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Incident Prevention Conference, Phoenix, November 27-30, 2007, 1-Day Root Cause Fundamentals Workshop (Nov. 30) and "Behavior-based Investigation Practices." The 1-day workshop provided the attendees a great set of basic Root Cause Analysis investigation skills. The conference presentation gave the audience the SAI behavior-based investigation method to add to their toolbag. Register now for the next Incident Prevention conference (www.incident-prevention.com/conferences.html). Want to know more? Contact us at ttonkinson@digital-link.net or 570-407-2553.

"Essential Soft Skills for Investigators and Assessors," 1-Day Workshop at the IEEE/HPRCT Conference, Monterey CA, August 2007. Join Dr. Tonkinson for a highly interactive day exploring the skills necessary for uncovering the deeper reasons for undesired events. For information about the conference and registration for this workshop, go to http://ewh.ieee.org/conf/hfpp/. Or, contact us at ttonkinson@digital-link.net or 570-407-2553.

ANS Annual Meeting, Boston, June 2007, "Solving the Aging Plant / Aging Workforce Puzzle" and "Constructive Culture - If you Build It, They will Come (and Stay!)" These presentations shared our experiences dealing with these current problems in the nuclear power industry. All stakeholders are struggling with declining experienced, qualified resources with increasing demand. How can cope? Want to know more? Contact us at ttonkinson@digital-link.net or 570-407-2553.

Incident Prevention Conference, Nashville, April 2007, 1-Day Root Cause Fundamentals Workshop and "Behavior-based Investigation Practices." The 1-day workshop provided the attendees a great set of basic Root Cause Analysis investigation skills. The conference presentation gave the audience the SAI behavior-based investigation method to add to their toolbag. Both the workshop and presentation will be given again in November 2007 in Phoenix at the next Incident Prevention conference (www.incident-prevention.com/conferences.html). Want to know more? Contact us at ttonkinson@digital-link.net or 570-407-2553.

Bloomsburg University Continuing Education Course "Easily Applied Continuous Improvement Tools," November 2006. This course provided several CI tools that can be applied NOW to help you on your journey to better performance. Want to know more? Contact us at ttonkinson@digital-link.net or 570-407-2553.

ANS Utility Working Conference, August 2006, "Work Management - the Big Picture, Strategic Use." This presentation shared our experiences averting a "4-peat" AFI by defining larger purpose of Work Management. This presentation was well received and viewed as a great educational tool for managers and others. Want to know more? Contact us at ttonkinson@digital-link.net or 570-407-2553.

ANS Utility Working Conference, August 2006, "Benefits of OE in Your Root Cause Analysis." While most systems require mechanically copying Operating Experience into a root cause report, few people really gain the benefits of its use. This presentation covered the basics of how to extract useful insights from the OE. Want to know more? Contact us at ttonkinson@digital-link.net or 570-407-2553.

Strategic Thinking and Business Planning

"How do we improve our bottom line in 2006?" "I have a great product / service, why am I just getting by?"

 Great program for small and medium size business owners and entrepreneurs starting a new business.

Classes are now forming in the Bloomsburg area for a Strategic Thinking / Business Planning workshop, tentatively beginning the week of September 10,2007. We are targeting Thursday evenings (6:30-8:30pm), but can accommodate other nights. Learn how to identify business critical activities, set goals, determine your company’s strengths and limitations, and plan for success! The workshop culminates in development of your own Strategic Business Plan! Seating is limited for this highly interactive, personalized program. The workshop meets for 2 hours each week for 8 total weeks (we will break for Christmas). How much of an investment is the future of your company worth?

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For registration information or to learn more, contact us at info@simpleapproachinc.com or 570-407-2553. Discounts available for groups.

Corrective Action Program Turnaround Fundamentals

CAPOG Meeting, Clearwater, FL; January 17, 2006

This interactive presentation involved process mapping a typical corrective action program, and then address the highlights of CAP management and improvement efforts that yielded 0 CAP findings in 5 PI&R inspections, and significantly contributed to 7 INPO Strengths.

Continuous Improvement Presentations at the Foster Family Treatment Association Conference, July 2005. Hope you caught these presentations in Atlanta!

Easy to Use Continuous Improvement Tools for Your Organization, July 25, 2005: This presentation covered development of your own feedback forms, easy metrics, and more. Feedback from participants - "Most useful!" "I'm ready to start a new feedback process as soon as I get back!"

Supercharge Your Organization - Internal Assessment Techniques, July 26, 2005: This 3-hour workshop delivered the Gap Analysis method, internal assessment practices for regulatory compliance and continuous improvement, and more. Participant feedback: "This was the best and most informative presentation at the conference!" "It was right on target for my current needs as a QA training coordinator!"

 Want to learn more about these presentations or how to bring them to your agency? SAI offers cost-effective services for non-profit agencies. Contact us at info@simpleapproachinc.com.

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