Monterrey Public Course Photos
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010Marco Flores just finished a 3-Day TapRooT® / Equifactor® Course in Monterrey, Mexico.
If you are interested in any courses offered outside the U.S., let us know!
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Let me ask you a question; “are you feeling LUCKY?”
Monday, March 1st, 2010No, I’m not Clint Eastwood, but I am in Las Vegas and I do want to know if you feel lucky. Many organizations rely on luck everyday to prevent incidents. And many times it works. The problem is that eventually your luck will run out.
Would it not be a better idea to use a proven system? A system like TapRooT®.
Some people think so. Ed Skompski and I are in Vegas this week teaching our 5 day course. See pictures of the first day activities:
Pictures from the 5-Day TapRooT® Advanced Root Cause Analysis Team Leader Course Held for Talisman in Peru
Thursday, February 25th, 2010Marco Flores sent the pictures from the course he is teaching …
We have instructors that teach in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and (soon) German.
Call us at 001-865-539-2139 to arrange a course at your facilities (or click here to drop us a note).
Pictures from the 2-Day TapRooT® Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis Course in Derby, UK
Thursday, February 25th, 2010Mhorvan Sherret sent these pictures from the 2-Day TapRooT® Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis Course in Derby, UK..
If you would like a class at your facilities, contact us for a quote by clicking here.
Upcoming Knoxville, Tennessee 2-Day TapRooT® Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis
Thursday, February 25th, 2010Knoxville, Tennessee, “the perfect mix of small town charm and big city fun,” is the location of a 2-Day TapRooT® Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis course on March 29-30. We think it’s a great town because that’s where our office is located, but with plenty to do and see, Knoxville is also a great choice for a TapRooT® course.
Here are some recommendations for a trip to Knoxville:
The Smoky Mountains
The Smoky Mountains are just a short drive from Knoxville. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a great location for hiking, photography, exploring Appalachian culture, or simply enjoying the outdoors. There are hiking trails for any activity level, and with the average highs in the 70s, it is a pleasant place to experience nature. With many hiking trails, from short, paved walkways to long, steep hikes, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the beauty of the Smokies.
The Bijou Theater
The Bijou is the fourth oldest building in Knoxville and is know for the excellent sound quality it provides for music and performing arts. “With a capacity of just over 700, every seat in the house is a great one” (http://www.knoxbijou.com/info.htm). The Bijou has recently undergone renovations and is sure to offer a great experience to visitors.
The Historic Tennessee Theatre
Arrange a personal tour of the theatre or buy tickets for an upcoming event.
Blount Mansion
Blount Mansion is known as the “birthplace of Tennessee” because of the many historical events that have occurred within its walls. “Known by the Cherokee Indians as “the house with many eyes,” Blount Mansion has watched American history parade through its rooms and on the streets outside. Step inside and share America’s big stories with us.”
Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame (http://www.wbhof.com/)
“The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame opened in June 1999 in Knoxville, Tennessee. It is the only facility of its kind dedicated to all levels of women’s basketball. So whether you are looking for inspiration, education or just plain fun, the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame is the place to find it!” (http://www.wbhof.com/about.html). Adult admission is $7.95, which includes access to the exhibits and the athletic playground.
Here are some other links of local interest:
The University of Tennessee
Knoxville Tourism and Sports
Knoxville-TN.com
http://www.knoxville-tn.com/visit/index.html
TN Vacation
Reserve your spot for the 2-day course in Knoxville today!
5-Day TapRooT® Advanced Root Cause Analysis Team Leader Training in Calgary, Alberta
Monday, February 22nd, 2010Kevin Palardy and I are in Calgary this week teaching our five day course. Sorry you missed us, and wish you were here! There are still a very few seats left for our five day course next week in Las Vegas, so sign up now! Or for something a little later, see our schedule.
See the pictures from our day one exercises:
Curso de Tres días en Monterrey 1, 2 y 3 de Marzo
Friday, February 19th, 2010El sistema TapRooT es una herramienta poderosa de análisis, que puede demostrarse por la gran cantidad de empresas que lo utilizan, principalmente en EE.UU. También en otros países de Europa, África, el mundo árabe, etc.
Copio más información:
Curso de Tres días en Monterrey 1, 2 y 3 de Marzo, mas detalles en www.taproot.com
Detalle lo que se ve el último día sobre equipos se puede encontrar en http://www.taproot.com/courses.php?d=3 , donde esta un árbol TapRooT con una llave española.
Curso Análisis de incidentes (o accidentes) y fallas en maquinaria
El enfoque del tercer día de este curso está en el análisis de la falla de equipo y la localización de averías combinando el uso de TapRoot con las técnicas de localización de averías de Heinz Bloch en su libro, “Machinery Failure Analysis and Troubleshooting”. Loa dos primeros días se estudia el algoritmo TapRooT, que se aplica también a incidentes de seguridad industrial.
