Photo by Mark Fletcher-Brown on UnsplashWe all know about the talent shortage. In this short video I make the case for rolling up our sleeves and choosing the strategies for how you’re going to face this challenge. Manufacturers are resilient and tough. We’ll get...
Using Video for Personal Communication
Photo by Emiliano Cicero on UnsplashThroughout the pandemic, we all learned that video tools like Zoom can help improve meeting quality when face-to-face meeting just isn't feasible. However, there are also tools, like Loom, that can enable a more personal 1:1...
Can We Master The Hire?
Attracting and retaining good talent is important for every small business. Without talented employees, it is hard for any businesses to grow or thrive. I recently picked up a book titled Mastering The Hire, by Chaka Booker. The subtitle is what caught my eye: 12...
Don’t “Onboard”, Create a “New Employee Experience”
When new people join our company, we are often already behind. We put pressure on the new people to get up to speed fast. We move them through “onboarding” quickly and soon they are on the production floor, feeling the pressure of the production schedule and the need...
Four Success Factors for Onboarding Mid-Management Leaders
Most companies strive to develop talent organically. But practically, there will be times you need to recruit specific, elite-level leaders to strengthen your team and add depth. Even seasoned leaders will require a proper onboarding and professional development...
Five Hard Choices for Addressing Critical, but Toxic Employees
The scenario: The toxic but critical employee Jason is a product engineer, and he’s been with the company for 20 years. He was instrumental in designing many of your products, and he knows all of its nuances and idiosyncrasies. However, he keeps all of the...