The mandate on the Accelerating Operational Performance podcast has always been clear: to help you improve in your current role, position you for future promotion, accelerate your projects, and generally help you get more done with less stress.
Category: Coaching
7 Tactics Frontline Leaders Use to Handle Dominant Workers
On a factory floor, frontline leadership frequently encounters a variety of different personalities, among them the “dominant employee.” While these individuals can pose significant challenges, understanding their nature and employing specific leadership tactics can transform them into valuable assets for the team and the organization, leading to better results.
Jon Heffelfinger: Optimizing Plant Manager Leadership
Unlocking Success in Manufacturing Leadership Let’s explore how to accelerate operational performance and foster effective leadership in manufacturing. To do this, we tapped into the experiences of Jon Heffelfinger, Plant Manager at Hendrickson in Somerset, Kentucky, a global commercial transportation industry manufacturer specializing in heavy-duty truck suspensions.
Lorne Kelton: The Impact of Leadership Behavioral Change
Traditional leadership development can fall short, leaving trainers, organizations and participants wondering about its lasting impact. You’ve likely experienced this yourself: attending a workshop, listening to an inspiring keynote, and then returning to your daily work with good intentions but little tangible change.
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.