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Join our leadership experts for bi-weekly advice on how to develop consistent, capable and confident Supervisors, Managers and Team Leaders who drive safety, productivity, quality and team member engagement. In this series, we will highlight some of the key elements of the Front Line Leadership Training. This comprehensive approach will ensure a lasting change in the leadership approach and culture of your business to support high performance. As the number one choice for supervisor training ...
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Welcome to Leader Feeder, where amazing things happen! Created by Ambassadors for the Staley School of Leadership Studies at K-State, we will explore leadership ideas, concepts, and theories. Positive energy, fresh perspectives, and the desire to learn more about what leadership is and how to practice it will be explored. Join us!
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Discover the benefits and drawbacks of synchronous and asynchronous learning for manufacturing leadership training.Unique Training & Development
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Discover the transformative potential of on-the-job training in manufacturing settings. Explore best practices and employee real-world applications.Unique Training & Development
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Discover how microlearning is revolutionizing skill development in the manufacturing industry. Explore quick, effective methods for manufacturing training.Unique Training & Development
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Discover how to empower leaders quickly and attain leadership excellence with a training strategy called Competency-Based Training (CBT).Unique Training & Development
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Plant managers need a variety of knowledge and strengths to lead their teams. One helpful method is called Training Needs Assessment (TNA).Unique Training & Development
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Creating a Versatile Manufacturing Workforce At a manufacturing plant, adaptability is the key to success. As the manufacturing sector continues to evolve and customer demands fluctuate, having a versatile workforce becomes not just a competitive edge, but a necessity for thriving in the ever-changing landscape. Building a versatile manufacturing t…
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How can you improve manufacturing operations with supervisory training? Manufacturing is ever-evolving, with the need for continuous improvement ingrained in the fabric of sustainable success. There is a myth that improvement initiatives should only emerge in times of crisis. Let us debunk that myth by exploring supervisory training and how it serv…
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What does the future of virtual front line leadership training look like? The emergence of virtual training has sparked a conversation about its efficacy, applicability, and the future it holds for supervisors. Dispelling the myth that virtual training is only suitable for specific leader types, it is crucial to recognize that virtual programs can …
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What strategies can you use to have better, more effective communication between HR and manufacturing supervisors? Effective communication between Human Resources and manufacturing supervisors is crucial for organizational success. This insightful discussion emphasizes the importance of collaboration and communication across all departments to ensu…
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How does engaging manufacturing supervisors in improvement drive results? In the dynamic and intricate landscape of manufacturing, where precision and efficiency reign supreme, the role of supervisors often finds itself underappreciated when it comes to spearheading improvement initiatives. It is imperative to debunk the pervasive myth that manufac…
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In today’s dynamic manufacturing environment, retaining skilled plant engineers is crucial for the success of any organization. Plant engineers play an important role in overseeing operations, ensuring efficiency, and driving productivity. However, a common myth is that they are solely driven by the nature of the work, and they will stay committed …
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Have you considered the significant and long-lasting payoffs of investing in training and development programs for your factory management team? In today’s competitive manufacturing landscape, the pursuit of excellence is a constant challenge. One critical aspect that often gets overlooked is investing in factory management training development. A …
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What are common challenges that HR has to overcome when working with distribution supervisors? HR professionals often encounter a unique set of challenges when working with distribution supervisors. These challenges can significantly impact operational performance and employee engagement. Here are two main challenges HR faces and strategies to over…
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Why are frontline supervisors disengaging? Organizations often focus on motivating and engaging team members, but sometimes overlook a critical aspect: the engagement of frontline supervisors. It is a common misconception that leaders are immune to the same issues that affect team members. The consequences of disengaged frontline supervisors can be…
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How can HR and manufacturing leaders help frontline supervisors excel? After our Front Line Leadership training, we have what is called an impact meeting. This is where we sit down with the management team after our project wraps up, and discuss any observed change and improvement that they have noticed since our training. Recently, in […]…
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What do you do when you get low culture survey results? A study by the Society for Human Resource Management found that 80% of employees say that workplace culture is a crucial factor in their decision to stay in an organization. Whenever someone shares with me that they quit their position and moved on to […]…
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How do you boost employee morale in a factory environment? The National Safety Council found that workplace stress amounts to 300 billion dollars each year in costs. This is in the form of absenteeism, turnover, and drops in productivity. It is a costly problem when we allow the routine of factory work to stress people […]…
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What are the benefits of comprehensive supervisory training in manufacturing? The only time you generally receive supervisory training is when you are promoted, when in fact you have not even been exposed to issues as a supervisor yet. This training should be an ongoing process, not just a one-time event when someone is promoted. According […]…
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How can front line leaders coach for success, even in difficult business conditions? When business conditions start to change for the worse, frontline leaders must work with cutbacks and restructuring. Many people assume that because someone is a leader or supervisor, they will be able to handle these changes but in reality, it requires a […]…
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What is the future of manufacturing front line leadership training? The landscape of front line leadership training is ever-changing, and it is important to stay on top of best practices so that your leaders can benefit accordingly. Read on to discover ten of the most recent trends in front line leadership training that we […]…
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How important is continuous training for manufacturing supervisors? Training is not a one-time event that you can move on from. People learn over time and manufacturing supervisors require continuous training. Below, we will explore three myths that are commonly assumed when it comes to continuous training. Myth #1: Continuous training is not neces…
