AFRC senior leaders meet to better improvement process

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  • By Tech. Sgt. Louis Vega Jr.
  • 944th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, ARIZ. --  Air Force Reserve Command officer, enlisted, and civilian leaders gathered 25 June at the 944th Fighter Wing for an Air Force Continuous Process Improvement Senior Leaders course (AF CPI).

The objective of the two day course was to augment current leadership skills with the understanding of how to manage performance and strategically align continuous process improvement using the CPI tools.

The course was taught by Dr. Phil Chansler, Eaker center Air Education Training Center instructor, and included topics on managing organizations and resources which encompass continuous improvement, changing management and strategic thinking dealing with vision and decision making.

"CPI training for the senior leaders is critical as we move forward to a leaner and more efficient force," said Chief Master Sgt. Rhonda Hutson, 944th FW command chief. "We, as leaders, must understand the process and support our Airmen in the 'Gemba'. I have seen it in action and it works. It is an ongoing process that benefits everyone."

10th Air Force selected the 944th FW to host this course which is offered up to four times a year. AFRC senior leaders are required to attend the training at least once during their tenure.

"The course was very beneficial and the participants learned a lot," said Capt Sabrina Ura, 944th FW process manager and event coordinator. "Now, they can go back to their units and implement the tools they learned and utilize CPI and strategic thinking in their own work centers."