From working his way up in a machine shop out of high school to advising companies on the best methods for training their workforce for the era of Industry 4.0, this week's guest on Workforce 4.0 has done it all! Join host, Ann Wyatt, as she sits down with the Executive Director of NIMS, Montez King to share his passion for workforce development in manufacturing. During this interview, Montez shares his background and his own career journey, best practices for preserving tribal knowledge and the role of data and metrics in the training of your frontline workforce. Throughout the conversation, Montez emphasizes the need for dynamic and technology-driven training frameworks to address skill gaps and ensure sustainable growth in the manufacturing industry. We even learn about Montez's personal journey from "journey person" to gaining national (and parental attention) through a magazine feature. You don't want to miss this special episode of Workforce 4.0.

In This Episode:

-03:23: Montez's Journey: From Apprentice to Expert

-05:29: The Value of Hands-On Experience

-17:06: Overcoming the Skills Gap in Manufacturing

-19:52: Understanding Tribal Knowledge

-21:07: Documenting Processes vs. Tribal Knowledge

-22:18: Dynamic and Smart Technology in Training

-25:48: The Role of Data in Training Decisions

-29:29: Challenges in Training Implementation

-38:34: The Importance of Company Culture in Training

-41:07: Conclusion and Contact Information

More About Montez:

As Executive Director of NIMS, Montez leads the transformation of outdated training approaches, including osmosis training where employers simply expect new employees to soak in knowledge from their co-workers. His goal, instead, is to teach companies to change their cultures, establish credibility and erase complexity gaps in learning. Prior to joining NIMS, Montez led the training function for one of the world's largest OEM automotive parts manufacturers and served as a machinist apprentice at a major energy company. To learn more about Montez, connect with him here.

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