Whether they’re a team leader in a manufacturing plant or the manager at a food-fast restaurant, frontline leaders are often united in a common issue. As leaders, it’s their instinct to jump in and solve problems, rather than let their team members handle the situation. But when leaders handle everything themselves, it can lead to … Read More
In the bustling world of manufacturing, it’s hard to achieve peak productivity without succumbing to burnout or feeling like you’re always putting out fires! But there’s a key to unlocking productivity while still maintaining a sustainable mindset: mindfulness! Learn more on a recent episode of the Mindfulness Manufacturing podcast featuring guest Sarah Ohanesian! In her … Read More
Judgement is like a poison. When you jump to judgmental or defensive conclusions about a team member’s performance or attitude, it can affect and corrupt your leadership and your entire organization. It might even eventually spread to create a culture of disconnected, low morale, and high turn-over. The Problem with Judgement: A Case Study In … Read More
To transform your organization, start with your people! Everyone in your organization has unique gifts, and if you can find a way to harness their potential, you can grow your organization, improve your hiring processes, and build stronger, more connected teams. Hugh Hornsby, the vice president of Everflow Supplies, is an expert in the power … Read More
What’s the secret to retaining your team members and creating an organization where people love to work? DigiKey, an electronic component manufacturing organization in Thief River Falls, Minnesota has it all figured out—and Shane Zutz, their vice president of human resources, recently stopped by Mindfulness Manufacturing to share the stories and lessons behind DigiKey’s success. … Read More
Are your team members houseplants or trees? Learning the difference can be the key to improving retention, reducing turnover, and improving relationships with your team! The houseplant and tree analogy comes from Cara Silletto, the founder, president, and chief retention office of Magnet Culture, a partner in helping organizations reduce turnover and create cultures where … Read More
We all love giving advice! Wanting to help others and show our value is ingrained in us from an early age, and many leaders find themselves naturally defaulting to providing advice and answers to their team. But when giving advice is always your default, it can actually hurt your team by crushing curiosity, spreading disconnection, … Read More
As Jim Collins describes in his book Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don’t, the companies that thrive are the ones that work together. When teams are united, there’s stronger communications and decreased disconnect. This leads to better productivity, increased morale, and an overall better flow on the floor and … Read More
What goes into launching a brand-new manufacturing plant? Spoiler alert: it’s a lot of work! But launching a greenfield site is about so much more than finding the right space or buying the right equipment—the success of your new plant also heavily depends on hiring the right team and building strong relationships. Whether you’re involved … Read More
In manufacturing, retention and recruitment are two of the biggest challenges. To attract great talent and keep your best team members, you need to set yourself apart from the competition — and you can get started by paying attention to your response times and efficiency. Find the tools and tips you need in a recent … Read More