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		<title>Complimentary: Extreme Government Makeover Keynote and Book Signing</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 18:09:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking for a new way to see the work of government? Or a better way to make that work great? Join us on Wednesday, June 22 from 8am-10:30am as we explore new ways to increase government&#8217;s capacity to do more good. Ken Miller, founder of the Change &#38; Innovation Agency and author of Extreme Government [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Looking for a new way to see the work of government? Or a better way to make that work great? Join us on Wednesday, June 22 from 8am-10:30am as we explore new ways to increase government&#8217;s capacity to do more good.</strong></p>
<p>Ken Miller, founder of the Change &amp; Innovation Agency and author of <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Extreme Government Makeover</span>, <span style="text-decoration: underline;">We Don&#8217;t Make Widgets: Overcoming the Myths that Keep Government from Radically Improving</span> and <span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Change Agent&#8217;s Guide to Radical Improvement</span> will be on hand for this thought-provoking breakfast event to discuss:</p>
<ul>
<li>The one and only thing government needs to focus on to get out of this crisis</li>
<li>How government can perform its vital functions 80% faster at less cost with better quality</li>
<li>The DNA of government complexity and how we can genetically modify it</li>
<li>How to spot the “moldy” thinking that is making us all sick</li>
<li>How to get rid of 40% of your agency’s workload</li>
<li>Where the hidden costs of government are</li>
<li>What the next generation of customers and employees are going to do to your operations</li>
<li>Why technology isn’t the answer</li>
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<p>After the keynote address, Ken will sign your free copy of his newest book, <em>Extreme Government Makeover</em>, and answer your questions.</p>
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		<title>Extreme Makeover: Government Edition</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2010 22:47:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Government is under incredible pressure right now.  The economic crisis has hit us with a double whammy: exponential increases in demand and dramatically reduced resources. Government simply doesn’t have the capacity to do all the good we want to do in this world. How have we responded to these new pressures?  By trotting out the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><span style="font-size: small;">Government is under incredible pressure right now.  The economic crisis has hit us with a double whammy: exponential increases in demand and dramatically reduced resources. Government simply doesn’t have the capacity to do all the good we want to do in this world.</span></div>
<p>How have we responded to these new pressures?  By trotting out the old ideas.  More blue ribbon panels, travel moratoriums and calls for accountability.  We cut back on paper clips and cut out the training. We outsource, upgrade and rightsize.  Meanwhile droves of new customers are stuck on our porch waiting to knock on our door and ask for help.</p>
<p>The house of government doesn’t need another layer of paint or some new carpet it needs an <strong>extreme makeover.</strong> And just like on the show it needs it done fast!</p>
<p>Our house is full of “moldy ideas” that are making everyone sick and our pipes are bursting from the ever increasing demands.  We can stand around arguing whether the house is too big or costs too much or we can grab some tools and fix it up.  This presentation makes obvious the real problems plaguing government, how you can join the crew and gives you the tools to complete the makeover.</p>
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		<title>Tactics of Innovation: How to Get Buy-In For New Ideas</title>
		<link>http://c4ri.org/events/past/joelbarkerinnovatio/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:14:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[To register for this webinar at the $99 tuition rate, please email Eilene at eilene@starthrower.com or call 1-800-561-0291. Who Needs It?: Anyone who is introducing NEW IDEAS, like: new products, programs, or services; new strategies for change initiatives; new policies or practices- or a reinvented YOU Tuition Includes: 2-Hour Professional Development Webinar 90 minute live, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To register for this webinar at the $99 tuition rate, please email Eilene at eilene@starthrower.com or call 1-800-561-0291.</p>
<p><strong>Who Needs It?:</strong></p>
<p>Anyone who is introducing NEW IDEAS, like: new products, programs, or services; new strategies for change initiatives; new policies or practices- or a reinvented YOU</p>
<p>Tuition Includes: <strong>2-Hour Professional Development Webinar</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>90 minute <em>live</em>, interactive, professional development Online Learning Program plus a 30-minute <em>Group Exchange</em> with executive instructors, Joel Barker and Debbie Kennedy</li>
<li>Session handouts and take-aways including a checklist and keypoints overivew</li>
<li>List of supporting resources to extend your learning experience</li>
