Leadership in Manufacturing

Problem solving is an essential part of life. It's how we get through everyday challenges and solve problems. Problem solving skills are also critical for success in the workplace. Design Thinking is an approach to innovation that combines creativity and critical thinking to solve problems. Empathy is an essential part of Design Thinking. Empathy allows designers to see the world from another person's perspective. It also gives designers the ability to think creatively and solve complex problems. In this episode, we have guest Gabriel Yoder, Product Portfolio Manager - Discovery & Development at IPM. Gabriel Yoder talks about how design thinking starts with empathy and If you want to be great at human-centered design you need to be empathetic. He talks about the importance of listening, learning, and also valuing people's opinions at any point in the process and how human centeredness is such a critical part of being a good leader. "I believe that everybody has creativity to be unlocked." Gabriel Yoder.

Transparency in the workplace is an effective way to create a positive company culture and foster employee loyalty and engagement. Leaders who practice transparency in the workplace reap many rewards, including increased productivity, improved morale, and better customer service. In this episode, we have guest Lauren Winans, CEO and Principal Consultant at Next Level Benefits. Lauren Winans talks about how engaged employees are vital to the success of any organization and how open communication creates a culture of transparency which will lead to better employee engagement. She talks about how essential it is for leaders to communicate regularly and often - Effective leadership is all about communicating effectively. "The biggest mistake I see is when leaders don't regularly communicate expectation and or they don't take the time to provide feedback in the moment." Lauren Winans. #sannahvinding #mindtheinnovation #learnwithsannah #management #leadership #keeplearning #podcast #strategy #innovation #podcast #corporateinnovation #strategyandtransformation #leadershipdevelopment #innovation #culture #futureleaders #peopleskills #companyculture #leadershipdevelopment

Innovation requires risk-taking, but it also demands that we learn how to fail well. Due to the pace and scale of change are accelerating organizations must adapt to survive which means businesses need to evolve faster than ever to remain relevant and successful. It's important to open innovation up to everyone to spark curiosity. In this episode, we have guest Ally Muller, Innovation Leader & Managing Director GOYA Consulting Ally Muller talks about when you want to innovate effectively, you need to look beyond traditional ways of doing things. She talks about if something is not working that is not necessarily a bad thing, the importance is actually how we use the information, how we store the information, how we share that information, and how we can change it to be a lesson learned. "Transparency also brings out that dark side. That dark side also helps us start to overcome the problems, the barriers and the issues that maybe we hadn't got to yet." Ally Muller #sannahvinding #mindtheinovation #learnwithsannah #management #leadership #keeplearning #podcast #strategy #peopleskills #culture #leadershipdevelopment #innovation #change #future #futureleaders

Change is inevitable in the workplace, but it doesn't have to be disruptive or chaotic. In fact, there are many ways to implement organizational changes that will lead to success for your organization. The first step towards implementing any kind of organizational change is preparing your organization and yourself for it. In this episode, we have guest Flip Brown, Founder & CEO of Business Culture Consultant Flip Brown talks about what is needed to succeed with an organizational change and how important is to access the employee's level of optimism about the future of the company because if people are optimistic, then they will put energy into the change efforts. But if they're pessimistic, it's going to be a wait-and-see attitude. He also talks about how important it is to have shared ownership of the process of continuous improvement to ensure success. "Transformational change is when you have an epiphany such that you realize that you really from this moment on, things must be different now." Flip Brown.

Many leaders struggle with strategy. Understanding the key steps in strategy implementation is critical to being a successful and effective leader within your company. In this episode, we have guest Alex Brueckmann, ESG Advocate, Business Strategist, Board Advisor & Author. Alex Brueckmann talks about why it is important to understand the need for change and being able to manage change and how this is an important ingredient in any strategy process. He also talks about that there is no better way to shape a company's culture than through a rigorous strategy process. "If you want to design and implement strategy, you need what we call strategic acumen, the ability to think and act strategically." Alex Brueckmann

