Insights4Mfg

Featured guest, Josh Dugdale - Head of Additive Manufacturing UK (AMUK) - part of the Manufacturing Technologies Association, speaks with Jeff about the continuing rise of Additive Manufacturing in the UK.

How important is Additive Manufacturing to the future of UK Manufacturing?

What impacts of AM are you seeing on Reshoring?

How is AM contributing to sustainability within manufacturing, especially concerning waste reduction and efficient resource utilisation?

How is the demand for skills in the manufacturing sector changing with the rise of AM, and what skills are becoming more valuable?

More information about AMUK can be found by visiting: https://additivemanufacturinguk.org.uk/

Jeff Beacham is the Host of Insights4Mfg and Director & Owner of Authentica Resourcing Ltd, an Executive Search firm specialising in C-Suite and Director level recruitment within the Manufacturing, Engineering, Capital Equipment & Automation sectors.

https://authenticaresourcing.co.uk/

Featured guest, Alan Arthur - CEO of the GTMA Manufacturing Resource Centre speaks with Jeff about a range of topics impacting and providing opportunities for UK Manufacturing, including Reshoring, Technology Advancement, Materials Development, Skills Gaps, Supply Chain Disruption, Sustainability and R&D. GTMA is 80 years old and has recently won Best Engineering Trade Association 2023 – England, by the Research team at SME Business Elite Awards.What’s the current state of play amongst your members?How is GTMA supporting its members in addressing issues such as supply chain disruptions and workforce shortages?What are the emerging technologies that are shaping the future of manufacturing, and how is GTMA adapting to these changes?What role does research and development play in driving innovation within the manufacturing sector, and how is GTMA contributing to R&D efforts?What initiatives or projects are GTMA involved in to promote sustainable manufacturing practices among its members?

Featured guest, Jon Cox, Founder of Up Front Coaching and Mentoring, talks with Jeff about how Coaching & Mentoring can improve strategic decision-making, galvanize teams and help senior executives develop a resilience and adaptable mindset.

How does coaching and mentoring address the strategic decision-making needed in the ever-changing Manufacturing sector?

In a sector with established hierarchies, how do you encourage open dialogue and idea-sharing through your coaching/mentoring relationships?

How do you assist senior executives in developing a resilient and adaptable mindset?

What trends do you foresee in terms of leadership development and how coaching and mentoring will play a role?

Featured guest, Jon Cox, Founder of Up Front Coaching and Mentoring talks with Jeff in Part 3 of our Coaching & Mentoring special about some of the challenges that senior Executives face and how Coaching & Mentoring can improve the outcomes of Change or Transformation programmes.

In the context of the UK manufacturing sector, what specific challenges do senior executives often face that might require coaching or mentoring? UK manufacturing is undergoing changes in sustainability and digital transformation. How can coaching/mentoring support senior executives in navigating these changes effectively? The manufacturing industry often involves a mix of technical expertise and leadership. How do you balance coaching/mentoring between enhancing leadership qualities and understanding technical aspects? Given the evolving landscape of manufacturing technology and processes, how do you stay up-to-date to provide relevant guidance to your clients?

Featured guest, Jon Cox, Founder of Up Front Coaching and Mentoring, talks to Jeff in Part 2 of our Coaching & Mentoring special (2 of 4).What qualities do you value most in a coach/mentor relationship?What is the expected duration of a coaching/mentoring relationship?What level of commitment and effort is expected from a mentee/coachee?What confidentiality measures are in place to protect client discussions?

Featured guest, Daryl Cygler, Founder of Smartphone Video Marketing Group, talks to Jeff about how Manufacturing businesses can showcase their products, services, people and plant through the use of Smartphone Video. Why should Manufacturing businesses try some of their own Smartphone Video Marketing?What sort of equipment apart from a smartphone will people need to record some videos within their business?What advice would you give any SME business who were considering the use of Smartphone Video Marketing?What's the typical cost of getting kitted out for Smartphone Video Marketing?

Featured guest, Jon Cox - Founder of Up Front Coaching & Mentoring speaks with Jeff about how Executive Coaching and Mentoring can impact both businesses and individuals.What is the difference between coaching and mentoring?What are the common misconceptions between the two?What are the primary goals of a coaching/mentoring program?What qualities make a successful coach or mentor?

Featured guest, Jane Adshead-Grant, a Master Certified Coach and Listening Specialist, speaks with Jeff about the 5 Levels of Listening and how businesses can create great culture, teamwork and engagement through listening.

Why is Listening such an important Leadership skill?

What are the 5 Levels of Listening?

What are the barriers to an individual's progress?

What is The Thinking Environment?