También, aprende a encontrar y arreglar los problemas pro activamente antes de que un accidente o incidente ocurra.
El curso será en el Hilton que está cerca de las torres moradas.
Matrix Risk Control Offers Corporate Manslaughter Course
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010Our UK associate, Matrix Risk Control, is offering an advanced course on corporate responsibilities after a fatality in the UK. Watch this new video to see what it is about…
Matrix is also preparing a pre-Summit course to help companies prepare for the unthinkable - a fatality. for more information, see:
5-Day TapRooT® Advanced Root Cause Analysis Team Leader Training to be Offered in Las Vegas, Nevada!
Thursday, February 11th, 2010
The 5-Day TapRooT® Advanced Root Cause Analysis Team Leader Training will be held March 1 - 5. Learn all the TapRooT® tools, and also many advanced skills that a Team Leader needs to collect information, analyze root causes, and develop effective fixes that will help your company improve performance.
Las Vegas is the most populous city in Nevada, and it is the 28th most populous city in the United States, with an estimated metropolitan area population of 1,865,746. Established in 1905, Las Vegas officially became a city in 1911. With the growth that followed, at the close of the century Las Vegas was the most populous American city founded in the 20th century (a distinction held by Chicago in the 19th century). The city’s tolerance for various forms of adult entertainment earned it the title of Sin City, and this image has made Las Vegas a popular setting for films and television programs. With the over abundance of outdoor lighting displays, Las Vegas is seen from space, making it the brightest city on Earth. (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Vegas,_Nevada).
While a majority of visitors go to Vegas for the gambling, The Entertainment Capital of the World has more to offer than just “rolling the bones.” Here are some suggestions for your trip to Las Vegas:
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition features more than 300 artifacts from the ill-fated ocean liner, as well as breathtaking replicas from the famous ship. Jewelry, china, personal belongings and more bring the story of Titanic to life.
The Aquarium at the Silverton Hotel delights visitors with its 4,000 tropical fish, including three species of stingrays and three species of sharks, in the 117,000-gallon, curved acrylic tank.
CBS Television City Research Center is located in the MGM Grand Hotel and allows visitors to become involved in the television program screening process. Five minutes before the screening begins, viewers are led into one of four studios to watch the latest offerings from CBS, MTV, Nickelodeon and other Viacom networks. Viewers then are instructed on how to use the test pads and monitors to register their opinions, and settle into the viewing process.
Bellagio Conservatory boasts five themes per year: Holiday, Chinese New Year, Spring, Summer and Fall. Each time there is a change-out, it takes a total of 100 people working 24 hours a day for a week. Flowers and plants for the conservatory – such as coastal Redwoods reaching upwards of 25 feet, weeping willows and 40-foot poplar trees, azaleas, hydrangea, miniature roses, dahlias, agave and agapanthus – are shipped in from all over the nation and are temporarily kept in a 40,000-square-foot, off-site greenhouse until ready for display. Theatrical lighting, sounds, and water features enhance the conservatory.
Dining in
Las Vegas: While you could stay months in Vegas and never eat at the same place twice, some restaurants do stand out from the others. So skip the free buffets and check out these choice locations:
Delmonico Steakhouse is another successful venture by Chef Emeril Lagasse. Located on The Strip, this restaurant received Wine Spectator Magazine’s Grand Award and is consistently being voted as one of Vegas’ best steakhouses. Not just your ordinary steakhouse, the menu also offers tuna, lamb, chicken, pork tenderloin, and Emeril’s BBQ Salmon With Andouille Sausage.
The Eiffel Tower Restaurant will have you saying, “Par Excellence!” You’ll think you’re in The City of Lights when you enjoy this authentic French dining experience. Specialties include The Grand Seafood Platter with lobster, shrimp, oysters, crab, and clams, Beef Wellington, Roasted Rack of Lamb, and a decadent selection of soufflés.
Top of the World Restaurant is located more than 800 feet above Las Vegas in the Stratosphere Tower. Awarded “Best Gourmet Room” by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Top of the World features culinary delights served in an elegant atmosphere with unparalleled views of Las Vegas as the restaurant revolves 360 degrees every 80 minutes.
Rosemary’s Restaurant offers everything from pasta to chicken to beef and fresh fish. They have received the “Award of Unique Distinction” in 2008 by Wine Enthusiast Magazine, “Best Gourmet Restaurant” by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, and Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excellence” in 2008.
To register for this course, click here.
Pictures of the Final Root Cause Analysis Exercise in San Diego
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010The last day of a 5-Day TapRooT® Advanced Root Cause Analysis Team Leader Training Course in San Diego.
