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  • Tuesday
    25
    August

    A 6-Part Leadership Series for Manufacturing Excellence

    Aug 25 - Sep 30, (ET)
    Live Virtual | 6 Consecutive Weeks| 3 hours | Program Begins September 2, 2026 Your front-line leaders influence productivity, quality, safety, employee engagement, retention, and profitability every single day. The question isn't whether you can afford leadership development; It's whether you can afford not to. The Lean Leadership Excellence Belt™ Certification is a six-part leadership series designed specifically for manufacturing professionals who are ready to lead with confidence, think like business owners, and drive measurable operational results. This immersive leadership experience equips supervisors and managers with practical tools they can immediately apply to strengthen communication, increase accountability, improve employee engagement, solve problems more effectively, and build a culture of continuous improvement. What Participants Will Gain: Throughout six interactive modules, participants will learn how to: -Transition from supervisor to influential leader -Build trust, accountability, and high-performing teams -Communicate with clarity to improve operational performance -Successfully lead employees through change -Strengthen resilience under pressure -Make confident decisions that drive business results -Develop an entrepreneurial mindset focused on ROI, innovation, and continuous improvement -Identify waste and opportunities to improve productivity -Coach and develop employees for long-term success -Prioritize work that delivers the greatest operational impact Every session combines leadership coaching, real manufacturing case studies, hands-on activities, and practical tools that participants can implement immediately. ____________________________________________________________ The 6-Part Leadership Series Module 1 – Leadership Identity: From Supervisor to Leader August 25–26, 2026 Develop the mindset, confidence, and leadership behaviors needed to inspire trust, ownership, and accountability. ____________________________________________________________ Module 2 – Leading Through Change September 1–2, 2026 Learn practical strategies to navigate change, overcome resistance, and keep teams engaged and productive. ____________________________________________________________ Module 3 – Communication That Drives Results September 8–9, 2026 Strengthen communication skills that improve collaboration, accountability, conflict resolution, and team performance. ____________________________________________________________ Module 4 – Building Resilience Under Pressure September 15–16, 2026 Master techniques to manage stress, stay focused, and lead with confidence during challenging situations. ____________________________________________________________ Module 5 – Entrepreneurial Leadership: Driving ROI Through Better Decisions September 22–23, 2026 Think like an owner by making smarter decisions that improve productivity, reduce waste, and create measurable value. Hands-On Leadership Activities Include: -Applying ROI thinking to daily leadership decisions -Identifying waste and improvement opportunities -Solving operational challenges using Lean thinking -Building ownership and accountability -Leading continuous improvement initiatives -Creating value through smarter decision-making ____________________________________________________________ Module 6 – Strategic Execution: Priorities, Time & Results September 29–30, 2026 Learn how to prioritize effectively, delegate with confidence, improve execution, and lead teams that consistently deliver results. ____________________________________________________________ Who Should Attend Designed for: -Front-Line Supervisors -Team Leaders -Production Managers -General Foremen -Department Heads -Emerging Leaders ____________________________________________________________ Program Format Live Virtual Training -Six consecutive weeks -Two live sessions each week - 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM (ET) Participants will benefit from: -Interactive leadership coaching -Real manufacturing case studies -Practical exercises -Peer collaboration -Actionable leadership tools ____________________________________________________________ Investment $1,200 per participant Registration includes: -Six live leadership modules -Lean Leadership Excellence Belt™ Certification -Leadership Toolkit -Practical implementation resources -Downloadable course materials ____________________________________________________________ Why Organizations Invest Great manufacturing companies are built by great leaders. Organizations that invest in leadership development strengthen: -Productivity -Accountability -Employee Engagement -Team Communication -Problem Solving -Continuous Improvement -Employee Retention -Operational Performance Invest in your leaders today—and watch the results multiply across your organization. Program Begins August 25–26, 2026 Build leaders who inspire people, improve performance, and drive lasting business results. Register today.

  • Wednesday
    26
    August

    SAMA/SRMA - CMMC after the Phase II Pause: What Manufacturers still NEED to do Webinar

    Wed, Aug 26, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (ET)
    CMMC after the Phase II Pause: What Manufacturers still NEED to do Webinar August 26, 2026, 11am - 12pm

  • Thursday
    27
    August

    FLATE Webinar: Get Ready for Manufacturing Month 2026

    Thu, Aug 27, 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM (ET)
    Manufacturing Month in Florida kicks off on National Manufacturing Day, Friday, October 2, 2026. Plan an event to share information on careers in manufacturing with students! Events are held in October and throughout the year. The ultimate goal is to: Inspire the next generation of manufacturers Change the perception of careers in manufacturing Help build a steady pipeline of qualified & diversified manufacturing talent In this webinar, we'll cover everything you need to know to plan your student event and other ways that educators and manufacturers can connect to expose students to high tech manufacturing career opportunities.

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