In Jacob Stoller’s book The Lean CEO, he states that 95% of lean transformations fail. The cause? People. So much of the time employees are burnt out, scared or frustrated. But this doesn’t mean you should point the finger of blame at staff. After all, as W. Edwards Deming highlights, that transformation starts with you… Read more
What Is The True Essence Of Leadership?
What makes a great leader? Seeing a business through a pandemic? Achieving quick results? Firefighting and expediting are often mistaken for leadership responsibilities. But this belief can in fact hinder an organisation. The Manufacturing Institute’s Leadership and Enterprise Excellence Coach, Adam Buckley, explores the true essence of leadership… Firefighting issues When there’s a burning platform,… Read more
I’m just not getting stressed like I used to…
Ashley Banks is convinced that the Manufacturing Institute’s Leadership Development Programme (LDP) has been instrumental in improving his confidence, effectiveness and communication skills in the workplace. A lamination shift trainer for Veka, Ashley attended the LDP for one day a week over two months in mid-2019. He says the impact of the course was immediate… Read more
Leadership Development Programme helps rubber maker put more bounce in his career
Nathan Williams signed up for the Manufacturing Institute’s Leadership Development Programme [LDP] to hone his management skills – and came away with so much more: a rejuvenated faith in his own abilities and an unexpected eagerness to see how far he can rise up the career ladder. An unhappy earlier foray into management had left… Read more