What is Lean Construction? The main difference between lean construction and traditional approaches is that lean construction looks for opportunities to improve efficiency rather than just trying to reduce cost. In this episode, we have guest John Zachara, Vice President at Integrated Facilities Solutions, Inc, Lean coach, and also an active member of the Lean Construction Institute Chicago Community of Practice. John Zachara talks about how to start with lean construction, the eight waste of construction, and being able to communicate and deliver on expectations is a key to success. "Lean Construction is really about how do we do things, how do we build in this industry in a more efficient manner." John Zachara #mindtheinnovation #sannahvinding #podcast #innovation #unlockinnovation #keeplearning  #learnwithsannah #leanconstruction #leadership #management #lean #agile #eightwaste

What are KPIs and what do they mean and how can you use them to improve performance? First of all, KPIs are not targets to be hit, they help you identify areas where improvements need to be made so you can focus your efforts accordingly. In this episode, we have guest Jeff Smith, Motivational Speaker & Virtual Broadcaster on Advanced Leadership for KPI and Business Management at Jeff-Smith.com. Jeff Smith talks about how key performance indicators are not measuring people, they're measuring activities, and life is about cause and effect. If you don't like the effects in your life, you have to change the causes. He also explains the difference between baseline and benchmarking and how baseline gives us insights. "I don't think KPI has evolved. I think the way we use KPI has evolved that that's the thing. So they've always been there. We just make other people aware that they exist" Jeff Smith #mindtheinnovation #sannahvinding #podcast #innovation #unlockinnovation #keeplearning  #learnwithsannah #KPI #leadership #SannahUnlocksInnovation

Why is agile important for a learning organization? Agile is about teaching the mindset that we are always questioning what we are doing. In this episode, we have guest who is the Chief Principal Consultant at Solid Reason and also the founder of "agile club'. Ricardo Liberato talks about being agile, how agility is the key to innovation, and how failures are a learning journey that feeds and creates a learning and innovative organization. Ricardo also talks about how important it is to be exposed to things that are happening outside the organization, a way to do this is by being part of a community. When you join communities, you are exposed to all levels of diversity and this is where you learn and get inspired. "It's all about being able to think about what you want to do, work on it as a team, reflect on what you did, have psychological safety to bring out the best in everyone that is in your team." Ricardo Liberato #mindtheinnovation #unlockinnovation #innovation #podcast #sannahvinding #keeplearning #lean #agility #learnwithsannah #sannahunlocksinnovation

How do you build a people-centric culture? you start with aligning with people's values. The culture is the secret sauce and it is unique for every business - it's all about fostering a culture where the employees feel valued and engaged. In this episode, we have guest Jared Allmond, who is a culture collaborator and partners with HR and L&D professionals to ethically and safely strengthen culture. He is a compliance solutions account executive at Skillsoft. Jared Allmond talks about why culture matters to organizations and why it's important for employees to see the core values being lived, and not just talk about them. He also talks about how organizations that are people-centric are succeeding by being involved in employees resource groups where the employees now have an opportunity to be heard, valued, and engaged. "Organizations that understand the value in having a true chief people officer and giving them true autonomy to lead that component of the business are the ones that are going to be really, really successful in future work." Jared Allmond #mindtheinnovation #sannahvinding #podcast #unlockinnovation #keeplearning #continuouslearning #culture #corevalues #peoplecentric

Encouraging coaching and mentorship are key components when managing modern employees. The right skills play a critical role in driving future success and it is all about asking the right questions, empower employees, provide feedback, know each individual's strengths and be a great listener. Coach to inspire — and to learn. In this episode, we have guest Andy Skipper, founder and chief of CTO coach. Andy Skipper talks about how he started coaching people outside of the companies that he was working with and that drew him into coaching as a professional. As a mentor he brings his own experience and the benefit of his own 'CTO scars' and then he coaches to unlock leadership potential through goal setting, asking the right questions, improving communication, and boost self-awareness. "As a mentor, you bring your own experience and you give them the benefit of your scars" Andy Skipper. #mindtheinnovation #sannahvinding #podcast #innovation #unlockinnovation #keeplearning  #mentor #coach #community