Overview

"Lessons in Manufacturing Leadership" is a collaboration between senior manufacturing executive, Mike Vella, and long-time Udemy instructor and manufacturing professional, Ray Harkins. Together, they share the knowledge, mindsets and perspectives manufacturing professionals need to grow as leaders in their careers. Mike rose through the ranks of one of the largest tier 1 automotive suppliers in the United States to become their Vice President of Operations, leading dozens of manufacturing facilities and thousands of employees. After "retirement", he returned to the Vice President role at a major commercial food processor just outside Chicago, Illinois, leading the operation including their lean manufacturing, waste reduction, and process improvement initiatives. Now after 40+ years of engineering and manufacturing leadership, Mike is committed to sharing what's he's learned with the next generation of manufacturing leaders.In this course "Lessons in Manufacturing Leadership", Mike will share with you critical concepts in executive leadership and management including:Strategies for Leading a Manufacturing OrganizationThe Differences Between Leadership and ManagementHow Leadership and Management Complement Each OtherYour Role in the Leadership TriangleHow Decisions Are Made at the Top of an OrganizationThe Art and Science of Leading ChangeUsing the Labor Ratio to Budget, Plan and MonitorThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team and How to Overcome themThe "Unwritten Rules" of LeadershipsHow Change is Adopted and Diffused Through an OrganizationThe Connection Between Emotional Intelligence and LeadershipThe Science of Developing CooperationHow Personal Values and Game Theory IntersectKeys to Moving from an Individual Contributor to a LeaderKeys to Moving from a Management Position into an Executive PositionAnd MUCH MORE!!!In addition to these insightful lecture, Ray sits down with Mike for a candid interview about his career, and his best strategies for moving through the ranks of an organization from Individual Contributor to Manager to Leader. This interview lasts 28 minutes and alone is worth the price of the course. It's like getting two classes in one!!!When you sign up for this course, you will hear insights only available from someone's who's "been there". Sign up today to take the next step in your manufacturing leadership career!!

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