Executive Club of Champaign County
Sponsored by Parkland College Community Education
Empower People, Improve Systems
Thursday, August 21, 2025 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: I Hotel, Lincoln Room
Across nearly every industry, organizations are experiencing a noticeable decline in quality—whether in service delivery, operational consistency, compliance, or customer satisfaction. These issues aren't random. They're the result of a complex shift in how quality is managed, perceived, and delivered. Factors such as rapid AI adoption, system fragmentation, and the growing knowledge gap left by the retirement of Baby Boomers are disrupting even the most well-run operations. Now more than ever, leaders need a structured, proven way to respond.
In this engaging and actionable executive luncheon, Sadie Paige of Illiana Consulting Group introduces Lean Six Sigma as the framework capable of restoring and sustaining quality in today’s complex work environments. While originally developed for manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma has been successfully applied across healthcare, education, public service, and more—wherever quality matters and inefficiency exists. Attendees will explore how small, incremental improvements—driven by daily habits and frontline insight—can lead to transformational change. You’ll walk away armed with knowledge and a few actionable takeaways you can apply the moment you leave lunch. More importantly, we aim to plant a seed—sparking curiosity and reflection in those ready to go deeper in building people-centered, process-driven organizations where quality thrives.
Speaker Sadie Paige is the Principal Consultant at Illiana Consulting Group, LLC, and a trusted expert in business performance improvement, automation, and Lean management. With a passion for continuous improvement, Sadie empowers organizations to solve real-world problems using proven methodologies like Lean Six Sigma, ISO standards, Design Thinking, and Change Management.
As co-owner of DP Mechanical Contractors, Sadie brings firsthand experience in the union construction industry, giving her a grounded understanding of both field operations and the strategic challenges of running a business. This dual perspective uniquely positions her to support clients in both service and trade sectors.
She is deeply committed to restoring quality and operational excellence in local communities through rooted, time-tested methodologies that deliver sustainable results.
Our sponsor this month: Parkland College Community Education
Luncheon Agenda:
11:30 am: Check-in
11:45 am: Lunch is served
Noon: Program starts
Registration Information:
This event will be hosted in person and via Zoom. The location is at the I Hotel, 1900 South First Street, Champaign, IL 61820.
Registration for in-person members is $25.00 and includes lunch.
The registration deadline for the luncheon is Sunday, August 17, 2025. Refunds can also be issued up until this date.
Cancelation and Refunds:
If payment is not received by Sunday, August 17, 2025, or a cancellation hasn't been made, attendees are responsible for the luncheon fee. If you need to cancel your registration, please get in touch with Treasurer Shari Fox.
Non-Members: If you are not a member of ECCC and wish to attend as a guest, please register with the Outreach Chair, Susan Toalson-McGinty.