<li>Toll-free conferencing for US (+ Canada and Mexico, depending on carrier) or International Toll or free VoIP Computer Audio Available for PC users</li>
<li>Post-session access to recorded highlights to reinforce learning</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Our Promise to You:</strong></p>
<p>If for any reason you are not satisfied with this learning program, we will refund your tuition.</p>
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		<title>Radical Process Improvement Retreat</title>
		<link>http://c4ri.org/events/past/rpimarch2010/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 15:29:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[“In these incredibly tough budget times, you would think government agencies would be working extra hard to find ways of doing things more efficiently. Unfortunately, leaders across the country are grabbing the same old playbook &#8211; hiring freezes, travel restrictions, delaying maintenance and so on. They’re not examining the actual work being done &#8211; the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>“In these incredibly tough budget times, you would think government agencies would be working extra hard to find ways of doing things more efficiently. Unfortunately, leaders across the country are grabbing the same old playbook &#8211; hiring freezes, travel restrictions, delaying maintenance and so on. They’re not examining the actual work being done &#8211; the operations are fundamentally the same. Instead, they’re  left with tired, overworked employees trying to do the same operations with fewer resources. This approach creates an illusion of efficiency. Real efficiency is about looking at the systems &#8211; the way work  itself is designed &#8211; and finding ways to streamline the work so that we do our important tasks very well in less time with less hassle. Systems are where the costs are incurred. Systems are where the customers show up. Systems are where the value of the agency is created. And systems appear to be the last thing anyone is focusing on.” (Ken Miller, “The Promise of Going Lean”, Governing Magazine, May 2009)</p>
<p>The Radical Process Improvement Workshop will teach you all the concepts, principles and tools you will need to fix the systems in your government agency. Past participants have cut waiting times in half, eliminated environmental permitting backlogs and sped up processing by 80%, sped up the tax refund process by 80% at less cost and streamlined a government procurement process by 97%.</p>
<p>This fast paced, hands-on workshop dives right into the issues that matter in your organization so you can go back to the office and make a long-lasting impact on your operations. Through a fun, competitive simulation, mind-blowing exercises and humorous examples, we will provide proven techniques that government managers can use to dramatically improve process performance and customer satisfaction.</p>
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		<title>Extreme Makeover: Government Edition</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 12:43:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This event is about challenging our perspectives on performance improvement in government.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Government is under incredible pressure right now.  The economic crisis has hit us with a double whammy: exponential increases in demand and dramatically reduced resources. Government simply doesn’t have the capacity to do all the good we want to do in this world.</p>
<p>How have we responded to these new pressures?  By trotting out the old ideas.  More blue ribbon panels, travel moratoriums and calls for accountability.  We cut back on paper clips and cut out the training. We outsource, upgrade and rightsize.  Meanwhile droves of new customers are stuck on our porch waiting to knock on our door and ask for help.</p>
<p>The house of government doesn’t need another layer of paint or some new carpet it needs an <strong>extreme makeover.</strong> And just like on the show it needs it done fast!</p>
<p>Our house is full of “moldy ideas” that are making everyone sick and our pipes are bursting from the ever increasing demands.  We can stand around arguing whether the house is too big or costs too much or we can grab some tools and fix it up.  This presentation makes obvious the real problems plaguing government, how you can join the crew and gives you the tools to complete the makeover.</p>
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		<title>Performance Improvement Retreat</title>
		<link>http://c4ri.org/events/past/performanceimprovemen/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 14:45:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This event is all about challenging our perspectives on performance improvement in government. Whether it be shattering our beliefs regarding performance appraisals, understanding how to improve the systems of our organizations or learning how to manage guerilla government (when people go underground to create change), you will find the answers at this event. Through a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This event is all about challenging our perspectives on performance improvement in government. Whether it be shattering our beliefs regarding performance appraisals, understanding how to improve the systems of our organizations or learning how to manage guerilla government (when people go underground to create change), you will find the answers at this event. Through a number of authors, thought leaders and government practitioners, we will provide you with an experience that is not only enlightening, but fun and enjoyable. Our number one goal is to help you succeed along your performance improvement journey.</p>
