How Manufacturers Improve

Becoming a successful senior leader is predicated on your ability to address emerging leadership challenges with new skills and strategies. The challenge I see most leaders face is that they went to school for engineering, operations, or supply chain management, not leadership. That's why I want to break this problem down, look at some of the most common causes, and share what I've seen other successful executives do so that you can become a more strategic leader.

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Every year we award three manufacturers for their dedication to developing a culture of continuous improvement and willingness to share their lessons learned with their peers. In this episode, we're talking to the 2023 Manufacturer of the Year Award Winners about their success, lessons learned, and looking forward to the future.

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Front-line leaders have to be good at getting work done through the voluntary cooperation of others but what does it take to master your ability to get high-quality products and services to the customer on time consistently? On this week's episode Todd Voit, the Director of Continuous Improvement at the Bernard Group, shares what you can do to develop master-level front-line leaders.

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This episode of the Manufacturers Alliance Podcast is sponsored by Bremer Bank. With bankers who know that in business, relationships matter more than ever. And understanding is everything. Find a Bremer Bank today at www.Bremer.com

Have you ever wondered how to get your team to stop pencil whipping and start problem solving? On this week's episode, Continuous Improvement Leader Jill Hillyer shares her experience with developing high performing teams with Kata!

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This episode was sponsored by Blue Key Media. Blue Key Media specializes in helping manufacturing companies increase sales, recruit more efficiently, and cut through the noise with the power of video. Learn more at www.bluekeymedia.com

Have you ever experienced constraints to growth like access to talent, transportation, moving or going multi-site? Having a community partner on your team ensures that you take advantage of every financial and lifestyle incentive. Enjoy this week's conversation with Angela Schumann & Jim Thares as they discuss how you can work, live and retire well in Monticello. Questions about moving to Monticello? Contact Jim or Angela

Why are industrial and manufacturing businesses choosing Monticello? Check out our Quality of Life one-pager:

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We all have limited time, energy and resources, but we also know that investing in people can unlock huge potential. Enjoy my conversation with Continuous Improvement leader Steve Drueen as he shares his expertise on what you can do to Select Your next Green Belt Candidate.

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This episode was sponsored by Wipfli: The firm whose perspective can change everything for your business. Learn more at www.wipfli.com/manufacturing

The market for talent is still competitive. The challenge for most is being able to let go of those old recruitment practices and coming up with new ways to attract talent. Enjoy today's episode featuring Jim Mulrooney with Bremer Bank, as he shares what he's learned working with small business owners and how they've revolutionized recruitment. Learn more about Bremer Bank by visiting www.bremer.com

Enjoy this week's conversation with our leadership and development coach, Jeremy Blake, as he shares his expertise on how to write the kind of problem statements that attract resources!

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This episode of the Manufacturers Alliance Podcast is sponsored by Bremer Bank. With bankers who know that in business, relationships matter more than ever. And understanding is everything. Find a Bremer Bank today at www.Bremer.com

On this week's episode, Ryan Swiderski and Kate Brown share how you can use better data to optimize inventory, effectively communicate price increases, and counteract labor shortages!

Thank you to today's sponsor, Konik. Whether you're seeking a direct-hire or contract employee, Konik's technical talent network can quickly build a high-caliber team to meet your needs. Contact them today at www.koniknetwork.com

A lot of people think that the fastest way to increase their income is to take on a leadership role and although a raise will likely come with the promotion how do you know that you'll really like it and be successful at it?

Enjoy this week's conversation with Jessica Lyons, Kelly Hansen, and Diane Bartels, as we discuss the challenges leaders face around communication, delegation, running meetings, engagement, ​and cross-functional collaboration.

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Thank you to today's sponsor: Blue Key Media specializes in helping manufacturing companies increase sales, recruit more efficiently, and cut through the noise with the power of video. Learn more at www.bluekeymedia.com