Systems that Engage: From Engagement Effort to Engagement by Design
Overview
Organizations seek an engaged workforce and invest heavily in communication, training, recognition, and continuous improvement initiatives. Employees are encouraged to participate and provide input, yet engagement often remains inconsistent and difficult to sustain. Momentum builds around programs and events but fades in day-to-day operations. The challenge is rarely a lack of effort; it is a gap in system design. When management systems do not reinforce engagement, even well-intentioned leadership efforts struggle to endure. The management systems within an organization can be powerful drivers of engagement and performance. Developing systems that support connecting each person to a larger vision translates into daily experiences that are meaningful to your team.
High-performing organizations share a common foundation: systems and infrastructure that enable people to take ownership of their work, improve processes, and deliver meaningful results. In this interactive one-hour webinar, we will explore the management systems that matter most, identify common gaps and challenges, and share proven best practices from across the AME community.
Drawing on more than 60 years of combined experience helping organizations achieve Enterprise Excellence, Cheryl and Lisa will lead a practical and engaging discussion on “Systems That Engage”. We’ll explore how to design systems that empower people and sustain performance.
Host Company
People and Culture Virtual Consortium, a community of leaders who meet regularly to collaborate on building and strengthening people-centric cultures. The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) is the premier organization for the exchange of knowledge in enterprise excellence. Members come together to explore lean thinking and other enterprise improvement methods, exchange best practices and network in order to advance their careers and improve the competitiveness and overall value of their organizations.
Presenter
Lisa Weis, is a people centric, Lean/Continuous Improvement expert, with over 28 years of demonstrated success in helping hundreds of public and private organizations achieve their vision and meet their strategic goals by engaging people, implementing enterprise excellence and inspiring innovation.
Lisa is currently the founder and president of Engage Excellence, LLC, providing consulting, coaching, and educational services to support organizations in achieving sustained success through the integration of continuous improvement and respect for people.
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Cheryl Jekiel, founder of the Lean Leadership Center, works with visionary organizations that require strong people strategies and systems to achieve their business vision. As the author of “Lean Human Resources: Redesigning HR Practices for a Culture of Continuous Improvement”, Ms. Jekiel illuminates the role of HR in how organizations optimize people’s talents. Ms. Jekiel also released a book in 2023 on “Let Go to Lead: Six Habits for Happier, More Independent Teams (With Less Stress and More Time for Yourself)”.
Agenda
Friday, February 27, 2026
1 p.m. Welcome
1:05 p.m. Understanding the opportunity to create systems that engage
1:10 p.m. Presentation and panel discussion
1:40 p.m. Small group breakouts
1:50 p.m. Wrap up and next steps
2 p.m. Closing
PARTICIPANT BENEFITS
Opportunities to Drive Engagement with Managment Systems
Best Practices in Designing Management Systems that Engage
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Operations Leaders, CI Leaders, HR Leaders, All Functional Leaders across the Organization
Safety Requirements
OTHER REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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