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		<title>We Don&#8217;t Make Widgets Academy</title>
		<link>http://c4ri.org/events/past/wdmwjuly2010/</link>
		<comments>http://c4ri.org/events/past/wdmwjuly2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Apr 2010 10:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;In these incredibly tough budget times, you would think government agencies would be working extra hard to find ways of doing things more efficiently. Unfortunately, leaders across the country are grabbing the same old playbook &#8211; hiring freezes, travel restrictions, delaying maintenance and so on. They’re not examining the actual work being done &#8211; the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8220;In these incredibly tough budget times, you would think government agencies would be working extra hard to find ways of doing things more efficiently. Unfortunately, leaders across the country are grabbing the same old playbook &#8211; hiring freezes, travel restrictions, delaying maintenance and so on. They’re not examining the actual work being done &#8211; the operations are fundamentally the same. Instead, they’re  left with tired, overworked employees trying to do the same operations with fewer resources. This approach creates an illusion of efficiency. Real efficiency is about looking at the systems &#8211; the way work  itself is designed &#8211; and finding ways to streamline the work so that we do our important tasks very well in less time with less hassle. Systems are where the costs are incurred. Systems are where the customers show up. Systems are where the value of the agency is created. And systems appear to be the last thing anyone is focusing on.” (Ken Miller, “The Promise of Going Lean”, Governing Magazine, May 2009)</p>
<p>The We Don&#8217;t Make Widgets Academy will teach you all the concepts, principles and tools you will need to fix the systems in your government agency. Past participants have cut waiting times in half, eliminated environmental permitting backlogs and sped up processing by 80%, sped up the tax refund process by 80% at less cost and streamlined a government procurement process by 97%.</p>
<p>This fast paced, hands-on Academy dives right into the issues that matter in your organization so you can go back to the office and make a long-lasting impact on your operations. Through a fun, competitive simulation, mind-blowing exercises and humorous examples, we will provide proven techniques that government managers can use to dramatically improve process performance and customer satisfaction.</p>
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		<title>Radical Process Improvement Workshop</title>
		<link>http://c4ri.org/events/past/radicalprocessimprovementworkshopfeb2010/</link>
		<comments>http://c4ri.org/events/past/radicalprocessimprovementworkshopfeb2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 04:12:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[“In these incredibly tough budget times, you would think government agencies would be working extra hard to find ways of doing things more efficiently. Unfortunately, leaders across the country are grabbing the same old playbook &#8211; hiring freezes, travel restrictions, delaying maintenance and so on. They’re not examining the actual work being done &#8211; the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>“In these incredibly tough budget times, you would think government agencies would be working extra hard to find ways of doing things more efficiently. Unfortunately, leaders across the country are grabbing the same old playbook &#8211; hiring freezes, travel restrictions, delaying maintenance and so on. They’re not examining the actual work being done &#8211; the operations are fundamentally the same. Instead, they’re  left with tired, overworked employees trying to do the same operations with fewer resources. This approach creates an illusion of efficiency. Real efficiency is about looking at the systems &#8211; the way work  itself is designed &#8211; and finding ways to streamline the work so that we do our important tasks very well in less time with less hassle. Systems are where the costs are incurred. Systems are where the customers show up. Systems are where the value of the agency is created. And systems appear to be the last thing anyone is focusing on.” (Ken Miller, “The Promise of Going Lean”, Governing Magazine, May 2009)</p>
<p>The Radical Process Improvement Workshop will teach you all the concepts, principles and tools you will need to fix the systems in your government agency. Past participants have cut waiting times in half, eliminated environmental permitting backlogs and sped up processing by 80%, sped up the tax refund process by 80% at less cost and streamlined a government procurement process by 97%.</p>
<p>This fast paced, hands-on workshop dives right into the issues that matter in your organization so you can go back to the office and make a long-lasting impact on your operations. Through a fun, competitive simulation, mind-blowing exercises and humorous examples, we will provide proven techniques that government managers can use to dramatically improve process performance and customer satisfaction.</p>
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