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How to Assess Change Readiness in Your Organization

Whether implementing new technologies, shifting processes, or adjusting leadership strategies, assessing your organization’s readiness for change is a crucial first step in ensuring a successful transition. Without this readiness, efforts to adopt new initiatives can lead to confusion, employee resistance, and poor outcomes.

Ayesha Shah: Rewriting Narratives for Personal and Professional Growth

Do you ever feel trapped by your thoughts, held back by invisible barriers constructed from your own beliefs? In a recent episode of the Accelerating Operational Performance podcast, Ayesha Shah, a renowned people and culture executive, speaker, and author, joined host Greg Schinkel to explore how to break free from these self-imposed limitations.

Building a Strong Employer Brand Through Employee Development

In this highly competitive job market, attracting and retaining top talent has become more challenging than ever. One of the most powerful ways companies can stand out is by building a strong employer brand, and a key driver of that brand is employee development.

Vince Vlaminck on EHS Leadership: Shifting from Compliance to Culture

There is a great deal of work organizations need to go through to change Employee Health and Safety (EHS) from simple compliance to a deeply ingrained culture of safety. We spoke with Vince Vlaminck, a seasoned leader at Kautex, on the Accelerating Operational Performance podcast. With over three decades of experience, Vince has navigated the […]

HR Training Solutions for the Modern Manufacturing Workforce

In the manufacturing sector, training tends to focus on developing one of two types of skills: technical skills and soft skills. Technical skills focus on the specific tasks, machinery, equipment, and processes involved in the job, while soft skills, commonly referred to as “people skills,” include skills like communication, conflict resolution, and collaboration.

Michael Kerr: Why Culture is the Ultimate Driver of Success

We were fortunate to engage in a conversation on the Accelerating Operational Performance podcast with Michael Kerr, an acclaimed speaker and author who emphasizes the transformative impact of a positive culture on all facets of a company’s operations.

Developing Future Leaders Within Your Warehouse

Effective leadership is not just a nice-to-have—it is the linchpin that holds everything together. The ability to inspire, motivate, and guide teams toward common goals separates high-performing warehouses from those that merely get by.

Jason MacKenzie: Unlocking Leadership Potential with the Power of Appreciative Inquiry

The ability to drive exceptional results, foster engagement, and create positive organizational change are key competencies every leader must develop. Jason MacKenzie is a seasoned expert with a deep understanding of leadership and the Appreciative Inquiry Management System (AiMS) co-developer. Over his career, Jason has trained over 1,000 leaders to achieve better results by leveraging […]

How to Increase Employee Retention in the Manufacturing Industry

Employee retention is a crucial challenge in the manufacturing industry, where skilled labor is the backbone of productivity and operational efficiency. Retaining these employees is not merely about filling positions; it is about safeguarding the invaluable experience, knowledge, and proficiency that seasoned workers contribute.

Enhancing Workforce Flexibility in Production

Strategies for Enhanced Workforce Flexibility in Manufacturing Production In manufacturing, workforce flexibility is essential for both efficiency and resilience. ‘Workforce flexibility’ refers to the ability of your team and organization to adapt to various situations and tasks that will inevitably arise. Cross-training team members to handle multiple stations and rotating them across different tasks enhances […]