Topic(s)
- People-centric leadership
Overview
Hologic San Diego has a long history and a strong culture of continuous improvement. In this session, participants will be introduced to Hologic’s use of Innovation Boards to drive employee ownership and empowerment in identifying and solving problems at the ground level. Despite the success of its MyCI program in capturing implemented ideas, Hologic saw an opportunity to improve how ideas are generated, discussed and developed into durable solutions that address the root cause. This presentation will show how the Innovation Boards have helped the company address these opportunities, enabling its employees to not just raise issues but to be active participants in the solution-building journey.
Through this session, participants will become familiarized with the Innovation Board templates and process, starting with developing an effective problem statement. The focus will be on providing actionable insights and practical examples of how its teams use this system to move from raising issues and identifying potential solutions to successful implementation. The session will also cover the important role of post-implementation reviews to confirm problem resolution and reinforce the culture of continuous improvement.
Key learning objectives
- See how Innovation Boards/Idea Boards can be used to foster team alignment and collaborative problem-solving.
- Learn to craft compelling problem statements that capture the essence of daily workplace challenges.
- Discover strategies for guiding teams from idea generation to the implementation of impactful solutions.
- Understand the importance of post-implementation reviews to solidify problem resolution and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
Company
Hologic empowers people to live healthier lives everywhere, every day. Hologic offers women’s health products, lab technologies, and a commitment to studying and improving the health and well-being of 3.9 billion women. https://www.hologic.com/
Presenter
Michael Brenner is a seasoned senior manager in diagnostic manufacturing, boasting over 20 years of experience in the industry. He holds a B.S. in biology from the University of California, San Diego, and an MBA in marketing from National University. Brenner is passionate about leading teams and excels in coaching and mentoring, leveraging his extensive background to promote best practices in manufacturing processes. His strengths include strategic thinking, analytical skills, ideation, restorative capabilities and effective communication. As a LEAN Six Sigma Green Belt, he has a proven track record in process development, manufacturing engineering and labeling. Brenner continues to drive innovation and efficiency within his teams, fostering a culture of excellence in the diagnostic manufacturing sector.
Grace Cheung is a manufacturing supervisor at Hologic in San Diego, CA, where she leads two teams in the reagent filling and label printing department. She graduated from UCSD with a B.S. in environmental chemistry. Cheung leads with a passion for developing people and fostering their growth. She excels at harnessing each person’s unique strengths and bringing people together to foster collaborative understanding.
Tracey Minutolo is senior manager of operational excellence at Hologic in San Diego, CA, and leads a team focused on building a thriving continuous improvement culture with a strong foundation in empowering and developing people. She has worked in a number of industries, from molecular diagnostics to personal care to industrial antimicrobials, and has close to 20 years of experience leading teams. Minutolo holds a B.S. in biology from Rutgers University, is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach. 
