Are We Better Together?
UNDERSTANDING OUR ROLE IN ACHIEVING OUR GOALS As 2016 comes to a close, it is time to set 2017 goals. Do you have in mind what you would like to achieve from a business perspective? Personally? In your relationships? Have you thought about how you are going to achieve...
What Truly Motivates Your Employees?
LOOKING BEYOND THE MONEY I think we can agree that most people work to make money. Of course, there are a few rare people who work because they enjoy it, but, most of them also use that money to further their personal interests. But, beyond money what else motivates...
The Weirdest Interview Questions
Are you asking the right questions to determine fit and competency? Have you ever walked out of a job interview and wondered what the point of some of the questions were? During one interview, I was asked what book I was reading. I thought to myself which answer...
How Do You Pick the Ideal Candidate?
With the election season over (finally), I was thinking about how we pick our elected officials. Do we pick them because they are like us? Do we pick them because we respect them? Do we pick them because they are qualified to do the job? Or do we pick them because...
Tips for Using Social Media to Attract Employees
HINT: IT IS A 2-WAY STREET Social media is very much a part of our society. We use this platform to connect with our friends, share our viewpoints and expand our professional connections. But, how is social media impacting the work place? I have heard of an...
The True Definition of Leadership
Last week, the Investment Casting Institute hosted the 63rd Annual Technical Conference and Expo. The key note speaker was Keni Thomas, a former Army Ranger who was awarded the Bronze Star for Valor and the Combat Infantryman’s Badge from the United States Army. ...
Robots, Super Heroes and Process Improvement
GIVING YOUR EMPLOYEES THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO DRIVE IMPROVEMENT After writing my article titled, “Don't Rely on Super Heroes to Achieve Your Business Objectives”, I received numerous comments about not wanting to have too strict of a process that it stifles operator...
Don’t Rely on Super Heroes to Achieve Your Business Objectives
Addressing the Gaps in Your Systems Your plant has highly detailed procedures on how to do each job. The operators are trained not to deviate from the procedures. But, what happens when a conscientious operator notices as problem with a part. In order to properly...
And The Tie Goes To…
The Best Way to Improve Your Bottom Line I recently met with a managing partner of a professional services firm. His philosophy on how to approach his clients was simply stated, “when the ball falls on the line, the client gets the point.” He believes the customer...