The Peters Company Lean Leader Course launches in February

Registration is now open for the 2023 Lean Leader Course, a program to equip individuals to help lead a nursery/greenhouse transformation. The series begins in-person Feb. 9.

Led by Elizabeth and Rick Peters of OAN members The Peters Group, the course consists of four in-person workshops, on-site tours and hands-on assignments to develop lean and leadership skills, such as improving communication and reducing waste in their organizations.

“I was blown away with everything I learned,” said Stacia Lynde, Propagation Manager with Bailey Nurseries’ Dayton site. “And what a great group of people to network with. The future is bright in our industry knowing they are a part of it. Thank you for everything you taught us. What an experience. I’m a much better manager because of this course.”

Participants will join other business leaders on hosted tours of companies well into their lean transformation. Students will see lean concepts in action, such as standard work, visual controls, one-piece flow and more, then participate in discussions immediately afterward for insight and application.

“This course gave me the best framework to make effective improvements,” said Elizabeth Brentano, Robinson Nursery Potting Line Manager. “I learned a thorough approach to change and gained the tools to communicate effectively with others in the company.”

In-class sessions begin on Thursday, Feb. 9 and will be held at the Oregon Association of Nurseries, 29751 SW Town Center Loop West in Wilsonville, Oregon.

Details are available online or click here to download the brochure.

Editor's note: For more on how Elizabeth and Rick can transform your nursery, read this: Building profits with Lean.