by Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA Unlike seasoned industry executives, today’s next-generation leaders don’t yet have the same experience and intuition needed to provide effective direction and support to the rest of their teams; yet, there is a need to advance and elevate them, especially as more senior executives exit the workforce. This need … [Read more...] about AMBA’s Emerging Leaders Explore Leadership Principles and Management Styles at Inaugural Retreat
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Industry Leader shares key Insights
by Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, American Mold Builders Association On July 28, 2022, Ashleigh Walters, CEO at Onex, Inc., joined over 40 young professionals and emerging leaders on camera to kick off the AMBA’s newest virtual series for its Emerging Leaders Network, “Perspectives from the Top.” This five-part series, offered to AMBA’s Emerging … [Read more...] about Industry Leader shares key Insights
Interviewing is Step Two in Workforce Development
by Nicole Mitchell, editor, The American Mold Builder Those in the manufacturing industry know that it’s important to always have options – especially in a world where the Great Resignation still is occuring. For the most part, members of the American Mold Builders Association follow that rule. In fact, 58% of AMBA members are actively seeking potential employees at all … [Read more...] about Interviewing is Step Two in Workforce Development
AMBA Emerging Leaders Forge Leadership Paths through Connection and Coaching
by Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, American Mold Builders Association On May 11, 2022, the AMBA Emerging Leaders Network – a group of 40-and-under emerging industry professionals within the AMBA community seeking professional leadership development – kicked off AMBA Conference 2022 with its annual pre-conference meeting, marking the third time AMBA’s … [Read more...] about AMBA Emerging Leaders Forge Leadership Paths through Connection and Coaching
Tom Barr is the 2022 AMBA Mold Builder of the Year
by Lindsey Munson, writer, The American Mold Builder The AMBA Mold Builder of the Year Award was created to recognize outstanding contributions as an industry leader and as an active AMBA member. The 2022 AMBA Annual Conference was held in Itasca, Illinois, where Tom Barr, president and owner of TK Mold & Engineering, Romeo, Michigan, was named AMBA Mold Builder of the … [Read more...] about Tom Barr is the 2022 AMBA Mold Builder of the Year
Compumold Named Tooling Trailblazer of the Year
by Lindsey Munson, writer, The American Mold Builder The AMBA Tooling Trailblazer of the Year Award was established to recognize the accomplishments of an AMBA member company that have resulted in a notable impact in the area of education. This year’s award recipient was CompuMold Tool & Design Inc. in Phillips, Wisconsin. It was a complete surprise for Brian Meives and … [Read more...] about Compumold Named Tooling Trailblazer of the Year