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How you train your workforce really sets the pace

Training seems simple, right? Nope. I want you to think back to all the training sessions, company meetings and CE (continuing education) credit sessions you’ve been to in the last several years. What were the key takeaways? What did you need to learn from them and what did you actually learn?

For any sessions that were really memorable, what was the reason? The teacher? The materials? The way the sessions were taught? Your classmates? Keep in mind that there are multiple learning styles and even more styles for how people process things.

The true role of _____ in your shop

I was travelling internationally last week; planes and airports were packed with overseas...

What this label means for you

And why you should care....

I was recently flying on a quick trip and the button on my seat rest...

The “Sugar” in Your Shop

Do you remember the gag that first took off in the 1950’s and 60’s where kids would put a piece of...

Reversing

If you’re in a car, you know that you have a reverse gear. Everyone knows what it does. You might...

It's in the bag

Three weeks ago, I talked about two local community projects. Both were well-planned, well-funded...

What CrowdStrike Tells us About Software

Don’t be afraid to take a step forward. I was just on a call earlier today with a group of leaders...

Helpful versus obvious

I have done a lot of volunteer work, mostly focused on women and children. From mentoring to mental...

Walking with the dog

I have two dogs. I walk them daily and I’m always aghast at people in my neighborhood who are on...

The Total Eclipse (on your shop floor)

You must have heard by now. There will be a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8^th. We are lucky...

What's an AS9100 and why should you (and Boeing) care?

It’s been all over the news recently. Boeing cannot find the report for who was responsible for...

Guacamole and your Production Operations

I love guacamole. As we’re coming into Super Bowl weekend, nachos might be a thing for some. Chips...

The Alarm Bell's Ringing in My Head

This weekend, I received a call from my alarm company. They were calling to tell me that I had a...

What the NCAA teaches us about cheating

Cheating is not worth it. In the short term, it may give you the “win” but in the end, it corrupts...

The Power of One Revisited

We talked about the impact of a single person in your organization as a strength and weakness...

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