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Lorne Girard on Servant Leadership: How Putting Your People First Drives Success

Leaders constantly seek effective strategies to motivate their teams, drive innovation, and achieve sustainable success. One approach that has gained significant traction is servant leadership. This philosophy and practice prioritize serving their employees, fostering their growth and development, and creating a positive and empowering work environment. Drawing inspiration from the insights shared by Lorne Girard, […]

How Manufacturing Leaders Can Turn Complaints into Teamwork

Manufacturing is fast-paced, demanding efficiency and productivity. A common challenge often lurks—complaints. Whether it’s grumbling about inconsistent shift handovers, messy workstations, or a lack of communication, negativity can quickly spread, impacting not only morale but also the bottom line.

Jonathan Chase: Connecting with Team Members and Driving Engagement

Employee engagement is the lifeblood of any successful operation. Organizations need to foster a culture where employees feel connected to the company’s mission, motivated to contribute their best efforts, and empowered to make a difference.

Overcoming Communication Silos in Industrial Teams

How to Overcome Communication Silos for Better Industrial Team Performance Effective communication is important in industrial operations. A single miscommunication can lead to costly errors, project delays, and even safety incidents. One of the biggest obstacles to effective communication is the presence of silos—a term used to describe when teams or departments within an organization […]

James Ott on Lean Leadership: Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement

Lean is a management philosophy that focuses on maximizing value for customers by minimizing waste and creating a culture of continuous improvement. It is about empowering employees at all levels to identify and solve problems, streamline processes, and deliver exceptional results.

Webinar: Leadership Strategies for Dealing with Tariffs in Manufacturing – Feb 20

A free webinar for Operations Leaders and Human Resource Professionals to achieve success and resiliency in the face of tariffs and other market challenges. Tariffs have become a major concern for manufacturers, causing uncertainty and potential panic, especially regarding their impact on costs, margins, and logistics.

How to Become a More Proactive Frontline Leader

Simply reacting to problems will allow you to survive, but it’s not enough. For organizations, departments, and teams to thrive, frontline leaders need to be proactive. This means anticipating challenges, taking initiative, and guiding their teams toward success—before issues even arise!

Rick Taborda: A Recipe for Operational Excellence

Operational excellence, at its core, is about reaching peak performance in every aspect of an organization. It is an ongoing journey of improvement, innovation, and surpassing expectations. We recently welcomed guest Rick Taborda from RDJ Bakeries on the Accelerating Operational Performance podcast to speak about his experiences, and he shares valuable insights on leadership and operational excellence.

Essential Leadership Traits for Manufacturing Supervisors

Essential Leadership Traits to Build Trust In The Workplace. Trust is the foundation of any successful team or organization. When team members trust their leader and each other, they are more likely to be engaged, productive, and collaborative. Building trust requires consistent effort and a commitment to demonstrating key leadership traits.

Vaidesh Subramanyam: The Power of Lean Thinking for Sustainable Success

Imagine a manufacturing plant plagued by delays, defects, and frustrated employees. Suddenly, a transformation takes place. Processes become streamlined, quality improves, and workers are engaged and empowered. This is not magic; it is the power of Lean and Continuous Improvement.