It occurred to me the other day that great breweries and great panel shops have one thing in common: they are both a blend of science and art. It’s what sets them apart.
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I recently came across a book that I had read and used in my former life as an Operations Manager for a mutual fund company. The book, Results Based Leadership by Dave Ulrich, Jack Zenger and Norm Smallwood, had a profound impact on me.
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UCEC is part of a "manufacturing renaissance" in North America with our customized products, relentless dedication to new technologies and a customer-oriented business model. That's why we were interested in this infographic showing manufacturing trends for 2014. Have you seen any of these predictions take flight in your business?
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My week begins first thing Monday morning with a team of colleagues. We talk through what projects are scheduled to begin this week. Of course, there are incomplete panels still on the floor from the week before, so we attend to those next on the priority list.
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We're fond of this TED Talk below called "Improv Everywhere: A TED Speaker's Worst Nightmare."
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The new CNC machine helps UCEC keep costs lower by increasing shop capacity, all without adding people or overhead. In addition, the machine allows UCEC to shift resources nimbly, further decreasing production time.
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Often being recognized as an “expert” in your field, and reaching a certain level of financial success is satisfying for most. A business coach holds you accountable to defining your goals and then focusing to better achieve them.
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Without time away from the office, I believe team members (myself included) can drain themselves so much that it’s like my climbing story: we depend on only one part of our skills, training or experience. The result is stress and fatigue. We don’t bring our complete selves to the table where creativity, strategy and determination are needed.
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