Economic Development Corporation of Elkhart County (EDC)

Ready to improve your problem-solving skills? In this course, participants will learn about the Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) problem-solving method. In addition, participants will learn about problem-solving tools and activities, including A3, root cause analysis, process mapping, cause and effect diagrams, and others. Learn more and register at https://loom.ly/0zAhKpY

The weather's getting colder, but here at the EDC, we're just warming up! We've got tons of greats courses, classes, and workshops scheduled from now till the end of the year. Learn more and register at https://loom.ly/2LtYcJo

Do you use Microsoft Excel on a daily basis? Are you ready to explore how AI can transform everyday Excel tasks into automated, intelligent processes, freeing up time and boosting accuracy and employee productivity? Dive into the future of data with this FREE hands-on workshop! • Hands-on examples showing AI replacing Excel spreadsheets • Live demonstration of three real-life cases from participants • Practical insights into selecting and applying AI tools to replace manual spreadsheet tasks This is the perfect first step for businesses looking to innovate! Register before October 25th at https://loom.ly/pnRS4do and reserve your spot soon, as space is limited.

Do you have too much to do and not enough time to do it? If you're like many managers today, the answer is probably yes. We invite you to join us for this 4-hour workshop all about managing stress. In this workshop, you’ll learn about how stress affects the body and assess your own stress level. You’ll also learn tools for identifying sources of stress and learn proven techniques for managing stress. To learn more and register, visit https://loom.ly/y8APHFo

Conflict is a common problem in any organization that has people. Often, leaders are uncomfortable dealing with conflict because they do not have a process that keeps emotions under control. The good news is that an understanding of conflict, why it occurs, and how to manage it can help you turn a conflict situation into a positive opportunity for improvement. Participants in this 1-day workshop will also have the opportunity to identify the key skills that they can practice to improve their ability to handle conflict in a productive way. Learn more and sign up at: https://loom.ly/aHuzGTY #workshop #conflictresolution

Are you a Business Unit Leader, Hiring Manager, Senior Leadership Team member, or Human Resource Manager? Then this workshop is for you! Learn the dos and don’ts of interviewing, discover how to prioritize skills and competencies, and design interviews that reveal true potential. You will learn decision hygiene and feel confident making an offer to your chosen candidate. Learn more and register at https://loom.ly/bob3RF0

We have some exciting classes coming up this month! To see the full list and register online, visit https://loom.ly/2LtYcJo

Do you want to learn how to apply your foundational knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)? Join us for this one-day workshop in which you'll get to practice applying GD&T techniques. By implementing GD&T, manufacturers can more clearly and precisely define part requirements, improve inspection, gain business flexibility in today’s global economy, and save money. This course continues to build upon the topics and concepts from the Purdue MEP workshop An Introduction to GD&T, which includes the history of GD&T, datums, and basic GD&T symbols; in this course, participants will obtain additional practice recognizing and interpreting basic GD&T on drawings. Learn more and register at https://loom.ly/tXsXH7I

Project management, with its many tools, techniques, and activities, can be intimidating and complex. In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of project management and gain a solid foundation upon which to begin to (or continue to) build your project management skills. Topics include the project lifecycle; key tasks and tools for project initiation, planning, execution, and monitoring and controlling; and keys to project success. You’ll also have an opportunity to assess your project management skills as well as practice using key project management tools. Learn more and register today at https://loom.ly/YEVlncc

This intensive 4-hour class builds upon the foundational knowledge from our introductory course, “Revolutionizing Manufacturing with AI.” This course provides a deeper dive into the practical applications and advanced concepts of AI in manufacturing. Participants can expect to leave the course with: -A comprehensive understanding of advanced AI technologies applicable to manufacturing -Practical knowledge of implementing AI solutions in various manufacturing processes -Insights into data management and integration for AI in manufacturing -Strategies for overcoming common challenges in AI adoption -An understanding of the ROI and cost-benefit analysis of AI implementations -Knowledge of emerging trends and future directions in AI for manufacturing Learn more and register at https://loom.ly/nVwGo2U