Sutton Enterprises Inc.

"Sutton Enterprises provides premiere Management Consulting Services that continually exceed the clients' expectations through the implementation of proven quality assurance techniques and strategies. Sutton Enterprises is a valued partner that effectively manages and embraces change."

--Camelle Logan,
Kc Management Group

LeanExsm

“Very Relevant. Learning, discussing and applying these methods are made much easier with support from the group.”
–Dan Kowalik, Bretford

“Awesome meeting! I am looking forward to more.”
- John Jacqua, Bretford

“The LeanExsm sessions always energize me and give me actionable ideas that have proven to improve my service product development efforts.”
– Lewis Kennebrew, ProductSpace Solutions

Workshops

“One of the best training sessions I have ever attended.”
– Scott Nottingham

“The training was very useful.”
- ACK

“Clean and efficient training”
– Workshop attendee

“The activities were very effective because they allowed us to demonstrate the knowledge we acquired. The introduction in which we stated what we wanted to learn from the course was also very effective.”
– Workshop attendee

“Taking a real-life project as an example worked very well with the group.” – Workshop attendee

“Enjoyed the hands-on with post-its & creating WBS and network diagram.”
– Workshop attendee

“I was expecting this course to be very ‘beginner level’ but was surprised to see material presented from this level up through more advanced levels. I learned some new tricks I will take with me.”
– Experienced workshop attendee participating with his team

“Great Class! Very knowledgeable instructor.”
– Workshop attendee

New Product Development (NPD): sample projects

  • Lean NPD methodologies and life-cycles
  • Program Assessments:
    • expedite/accelerate
    • bring back on track
    • support go/no-go decisions
  • Risk Management
  • Leading/managing key initiatives of your cross-functional teams
    • product idea / product selection analysis (discovery phase)
    • set-based development (development phase)
    • product platform strategy
    • product introduction support (launch phase)

Business Process Improvement (BPI) through Value Stream Management (VSM): sample projects

  • Document current state and create effective improved processes
  • Mentor your team to enhance your BPI/VSM skills
  • ‘Clean sheet’ process development

Project Management: sample projects

  • Brochure pdf
  • Certified PMPs – project management professionals to guide your projects for you
  • Project management methodologies and lifecycles
  • Transfer skills to your staff

LeanExsm Peer Groups and Communities of Practice

LeanExsm provides regularly scheduled, member-only, facilitated roundtables of peers in specific professions. Members benchmark each others’ processes and practices plus foster continuous improvement by learning and applying lean principles to business functions and operations.
  • LeanExsm-NPD is for Product Development professionals began in 2005 and meets about monthly. For more information

Workshops

Continuous Learning Series: Management Professional Development
– ½ to 6 days tailored to your needs. For information, e-mail suttonenterprises