Another Full TapRooT® Root Cause Analysis Course
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010Heidi Reed and I are in Grand Junction teaching the two day course this week. The class filled up; it seems the economy is turning around and companies are out of panic mode and back in a performance improvement mindset. My advice to you? Don’t be left behind by your competitors; take action now on performance improvement by sending your safety, quality, reliability teams to a TapRooT® course soon. Enroll now, before the next class fills up.
Here are some pictures from the first class exercise this morning:
5-Day TapRooT® Advanced Root Cause Analysis Course in Brazil for Rio Tinto
Monday, February 8th, 2010Here’s some pictures taken during an exercise during a recent class we held for Rio Tinto in Brazil (Ken Turnbull and Boris Resnic were the instructors) …
Pictures from Final Root Cause Analysis Exercise in St. John’s
Sunday, February 7th, 2010One of the best things about a TapRooT® course is the final exercise where students get to demonstrate what they learned by completing an investigation and presenting to management (the rest of the class). Here are some pictures from students working on their projects:
We completed the course just before the blizzard arrived. It was really something to see; Michele (the other instructor) and I were very lucky to get out before the airport was shut down for two days with several feet of snow and high winds. See a video of the blizzard HERE.
Another Satisfied Customer in Bogotá, Colombia
Saturday, February 6th, 2010We completed a great 5-day program in Bogotá this week. Lots of smiling faces. Great shirts, too.
5-Day Course in Bogotá, Colombia
Thursday, February 4th, 2010We are just finishing a Spanish 5-Day course in Bogotá. Looks like they are having a great time improving performance. Looks like a great meal, too!
Great job by Marco Flores, the instructor in the first picture. Diana Munévar (in the third picture) from T&PS Certified Training partnered with us to set up the course.
Root Cause Training in Monterrey, Mexico
Thursday, February 4th, 2010We have scheduled a public root cause analysis training course for Spanish speaking professionals in Monterrey, Mexico.
Monterrey is the third largest city in Mexico. Monterrey visitors can enjoy a rich nightlife, cultural activities, and exciting sporting events. Many of the local people enjoy locally brewed beer while watching fútbol on a weekly basis. Visitors can also enjoy machaca con huevo, a traditional Monterrey dish. We are taking registration for:
3-Day TapRooT®/Equifactor® Equipment Troubleshooting & Root Cause Failure Analysis - March 1 - 3
Some popular tourist destinations in Monterrey are:
The Museum of Mexican History is an informative and interesting collection of Mexican history. The museum offers free guided tours during regular hours as well as self-guided tours of the many exhibits. Tuesday and Fridays are free admission to the museum and there are frequently concerts for museum guests. El Museo de Mexicana Historia is an enjoyable place for people of all different interests to visit.
Futbol is an important part of the culture in Monterrey. There are two teams that call Monterrey home and much of Monterrey entertainment revolves around the schedules of the games. The Rayados and the Tigres both play in Monterrey.
La Basílica y Parroquia La Purísima Concepción
“El Templo de la Purísima, es el símbolo de la piedad cristiana de Monterrey. La Basílica y Parroquia La Purísima Concepción de Monterrey, es parte de la Arquidiócesis de Monterrey y en su organización Diocesana corresponde al Decanato I de Catedral y a la primera Zona de Pastoral” (http://lapurisimamonterrey.org/index.php).
The church of the Immaculate was built in the 1940s and was the first religious building with modern architecture in Mexico. The design was very controversial at the time it was being built, but is not a well-known landmark in Monterrey. Visitors can attend Roman Catholic masses twice a day each day of the week.
The Outdoors
“Are you the outdoors type? The mountains surrounding Monterrey offer recreation options available nowhere else in Mexico! Go rock climbing or hiking. Explore caves few humans have ever visited. Take a mountain bike down some of the most extreme slopes anywhere!” (Source: http://www.allaboutmonterrey.com/)
Are you looking for a Spanish speaking root cause analysis course, or do you have an associate who would be interested in performance improvement, problem-solving and corrective action programs taught in Spanish?
Visit our website to download a brochure: http://www.taproot.com/courses.php?d=720&l=1
2-Day TapRooT® Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis Course in St. John’s, Newfoundland
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010I am up in St. John’s this week teaching the two-day course with Michelle Lindsay. Here are some pictures:
If you missed us this time, we will be back in June. Or you can join us somewhere else; we teach courses all over the world. To register, see the course schedule HERE.
