Shargo.
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