Women in Motion Leadership Program

The Women in Motion Leadership Program is a five-week leadership acceleration experience designed to develop confident, capable leaders across manufacturing and industry. This program focuses on building practical leadership skills that can be applied immediately, strengthening communication, decision-making, and team effectiveness in real-world environments. Participants will engage in structured weekly sessions followed by a coaching session to reinforce learning and support continued growth. What You Will Gain Stronger leadership presence and confidence Improved communication and influence Practical tools for decision-making and team leadership Greater clarity in managing responsibilities and performance A structured path for continued leadership development Program Structure Module 1: May 7–8 Module 2: May 14–15 Module 3: May 21–22 Module 4: May 28–29 Module 5: June 4–5 Post-Program: 2-hour coaching session following completion Program Focus Areas The program is built around five core pillars: Identity & Self-Leadership Lead from stability and clarity Voice & Influence Communicate with confidence and impact Strong Hands, Strong Minds Build resilience and adaptability Floor to Leader Strengthen operational leadership and accountability Future-Ready Leadership Develop strategic thinking and leadership growth Who Should Attend Emerging leaders Supervisors and team leads Mid-level professionals High-potential employees Ideal for organizations looking to strengthen leadership capability and improve team performance. Cost Per Person: $1,200 (to be invoiced once registered) #womaninmanufacturing

SAMA/SRMA - Shinka Management Lean Japan Tour

The May 2026 Shinka Management Lean Japan Tour will take place from Sunday, 24th May to Saturday, 30th May. This immersive Japan study mission provides a comprehensive exploration of lean manufacturing, featuring expert-led training on the Toyota Production System, practical kaizen workshops, and engaging factory visits. Participants will learn directly from a former Toyota manager and senior executives at top Japanese companies, and gain valuable cultural insights through a carefully designed program that blends professional learning with cultural immersion. The Shinka Management Lean Japan Tour provides participants with a unique opportunity to explore lean management and kaizen practices at their source in Japan. Our Japan study mission programs are designed for those seeking to deepen their understanding of lean principles and apply them effectively within their own organizations. Participants will engage directly with experienced industry leaders who have successfully embedded lean strategies into daily operations. The program includes visits to benchmark lean factories, offering firsthand exposure to lean systems in practice and the tangible impact of kaizen on performance. Hands-on training sessions centered on the Toyota Production System equip participants with practical skills and insights to support continuous improvement in their own workplaces.

FloridaMakes Webinar Series: AI Practical Solutions: Where to Start When You’re Starting from Zero

Is the operational complexity at your manufacturing facility compounding faster than your systems and people can absorb it? This 60-minute session is a practical, vendor-agnostic introduction to AI for the manufacturing operator who has not yet made the first move. Learn practical AI solutions that you can implement today to reduce costs and streamline operations. Attendees will receive a 10-question self-audit to run on their own operation, see a live working example of an AI agent doing real production work for a Florida operator, and leave with one specific workflow they can attack in the next 30 days. No coding. No rip-and-replace. No product pitch. Just the conversation Florida manufacturers are asking us to have. Key Takeaways: How to identify the first workflow for applying AI to improve your company's operations – Learn which AI tools can solve your biggest workflow issues. Opportunities for efficiency and cost savings – Recognize process improvements, technology enhancements, and workflow changes that can reduce waste and increase productivity. Increase operational visibility – Identify and address safety concerns with integrating AI into existing systems. Practical AI solutions to implement in 30 days – Review starter recipes to use without an AI department or major infrastructure changes.