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How do you increase warehouse productivity? There are plenty of ways that organizations attempt to increase warehouse productivity, that are in fact not productive. Here are four myths and facts that will help you run a more productive warehouse: Myth #1: Automation is the only way to increase warehouse productivity. Many executives and managers be…
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Leadership Skills of Manufacturing Supervisors What are the leadership skills that manufacturing supervisors need to be most effective? Often, we think that all a supervisor needs to focus on are the skills within their department and their daily duties. However, they need to have a broader understanding of the manufacturing process from the front-…
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Engage Distribution Center Employees How often do you engage with distribution center employees? Engagement with employees is often overlooked. This can be attributed to a misconception that employees are: Unmotivated to engage because of the type of work they are performing Present purely for a paycheck Performing basic tasks that require no train…
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How to Improve Operations with Frontline Supervisors The current misconception in the workplace is that frontline supervisors have little involvement in improving operational performance because their priority is to maintain the preexisting procedures and policies. In reality, the opposite is true. Supervisors are highly aware of all performances w…
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Empowering Plant Managers Improves Performance The issue we are addressing today is the behavior of plant managers that lead by empowering and those who micromanage. Plant managers, directors, or VPs of operations believe good plant managers need to be heavily involved in every aspect of the facility. This expectation instills the micromanaging beh…
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Why it is Important to Recognize Shop Floor Employees Most leaders and companies do not realize how impactful recognition is in the workplace. There are 3 reasons why that is: Unnecessary: Your hard labor is recognized and acknowledged in your salary. Too Expensive: Time and money are not essential expenses for the business. Top Performers […]…
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How Communication in Warehouses is Changing with Technology Technology can replace communication, but the real question is, should it? As much as we depend on technology to supplement communication, it should not replace the humanity required in most situations. Technology has significantly improved how we track goods, determine what is required ne…
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If you were to ask most workplaces if they felt that the work ethic of the average worker has declined throughout the generations, most would agree, especially with the younger members of the workforce. Is it laziness, or perhaps they no longer want to work in a challenging operating or production environment? In reality, “voluntary […]…
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An Engaging Plant Manager Is Crucial For Workplace Improvement There is a misconception suggesting that plant managers are not interested or engaged in the day-to-day operations of their facility. This perception can be especially harmful to your workplace because your managers are responsible for: Daily check-ins with team members Performing routi…
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Four myths prevent frontline leaders from having coaching conversations with distribution employees. If you are to commence coaching, many believe it is either to invoke disciplinary action, it will be time-consuming, only managers can initiate the conversation, or it will be intimidating. Coaching Conversation Fiction Myth One: Strictly for Discip…
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The assumption within manufacturing, production, and distribution is that as long as you have technical skills and some experience in the facility, you have the key skills of a plant supervisor that will make you successful. This is why most companies promote technically strong people into supervisory roles only to see them struggle. To hit […]…
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When enrolling in virtual training opportunities, there is hesitancy as to whether or not virtual leadership training for logistics leaders is an effective method for your team. This week we will evaluate this approach so you can make an informed decision as to whether this is right for you and your leaders. Virtual Training Versus […]…
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Burnout happens in the workplace, but your leadership can take preventative measures before it goes past the point of no return. You first need to realize that your teams do not have an endless supply of energy and enthusiasm to bring to every task if you are not stepping up and supporting them when there […]…
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Retaining employees is a real issue in manufacturing, and it is not because these workers detest the idea of remaining at any job longer than a year. This perception can influence your behavior, which results in that self-fulfilling prophecy coming true. Do They Have a Reason to Stay? The fact is that an employee who […]…
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The truth is that people do not always learn the same way and participating in any form of training will not be as effective regardless of where it comes from. Furthermore, 70% of learning does not even happen in a classroom. It occurs in the day-to-day experiences that your team members have on the shop […]…
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It is essential to everyone’s success that you dedicate time to training your leaders to ensure that your company can grow into the future. Does Training Factory Leaders Impact an Organization’s Growth Rate or Success? 83% of businesses and many leaders in those businesses have identified that training and developing leaders is crucial at all […]…
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Poor Attendance in Plants Whether you have a factory or a warehouse, it is very problematic when team members display poor attendance in plants during their scheduled hours. The absence rates in plants average around 2.9%. That means if you have 200 people expected for work, you are down around six people daily. You often […]…
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Training warehouse supervisors must increase their effectiveness to sustain changes over time. There is a current perception that there is never enough time to participate in training. Certainly not enough time to do a proper follow-up to reinforce those leadership skills. The opposite is, in fact, true. It is not a matter of not having […]…
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Hey everyone! Join us for a short episode over authentic leadership where we ask each other interesting questions and get some interesting answers.
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Listen to what's been going on behind the scenes with the Leader Feeder Podcast and listen to us briefly discuss K-State Football. GO CATS!!!
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On this episode we talk about one of the many services that the Staley School of Leadership Studies offers while later exploring Molly’s leadership story
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Hi welcome to the preliminary episode for Leader Feeder. A podcast made by the Staley School of Leadership Ambassadors at Kansas State University. Join us as we explore leadership concepts and discuss the benefits come from learning at the Staley School.
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