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Robert Hattin: ProVantage Automation, CME
http://businessinmotion.ca/Podcasts/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Rob-Hattin-on-Business-in-Motion.mp3
Rob Hattin
Robert Hattin
CEO, ProVantage Automation Corp
Chair of the National Board of Directors, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME)
About ProVantage Automation
An engineering firm that designs and builds automation control systems to improve manufacturing
We don’t make the widgets. We create the machinery that makes the widgets.
The concept was formulated over pizza and beer
19 months old
About Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters
Association, resource and advocate for manufactures and exporters
The first chairman was John A McDonald (first Prime Minister of Canada)
The role as Chair is a volunteer position
Passions of Rob Hattin
Ethics
AC DC
Fast Cars
Super Tuscans (fine wine)
Heavy Manufacturing
On Canada and Canadians
No one goes destitute in Canada by failing in business.
It’s hard to fail in Canada.
Canadians need to participate more in global markets
There is a skills shortage in Canada
A concern is about Canada’s place in the industrial global market
Three parts to innovation
Product
Process
People
Three keys to success
Ethics
Passion
Be authentic
Planning
We made a plan. It turned out to be crap but it gave us the discipline to find other opportunities
Other insights from Rob Hattin
A CEO has a 10 year effective life
The Brand means a lot but it’s the people that really make the difference
We need more women in manufacturing especially in leadership roles
Innovation is meaningful change and Canadians need to get off their butts to innovate
The world is your oyster and the world is going to chew you up
You have one chance at ethics – don’t screw that up
Entrepreneurs, you need to nurture your health and relationships. Remember that while working those late nights.
You need to become number one at what you do
It has to be fun
More information about this guest
ProVantage Automation
Rob Hattin in Hamilton Business
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Association
Click below to listen to or download this radio interview:
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http://businessinmotion.ca/Podcasts/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Rob-Hattin-on-Business-in-Motion.mp3
Rob Hattin
Robert Hattin
CEO, ProVantage Automation Corp
Chair of the National Board of Directors, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME)
About ProVantage Automation
An engineering firm that designs and builds automation control systems to improve manufacturing
We don’t make the widgets. We create the machinery that makes the widgets.
The concept was formulated over pizza and beer
19 months old
About Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters
Association, resource and advocate for manufactures and exporters
The first chairman was John A McDonald (first Prime Minister of Canada)
The role as Chair is a volunteer position
Passions of Rob Hattin
Ethics
AC DC
Fast Cars
Super Tuscans (fine wine)
Heavy Manufacturing
On Canada and Canadians
No one goes destitute in Canada by failing in business.
It’s hard to fail in Canada.
Canadians need to participate more in global markets
There is a skills shortage in Canada
A concern is about Canada’s place in the industrial global market
Three parts to innovation
Product
Process
People
Three keys to success
Ethics
Passion
Be authentic
Planning
We made a plan. It turned out to be crap but it gave us the discipline to find other opportunities
Other insights from Rob Hattin
A CEO has a 10 year effective life
The Brand means a lot but it’s the people that really make the difference
We need more women in manufacturing especially in leadership roles
Innovation is meaningful change and Canadians need to get off their butts to innovate
The world is your oyster and the world is going to chew you up
You have one chance at ethics – don’t screw that up
Entrepreneurs, you need to nurture your health and relationships. Remember that while working those late nights.
You need to become number one at what you do
It has to be fun
More information about this guest
ProVantage Automation
Rob Hattin in Hamilton Business
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Association
Click below to listen to or download this radio interview: