Relationships matter: 5 steps to stronger partnerships
“People Need People” was the title of my second-grade reading textbook. My 7-year-old mind was curious about this title choice, but it wasn’t until much later that I really understood its ...
New membership organization to champion smaller manufacturers
The Kinexus Group has launched the newest addition to its nonprofit family — the Manufacturing Growth Alliance...
Leading for the common good
I recently wrapped up an intensive program at the Great Lakes Leadership Academy (GLLA) — one that challenged me on a lot of fronts...
Tough talk: Getting comfortable with uncomfortable conversations
Let's face it, difficult discussions are simply not fun. Yet business leaders can’t shy away from tense topics, especially operations professionals...
The COO seat: Being a No. 1 second banana
As they enter second stage, leaders of growth companies realize they can’t do it all. They need an operations professional who can keep the home fires burning...
Entrepreneurial infrastructure: your roadway to growth
Operations management is not usually a glamorous or even popular position because most of the job revolves around implementing systems and holding people accountable. Yet operational professionals are often the unsung ...