Upcoming Events
April 22 | 12 - 1 p.m. | Zoom Webinar
Lean works best as an integrated system—not a menu of tools.
Using their experience maturing the Lean Operating Model across Nationwide, Theresa Kennedy and Andrew Robbins will illustrate how the elements of Lean interact, why leaving out specific components creates risk, and how to connect the dots for leaders.
Participants will leave with a clearer, end-to-end view of the model and practical ways to tell the full Lean story to business partners so every element reinforces the others.
Theresa Kennedy is an accomplished Operational Excellence Consultant at Nationwide, with over three decades of experience in the insurance and financial services industry. She holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Franklin University and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration at the same institution. Theresa is certified in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Kaizen Leader/Facilitator, and has earned professional certificates in Google Data Analytics, Microsoft Generative AI, and Google Project Management.
Andrew Robbins is a Senior Consultant at Nationwide Financial. He has over 14 years of experience leading Agile and Lean transformations across public and private sectors. As a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP, and Registered Scrum Trainer, he is known for his ability to simplify complexity, foster high-performing teams, and embed continuous improvement into enterprise operations. He brings clarity, collaboration, and lasting impact to every engagement.
May 6 | 12 - 1 p.m. | Zoom Webinar
Building strong leadership can be difficult if you don't know how to lead yourself first. Learning about self-leadership can empower you to take full ownership of your work, your growth and your impact without waiting for someone else to set the tone.
In this session, participants will learn the core elements of self-leadership. Understanding the core elements of self-leadership drives better problem solving, decision making and collaboration regardless of role or title. These core elements are:
- Self-awareness
- Self-management
- Self-motivation
Participants will learn that their leadership tone matters and become more self-aware of their strengths, triggers and blind spots. Participants will also learn how to self-manage and show up, even when it's tough. Finally, participants will learn how to take ownership of their choices, results and growth.
Tara Lewis is a Continuous Improvement Analyst at The Marzetti Company, where she leads process improvement initiatives across a variety of business functions. With over two decades of experience in the corporate world—primarily in retail eCommerce—Tara brings a deep understanding of operational efficiency and cross-functional collaboration.
She holds a B.S. in Apparel & Textiles from the State University of New York College at Oneonta and is a certified Kaizen Facilitator.
Since joining The Marzetti Company in 2023, Tara has been instrumental in driving continuous improvement and supporting teams in identifying and implementing sustainable solutions. Tara is especially passionate about professional development, mentorship, and empowering women in the workplace to find their voice and recognize their value.
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May 20, 12 - 1 p.m. | Lean Into AI Part 4 (Virtual) - Tentative
June 3, 12 - 1 p.m. | The Other Side of Busy: 5 Secrets to Overcoming Overwhelm Webinar featuring Jenna Piche, First Light Coaching (Virtual)
June 17 | White Belt Workshop (In-Person; Limited capacity)
July 15, 12 - 1 p.m. | Organizational Intelligence: Building Teams That Scale Webinar featuring Julia Sebastian and Natalie Huezo, The Shipyard (Virtual)