September 2026 - Jenn Becker

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What can 40,000 small ideas teach us about building a culture of continuous improvement? A lasting culture of continuous improvement is not created through one major project. It grows when people throughout an organization are empowered to notice what is getting in the way, test small changes, and make everyday work better. Join the Lean Practitioners Association of Saskatchewan (LPAS) for: 40,000 Small Ideas: What a Decade of Everyday Improvement Taught Us About Building a Culture That Lasts In April 2026, 3sHealth celebrated more than 40,000 implemented improvement ideas, each contributing to better, easier, and more effective ways of working. Through real examples and interactive reflection, this session will explore what it takes to move continuous improvement from an occasional initiative to part of everyday work. Attendees will learn: ✅ How small, low-risk improvements can build momentum over time ✅ How to recognize delays, rework, errors, and everyday frustrations as opportunities for improvement ✅ Practical ways leaders can encourage ideas, respond positively, and create space for regular improvement ✅ How visibility, shared decision-making, and celebration can help sustain participation ✅ Lessons learned from the challenges of building and maintaining an improvement culture You will walk away with: 💡 A clearer understanding of what counts as an everyday improvement 💡 Practical questions you can use with your team 💡 Simple approaches for making improvement ideas visible and actionable 💡 One small improvement opportunity you can begin exploring in your own work Whether you are a leader, improvement practitioner, or someone who simply wants work to flow a little better, this session will leave you with practical ideas you can put into action.