The IgniteXcellence Deep Dive Series is a powerful three-part workshop experience designed to move beyond understanding the Shingo Model™—into the practical application of measuring and aligning behaviors that drive sustainable results.
While many organizations grasp the principles, few have the capability to consistently observe, measure, and reinforce the behaviors that bring those principles to life. This series closes that gap.
Across three focused workshops, participants will build the capability to:
Identify the critical behaviors that influence performance
Translate principles into observable, measurable actions
Align systems to reinforce ideal behaviors at every level
Connect behavior to results in a meaningful, data-driven way
This series is ideal for leaders who are ready to operationalize culture—not just talk about it.
Participants may also opt into the Chris Butterworth Accelerated Series, offering a unique opportunity to deepen learning alongside a Shingo Faculty Fellow and Shingo Prize-winning author. This enhanced experience brings additional insight, practical application, and expert guidance to accelerate your organization’s journey toward excellence.
At IgniteXcellence, we believe:
The spark of one ignites the brilliance of many.
This series is where that spark becomes measurable, scalable, and sustainable.
2026 Deep Dive Options:
Enterprise Alignment: June 2 & 3 (* CB Series) or August 16 & 17
Cultural Enablers: July 15 & 16 or August 4 & 5 (* CB Series)
Continuous Improvement: May 13 & 14 or September 29 & 30 (* CB Series) or October 14 & 15
This is a virtual series - with no travel required! We look forward to seeing you there!
*We offer future credits for cancellations in lieu of refunds
Are you ready to transform the way your organization thinks, leads, and achieves excellence?
Then you are ready to take advantage of this limited opportunity to learn from one of the best.
Chris Butterworth’s teaching style is world-class—combining storytelling, real-world case studies, and decades of hands-on experience coaching leaders at award-winning Shingo organizations. His approach doesn’t just teach principles; it changes the way you see and lead your organization.
This immersive pathway compresses years of learning into a powerful, results-driven experience that deepens understanding, strengthens leadership behaviors, and ignites sustainable cultural transformation. It features amazing Host Sites that have mastered the art of virtual GEMBA’s!
Join us for just one or all six in the series - additional workshops coming in 2027.
2026 Schedule:
Enterprise Alignment at Utah Transit Authority - June 2 & 3
Cultural Enablers at US Synthetic August 4 & 5
Continuous Improvement at Cleveland Clinic Akron General - September 29 & 30
Build Excellence at US Synthetic - November 3 & 4
🚀 Spark your curiosity. Ignite your learning. Thrive as a Shingo Alumni.
This is a virtual series - with no travel required! This is a rare opportunity to advance through the Shingo journey with one of the most inspiring facilitators in the world.
We look forward to seeing you there!
*We offer future credits for cancellations in lieu of refunds
All work is the outcome of a system. Systems drive behavior — and variation in behavior leads to variation in results. This workshop shows you how to design systems that drive ideal behaviors.
Discover the three types of essential organizational systems
Explore five required communication tools for each system
Learn to create and use system maps
Understand how system standard work drives improvement
HOST SITE Schedule:
Digital Room:
Virtual - September 16 & 17, 2026: 8AM to 5PM Eastern Time
Virtual - November 11 & 12, 2026: 8AM to 5PM Eastern Time
We look forward to seeing you at this foundational workshop.
Align purpose, systems, and behaviors from the executive level to the front line. Learn how excellent organizations create coherence across the entire enterprise — and how they keep it.
Explore the Enterprise Alignment dimension of the Shingo Model
Learn to connect the entire workforce to strategic goals
Understand how to create constancy of purpose across all levels
Design systems that align behavior with organizational direction
HOST SITE Schedule:
Utah Transit Authority - Chris Butterworth Series:
Virtual - June 2 & 3, 2026: 9AM to 6PM Eastern Time
Digital Room:
Virtual - September 16 & 17, 2026: 8AM to 5PM Eastern Time
We look forward to seeing you at there.
Culture is built through the behaviors leaders model every day. This workshop explores the conditions that allow people to bring their full brilliance to work — and how to build them.
Understand the Shingo cultural enabler principles in depth
Benchmark your organization against world-class cultural standards
Learn how respect and humility translate into daily leadership behavior
Identify cultural gaps through Go & Observe
HOST SITE Schedule:
Digital Room:
Virtual - July 15 & 16, 2026: 8AM to 5PM Eastern Time
US Synthetic - Chris Butterworth Series:
Virtual - August 4 & 5, 2026: 9AM to 6PM Eastern Time
We look forward to seeing you at this enlightening workshop.
Move beyond tools and techniques to the principles that make improvement sustainable. Build systems where people closest to the work solve problems at the point of origin.
Define value through the eyes of the customer
Understand how KBIs drive KPIs — and why that sequence matters
Explore the Continuous Improvement principles in the Shingo Model
Apply improvement thinking through structured Gemba observation
HOST SITE Schedule:
Cleveland Clinic Akron General - Chris Butterworth Series:
Virtual - September 29 & 30, 2026: 9AM to 6PM Eastern Time
Virtual - October 14 & 15, 2026: 8AM to 5PM Eastern Time
We look forward to seeing you at this engaging workshop.
This workshop addresses the Shingo Model in its entirety and accelerates your cultural transformation by applying the learnings gained from the Shingo Model into a PDCA cycle.
Integrate the full Shingo Model into a coherent transformation approach
Design systems that consistently drive ideal behaviors
Answer the question: "How do I get everyone on board?"
Build a structured roadmap for your ongoing excellence journey
All Shingo workshops are prerequisites to this capstone event.
HOST SITE Schedule:
US Synthetic - Chris Butterworth Series:
Virtual - November 3 & 4, 2026: 9AM to 6PM Eastern Time
Digital Room:
Virtual - December 9 & 10, 2026: 8AM to 5PM Eastern Time
We look forward to seeing you there.
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