Risen from the ranks? Transitioning into a supervisory role is a milestone that’s often marked by a mix of excitement and trepidation—that uncertainty that comes with taking on a new challenge. Many newly promoted leaders, typically elevated from within based on their exceptional technical skills,
Category: Performance
How Manufacturing Supervisors Can Engage Their Employees
“Engagement” is one of those fluffy, abstract buzzwords that you hear a lot these days. It can be challenging to define such an abstract term, let alone actually implement or improve it.
Mathew Showalter: Mastering Operational Excellence
What does it truly take for a business to run like a well-oiled machine? How do some companies consistently perform at their peak, while others struggle? This pursuit of efficiency and top-notch quality is what we call “operational excellence.”
Megan Barder: Leadership Development and Operational Performance Strategies
Achieving optimal organizational performance hinges on strong leadership. On the Accelerating Operational Performance podcast, we explore the connection between leadership development and operational excellence, highlighting how they can reduce stress and drive success.
Dr. Gwen Acton: Essential Leadership Skills for Scientists
Dr. Gwen Acton: Essential Leadership Skills for Scientists Imagine this: you’re a brilliant scientist, deeply immersed in scientific research and discovery. Your work at the lab bench has led to significant advancements, and your technical expertise is undeniable. Then comes the promotion—a step up into a leadership role.