This unique annual event is a platform for learning and sharing, led by practitioners for practitioners, bringing together continuous improvement professionals from the front office to the front lines from every industry and corner of the earth.
See excellence in action on local tours and engage with fellow continuous improvement practitioners during presentations and interactive sessions. Hear from inspiring keynote speakers, grow your professional network and engage in educational workshops.
Learn best practices to make transformational changes in your organization.
CONNECT. EVOLVE. TRANSFORM.
Is your company located in the St. Louis area and committed to continuous improvement? Are you seeking ways to accelerate your improvement journey, deliver better value to your customers, and engage your workforce?
Join the AME St. Louis Consortium today and become part of a collaborative learning network of local companies that are committed to performance excellence and collaborative learning. Consortium membership is open to companies from any industry (manufacturing, health care, financial services, software, distribution, information technology, and more) in the St. Louis area with a desire to share and learn to become part of this practitioner-to-practitioner network. Leverage collective resources and knowledge and improve your approach to improvement
AME Vision: A manufacturing renaissance driven by people-centric leadership coupled with enterprise excellence.
AME Mission: To inspire a commitment to enterprise excellence through experiential learning by bringing people together to SHARE, LEARN & GROW
AME Values: Volunteerism, Practitioner Focused, Integrity & Trust, and a Passion for Excellence
Contact Jonathan Jones, AME St. Louis Consortium facilitator, at jonathan@jonathanjonesconsulting.com or 314-608-0783
Visit the AME St. Louis Consortia Newsletter Archive, your go-to resource for staying informed on the latest industry insights, success stories, and LEAN strategies from our community. Each month, we compile valuable content to keep you connected with the continuous improvement efforts of local companies.
Consortia Members attend all St. Louis Consortium events free of charge! Contact us at stlameconsortia@gmail.com to receive event discount code to enter at registration.
The AME St. Louis Consortium invites you to the Best Practices Workshop designed to help you plan and host impactful, stress-free tours. Whether you're preparing for an AME Conference, a Consortia tour, or an informal peer-to-peer visit, this session will equip you with proven strategies and tools drawn from over five years of successful tour experiences.
This workshop is ideal for:
Leaders
Tour Project Managers
On-site Hosts
Bus Captains
Marketing & Communications Teams
We strongly encourage each participating organization to send at least two team members—more are welcome!
Share and apply tour best practices
Identify opportunities for improvement
Enhance the value of tours for attendees
Boost confidence and reduce stress for hosts
Create a shared FAQ and best practices document
Update Consortia Standard Work
Receive coaching on tour plans
Explore marketing and promotion strategies
A copy of your Tour Plan / Outline
Familiarity with the Tour Standard Work
Completed Tour Best Practices Questionnaire: https://forms.office.com/r/grkfPAVCxn
Welcome / Safety Message
Introductions
Conference Overview: Where Tours Fit In
Review of Tour Standard Work & Best Practices
Tour Types: Consortia, Conference, Informal Role of the Bus Captain
Interactive Exercise: Company Triads & Tour Plan Review
Group Report-Outs: Best Practice Suggestions
Tour Marketing & Promotion Tips
Key Takeaways
Pluses / Even Better If’s
Close
For Consortia / Tour Teams:
Updated Consortia Tour Standard Work
Updated Conference Tour Standard Work
For Participants:
Notes to refine your tour plan
Marketing and promotion insights
Become part of a collaborative learning network of local companies that are committed to performance excellence and collaborative learning with a desire to become part of a practitioner-to-practitioner network.