2025 Operational Excellence Forum | Register TODAY!
An inaugural collaboration & knowledge sharing event
To promote collaboration, innovation, and knowledge-sharing across the Operations and Finance division and across McMaster, the Vice-President, Operations and Finance is launching the first-ever Operational Excellence Forum.
This Forum aims to provide a unified platform for showcasing projects, sharing lessons learned, leveraging resources, and fostering cross-departmental collaboration and collaboration across the entire university.
This year’s theme, “Collaborating Today, Transforming Tomorrow,” emphasizes the value of working together to create lasting impact, ensuring that today’s efforts set the stage for tomorrow’s success.
Watch this space for more exciting details to follow soon! In the meantime, be sure to save the date in your calendar.
Join us to celebrate and share the incredible work happening behind the scenes at McMaster!
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Event Details
Date: February 19, 2025
Location: Peter George Centre for Living and Learning (PGCLL)
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
For general inquiries or assistance, please send an email to operationalexcellenceforum@mcmaster.ca.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Featured Highlight
We’re thrilled to announce that Dr. Alex Sévigny, Associate Professor, Department of Communication & Media Arts, will deliver a thought-provoking session on how AI can support your operational excellence efforts. Discover how artificial intelligence can transform the way you work and enhance your operational strategies.
A full agenda and workshop registration details will be shared soon. Don’t wait—secure your spot now! Spaces are limited, and this is an event you won’t want to miss.
The Forum will be held on February 19, 2025, at the Peter George Centre for Living and Learning (PGCLL) on campus.
The forum is an all-day event that will run from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 pm. Detailed room locations and schedule information will be shared closer to the date.
Networking opportunities will be built into the schedule, including designated breaks, an exhibit area, and a closing reception. These moments are designed to foster collaboration and the sharing of ideas.
The Operational Excellence Forum will feature an introduction by Saher Fazilat, Vice-President (Operations and Finance) and a keynote presentation by Dr. Alex Sévigny, Associate Professor, Department of Communication & Media Arts, who will deliver a thought-provoking session on how AI can support your operational excellence efforts. Discover how artificial intelligence can transform the way you work and enhance your operational strategies.
Plus, more than 12 unique sessions, workshops, panels and presentations, including:
- Advancing Sustainability in Operations
- Empowering Diversity to foster an inclusive workplace
- Monitoring Operational Excellence with cutting-edge analytics
- Project Management 101 to streamline your workflows
- Essential Tips for Microsoft 365 to boost productivity
- Embedding Continuous Improvement in everything we do
- Launch of Microsoft Power Automate, the game-changer for workflows
- And SO MUCH MORE!!
The Forum is open to the entire McMaster community! Faculty, staff and internal partners are encouraged to attend to learn more and explore collaboration opportunities.
Registration is required for all attendees. Secure your spot today! Access the registration form.
The Forum centers around the four pillars of operational excellence:
- Excellence in Service: Responsive and innovative service delivery.
- McMaster Goals: Supporting the university’s strategic objectives.
- Optimal Resource Usage: Sustainability, cost efficiency, and performance monitoring.
- Employee Engagement: Empowering staff and fostering collaboration.
All registrants will receive a follow-up email in February that will include the full agenda with session information and timing. Registrants will also have the chance to pick their desired sessions.
Stay tuned for more and keep an eye on your inbox.
Haven’t registered? Secure your spot today! Access the registration form.