Many tools and concepts can be applied when implementing a transformation in a business. But what makes the transformation meaningful? What is the thing that will drive the transformation’s success? It’s not how well standard work is written or the number of pull...
There are so many articles on leadership that offer generic tips: be inclusive, take a coach-approach, and be open to feedback, among others. And, while all of those items are certainly true, what is often missing is the textured approach that is needed in different...
Anyone who has heard me speak knows that I believe a manufacturing career is not for the faint of heart. But, Shannon and I both believe that there are few careers that are as rewarding. Some of the principles that we used in leading the numerous transformations of...
On Automating Factories By: Shannon Karels & Kathy Miller Adding automation to factories is a multi-faceted initiative. Both the benefits and the challenges are plentiful. The issues associated with the workforce alone are varied and complex. Additionally,...
The official launch week of Steel Toes and Stilettos: A True Story of Women Manufacturing Leaders and Lean Transformation Success is finally here! We have a fun week of interviews and podcasts lined up to share with you! Here is the schedule of events starting...
This past year has been a really big one for me. Not only did Shannon and I publish our first book together, Steel Toes and Stilettos, but I did a year of full-time study to attain a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. As this...
