7RLC 9th Annual Lean Symposium

Join us for the 2025 Lean Symposium on Tuesday, September 16, at Western Technical College’s Lunda Center.

Networking & Breakfast: Begins at 7:15 AMEvent: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Designing for Success: Building Smarter Businesses Through Continuous Improvement, Strategic Leadership, Innovation and AI

True success comes from removing friction, building momentum, and creating a culture that empowers leadership while leveraging technology and efficiency to create value.

Speakers:

Don Vanpool - CEO & Founder, Optaprofit

Denise Thompson - Leadership Coach, Author & Project Management Expert

Joshua Gamer, Ed. D. - Associate VP, Workforce Partnerships & Innovation, Western Techincal College

What You'll Learn:

• Drive Results That Matter
• Strategic Leadership, Team Alignment, and Actionable Planning
• Lead with Purpose
• Reflect, Empower, and Build a Personal Leadership Plan
• Embrace What’s Next
• Leveraging AI and Continuous Improvement to Drive Meaningful Change

Host or Publisher 7 Rivers Lean Consortium