Leadership
MMT Chats: Impressions and Inspirations from AMBA Event that “Shifts the View”
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director and Managing Editor share their takeaways from a recent American Mold Builders Association Conference focused on leadership and mentorship in the moldmaking community. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
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Taking a Holistic Approach to Training Is Filling a Local Skills Gap
Success coaches through JEVS Human Services’ Tri-State Apprenticeship Program (JTAP) provide guidance and a different way of learning for the whole person for small- to mid-sized manufacturers.
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Building Molds and Legacies
Being a leader or becoming a leader isn’t just about the end product, but the people you’re leading and the history you’re making. This also means learning how to identify, address and mitigate conflict.
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Shift Your View: Get to Know the Stories of Your Team and Transform Your Shop
It’s simple but true and worth repeating — don't judge a book by its cover. Instead, always make an effort to get to know a person, especially if that person is working in your shop.
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ICYMI: MMT Chats: True Leadership Leads to Mentoring, Part 1
This trio from TK Mold and Engineering in Romeo, Michigan, joins me to discuss the role of leadership and culture in mentorship. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
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AMBA Presents Mold Builder of the Year, Tooling Trailblazer of the Year Awards
The awards, which were recently presented at the AMBA Conference 2022, in Itasca, Illinois, recognize leaders for their efforts to continue education in mold building.
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MMT Chats: Using Data to Build Your Moldmaking Business and Stay on Top of Manufacturing Trends
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges chats with Jan Schafer, the Director of Market Research for Gardner Intelligence about her journey into market research, what led her to the world of moldmaking and plastics, the data and services her team offers and details on the premiere of MMT's Top Shops Benchmarking Program. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
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How to Succeed Your Moldmaking Business and Build Community Wealth
A hybrid approach to acquisitions follows a “buy, build and hold” model that focuses on developing people and optimizing processes.
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MMT Chats: Moldmaker Apprentice Listens and Learns to Lead
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges speaks with Andrew Rumble, a young moldmaker at Intex Tooling who is taking a leadership role on several mold projects as he waits for his moldmaker "ticket" that the pandemic delayed. He talks about listening to learn, using technology, taking on project management, embracing diversity and mentorship. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
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Lessons from a Nine-Year Succession Plan
Small business shop owners share the four keys to transitioning a family manufacturing business.
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