TapRooT® no Brasil ! - Curso de 2 dias em Portugues
Monday, February 1st, 2010San Diego 5-Day TapRooT® Advanced Root Cause Analysis Team Leader Training
Friday, January 29th, 2010What happens when an Aviation Evaluator, OIMS Advisor, SHE Pipeline Coordinator, Drilling Superintendent, Field Safety Coordinator, EHS Consultant, Laboratory Project Coordinator, Laboratory Senior Administrator, General Engineer, Safety Engineer,,, just mention to few, sit in the same room? It must be a TapRooT® course! Heidi Reed and I have enjoyed teaching root cause analysis to this lively group.
Upcoming São Paulo, Brazil 2-Day TapRooT® Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis Course
Thursday, January 28th, 2010Learn TapRooT® in Portuguese! Attend our 2-Day TapRooT® Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis Course in São Paulo, Brazil March 4 - 5, 2010! This course will be held at the George V in São Paulo.
São Paulo is the largest city in South America - stay through the weekend to visit different neighborhoods with their special Italian, Japanese or Arabic influences. They have their own characteristic atmosphere! And one of the things every traveler should do before leaving São Paulo is take a train into the countryside and escape the rush of the city traffic.
Enjoy delicious Brazilian cuisine while exploring area attractions, like Edifício Martinelli, (the first skyscraper in Latin America) or one of these:
Museu de Arte de São Paulo (MASP)
Instituto Itaú Cultural
Japantown
Central Market
Jaragua Peak
Ibirapuera Park
REGISTER TODAY for the upcoming São Paulo, Brazil 2-Day TapRooT® Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis Course March 4 - 5, 2010!
TapRooT® Course in Houston
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010I am in Houston this week with Mark Olson teaching our 2-Day TapRooT® Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis and 3-Day TapRooT®/Equifactor® Equipment Troubleshooting & Root Cause Failure Analysis courses. Here are some pictures of the course:
We have a good group; sorry to those of you that we could not accommodate, the class filled up and we were only able to accommodate a couple of waitlists. We are starting to see the economy come back and attendance is up. If you plan to attend a course this year, enroll now so you don’t miss out! You can see the course schedule HERE.
Mark Teaching at the Aberdeen 5-Day TapRooT® Advanced Root Cause Analysis Team Leader Course
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010I don’t get too many pictures of me teaching (I’m usually taking the photos), but Alan took this one of me teaching about Change Analysis today…
At Home at the 5-Day TapRooT® Advanced Root Cause Analysis Team Leader Course in Aberdeen
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010Sitting in front of the fire participating in the interviewing exercise on day 2 of the 5-Day TapRooT® Course. That’s a cozy way to learn in Scotland!
2-Day TapRooT® Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis Course in Alexandria, Virginia
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010I’m teaching a course for Mirant at the Potomac River Generating Plant this week. We’ll be conducting the normal 2-Day course, then teaching an extra day of interviewing techniques, followed by a final day of Equifactor® equipment troubleshooting training. Great group!
Mhorvan & Alan Teaching the 2-Day TapRooT® Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis Course in Amsterdam
Monday, January 18th, 2010I’m in Europe this week teaching with our two UK instructors, Mhorvan Sherret and Alan Smith. Here’s pictures of Mhorvan and Alan in action …
Here’s Morvan:
And here’s Alan:
If you are interested in an on-site course in Europe, let me know and we’ll be happy to help you set it up. Contact us by clicking here.
Pictures from the Public 2-Day TapRooT® Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis Course in Perth, Australia
Monday, December 21st, 2009
Students Learning TapRooT® Root Cause Analysis in Singapore
Thursday, December 17th, 2009Malcolm Gresham of PSG (one of our Australian TapRooT® Instructors) sent this pictures from an in-house 2-Day TapRooT® Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis Course held for Cactus Engineering in Singapore. After just two days of training, student will be able to apply the essential TapRooT® Techniques to find the root causes of accidents, incidents, quality issues, near-misses, and operating problems. In addition, they will learn to use the same techniques proactively to stop incidents before they happen.
If you want information about a course at your site anywhere around the world, contact us by CLICKING HERE.
TapRooT® Root Cause Analysis Course in Kuala Lumpur
Monday, December 14th, 2009Here’s some pictures from Kevin Palardy taken during a course in KL last week. Great pictures of the Petronas Towers!
Richard Mesker Sends Pictures from 2-Day TapRooT® Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis Training in Canton, OH, for Marathon Oil
Sunday, December 13th, 2009That’s Richard in the center below with a bunch of students learning the value that a SnapCharT® brings to an incident investigation…
For more info and schedules for our public TapRooT® Root Cause Analysis Courses, see:
http://www.taproot.com/courses.php
Or call us at 865-539-2139 for a quote for holding a course at your site.
Picture from the Public 2-Day Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis Course in Perth, Australia
Saturday, December 12th, 2009Malcolm Gresham (one of our instructors in Australia at PSG) sent these pictures from a recent course…
