Micki Vandeloo, President of Lakeview Consulting, offers insights from her extensive background in grant funding and manufacturing. She discusses the transformation from a learning culture to practical capabilities within organizations. Focusing on the barriers faced in translating training into actionable skills, Micki emphasizes the role of leadership and funding in improving workplace performance. She also highlights the importance of cross-functional collaboration in maximizing grant efforts, and how integrating training into strategic plans can foster continuous improvement.
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Grant Success During Recession
Micki secured $2.3 million in grant funding for her steel service center during the 2008-2009 recession.
The success showed grants' vital role in supporting company investments and capabilities.
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Show Financial Impact of Training
Highlight financial results of continuous improvement projects in communications.
Use newsletters and facility displays to visibly connect training to measurable company savings.
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Leadership Engagement in CI Events
Ensure leadership attends improvement event report-outs to understand and promote continuous improvement.
Educate leadership on projects to secure their backing and unlock grant funding opportunities.
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This book provides a comprehensive guide to grant writing for for-profit organizations. It covers various aspects of the grant writing process, from identifying funding opportunities to crafting compelling proposals. The book draws on the author's extensive experience in securing over $70 million in grants for manufacturing and trade association foundation sectors. It offers practical advice and strategies for maximizing the chances of securing funding. The book also includes real-world examples and case studies to illustrate key concepts. It is a valuable resource for businesses seeking to leverage grant funding for growth and development.
What You’ll Learn:
In this episode, hosts Shayne Daughenbaugh, Patrick Adams, and guest Micki Vandeloo, discuss the transition from a learning culture to actual capability in organizations. They highlight the importance of applying learning to real-world applications and the role of leadership in fostering this culture.
About the Guest:
Micki is the President of Lakeview Consulting, Inc., leading a team of five grant professionals who have secured over $220 million in funding for nonprofit and for-profit clients. Specializing in the manufacturing and trade association foundation sectors, Lakeview provides grant research, readiness, and writing services. With over 15 years of grant consulting experience and 25 years in manufacturing, Micki’s engineering and business background strengthens her expertise. She has personally obtained over $70 million in grants and authored THE For-Profit Grant Writing Guide in 2014. A former chair of the Grant Professionals Foundation Board and past president of the St. Louis Grant Professionals Association Chapter, she also volunteers for her church, school, and a nonprofit supporting sight-impaired individuals.
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