Tearing Down the Wall: How to Enhance Communication in Manufacturing
In this presentation, we will examine "The Wall," a metaphor for the communication barriers often found between engineering and manufacturing teams. These barriers, stemming from various factors, can cause breakdowns in communication that lead to costly rework, high scrap rates, and missed innovation opportunities. Effective communication is vital in manufacturing; without it, frustration grows, staff disengage, and employee turnover increases. This session will explore the root causes of communication challenges and propose practical solutions, focusing on both procedural improvements and cultural changes. Attendees will learn strategies for breaking down "The Wall" and creating a more collaborative workplace. Additionally, participants will gain tools to foster open dialogue and mutual understanding within their organizations. By improving communication, companies can enhance efficiency, drive innovation, and improve employee retention. Join us to discover how effective communication can transform your manufacturing environment.
Mike Schaafsma - OEM Solutions
In this presentation, we will examine "The Wall," a metaphor for the communication barriers often found between engineering and manufacturing teams. These barriers, stemming from various factors, can cause breakdowns in communication that lead to costly rework, high scrap rates, and missed innovation opportunities. Effective communication is vital in manufacturing; without it, frustration grows, staff disengage, and employee turnover increases. This session will explore the root causes of communication challenges and propose practical solutions, focusing on both procedural improvements and cultural changes. Attendees will learn strategies for breaking down "The Wall" and creating a more collaborative workplace. Additionally, participants will gain tools to foster open dialogue and mutual understanding within their organizations. By improving communication, companies can enhance efficiency, drive innovation, and improve employee retention. Join us to discover how effective communication can transform your manufacturing environment.
Mike Schaafsma - OEM Solutions
Create an Employee-Attracting Culture
Retaining and attracting employees is on everyone’s action list. Pursuing actions outside the company to find suitable employees is not to be dismissed. But what if you had a culture and internal environment that was so welcoming that current employees didn’t want to leave, and that attracted employees? Participants will learn: 4 key steps – that YOU CONTROL – to create an environment and culture that retains and attracts employees, getting immediate, enthusiastic buy-in to change and how to simultaneously increase productivity and support for growth.
Paul Vragel - 4aBetterBusiness, Inc.
