By Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA It has been nearly a year since AMBA Conference 2024, where AMBA’s Emerging Leaders gathered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. There, members of the AMBA community developed skills in assertiveness, peer connection and leadership and stepped off the shop floor to forge industry connections. But what has the Network been … [Read more...] about AMBA’s Emerging Leadership Initiatives Advance Employee Development
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Servant Leadership and Accountability Pave the Way for Professional Development
By Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA Being a leader is more than supervising others and telling them what to do. In fact, leadership – at any level within a company – requires more internal reflection and active work than any other skill. But without training and guidance, the development of this necessary quality often is overlooked, impacting the … [Read more...] about Servant Leadership and Accountability Pave the Way for Professional Development
Effective Leadership Planning for NextGen Succession
By Lindsey Munson, editor, The American Mold Builder “If you can’t be replaced, you can’t be promoted,” are words that resonate with leaders. This quote stands as a simple reminder and sound advice to those seeking a leadership role or being a “succession” – on-the-job training and sharing processes and procedures are critical components to reaching the next step on the … [Read more...] about Effective Leadership Planning for NextGen Succession
Building Flourishing Organizations
By Matt Lesser, author, keynote and owner, Uniquely Normal, LLC In 2017, the idea for the “Flourishing Life Model” 1 was born; however, it was incomplete. The first four levels – diminishing, surviving, striving, thriving – were developed, but it was not for another three years, in 2020, the top of the model – flourishing – finalized. The “Flourishing Life Model,” first … [Read more...] about Building Flourishing Organizations
AMBA Presents Three Distinguished Awards in Michigan
By Lindsey Munson, editor, The American Mold Builder Roger Fox Named 2024 AMBA Mold Builder of the Year “I want to thank everyone at Accede – we won this together!” said Roger Fox, president, Accede Mold & Tool, Co, Inc. The AMBA Mold Builder of the Year Award, sponsored by Progressive Components, was created to recognize outstanding contributions as an industry … [Read more...] about AMBA Presents Three Distinguished Awards in Michigan
Creativity over Capital Expenditures at Byrne Tool + Design
By Liz Stevens, writer, The American Mold Builder Byrne Tool + Design recently hosted an AMBA plant tour of the company’s Rockford, Michigan, operation, during which the manufacturer discussed and demonstrated an array of business practices to leverage creativity – as opposed to spending capital – to remain competitive and profitable. For this View from 30, The American Mold … [Read more...] about Creativity over Capital Expenditures at Byrne Tool + Design