How Manufacturers Improve

On this week's episode, Kirby Sneen and Brittany Bowling discuss the three tools every problem solver must know, the value they bring when applied, and examples from member companies and the Manufacturers Alliance team.

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Special thanks to this episode's sponsor, Wipfli. They are the firm who believes that perspective can change everything for your business. Learn more at www.wipfli.com/manufacturing

If you've ever been denied training because of a lack of funding, or find yourself apprehensive about approaching your boss for a bigger training budget, you won't want to miss this conversation with Jon Sillerud, the VP of operations for Uponor.

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Special thanks to this episode's sponsor, Wipfli. They are the firm who believes that perspective can change everything for your business. Learn more at www.wipfli.com/manufacturing

We've all experienced the negative impacts that silos can make, whether it is between departments or shifts within a company. On this week's episode, Kirby Sneen and Michael Muilenburg share how to strategically get people to work together so that everyone wins!

Michael Muilenburg is the former director of operational technology and strategic planning for the film and materials, and technology and engineering division of 3M.

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Special thanks to this episode's sponsor, Bremer Bank. Bremer Bank knows that the value of partnership is measured in trust, earned by helping you anticipate and grow through changes. Learn more at www.bremer.com

This week's episode is all about how you can overcome the talent shortage with data.

Kate Brown is a Business Intelligence and Analytics Manager with over 10 years of experience helping Manufacturers gain more timely insight into operational performance, and surfacing information that team members need to make informed decisions across the organization. Her team at Wipfli implements Business Intelligence technologies that automate manual data consolidation processes and create one source of truth for all organizational reporting and analytics. Learn more about wipfli by visiting www.wipfli.com/manufacturing

Of all the ways a company can die, lack of sales, profit, poor product quality, ultra-high turnover, why is it that people should look out for strategic planning to be the cause of the death?

Enjoy our conversation with Jeff Stone, the founder and CEO of Navy Island as we discuss these issues, the pain they can cost, and a few alternatives that will help your company stay nimble and consequently grow without the costs of going through the strategic planning process.

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Special thanks to this episode's sponsor, Bremer. Bremer Bank knows that the value of partnership is measured in trust, earned by helping you anticipate and grow through changes. Learn more at www.bremer.com

If you want to expand your business acumen, understand management concerns, and learn more about how you can improve the financial performance of your company, then you won't want to miss this week's Podcast episode featuring Julie Whitney.

Julie Whitney is the SVP Commercial Banking Manager of Bremer Bank. She draws from her 25 years of experience to provide a very practical checklist that will help improve your company's cash position, withstand any future economic turmoil, and best yet be there for the employees and customers for a very long time.

Bremer Bank knows that the value of a partnership is measured in trust, earned by helping you anticipate and grow through changes. Learn more at www.bremer.com

Enjoy our conversation with Shannon Karels and Kathy Miller as they share their insights in how to strategically develop relationships and a community filled with diverse teams that help everyone grow and get better.

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Special thanks to this episode’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

Old school leaders would dictate, demand, and often be very demeaning. The new school of leadership is all about influence. On this week’s Podcast join guest Matt Kanz, Sr. Vice President of HR for Jack Links Protein Snacks as he shares what it means to influence without authority.

On this week’s podcast, enjoy our conversation with Dana Stump, the corporate recruiting manager and HR business partner with the oil and natural gas division of Graco, and Kirby Sneen, President of Manufacturers Alliance, as they discuss their thoughts and experiences on why you should avoid the temptation to just hire someone and a few practical things you can do to prevent it from happening.

If you’re ready to connect and learn from other HR professionals in your industry, learn more about our HR peer groups by visiting www.MAPeerGroups.com   

Special thanks to this episode’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

What would it take for you to get buy-in for change? Join Chrissy Peloquin and Kirby Sneen from Manufacturers Alliance as they discuss how you can maximize the good from change and minimize unintended consequences.

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Special thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Bremer Bank. Find out more at www.bremer.com