Oct 2, 2024
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What is the secret to retaining your team members and creating an organization where people love to work? DigiKey, an electronic component manufacturer in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, offers powerful lessons, and Shane Zutz, Vice President of Human Resources, shares the insights behind their success.
In this episode, Shane discusses manufacturing leadership, workforce retention, and employee engagement for Operations Managers, Production Managers, Manufacturing Managers, and Shift Supervisors.
He highlights the importance of curiosity, empathy, and leadership presence, and shares practical strategies to strengthen trust building, improve communication skills, and increase accountability. You will learn how intentional leadership behaviors create stronger connections and build manufacturing cultures where people are motivated to stay and perform at their best.
5:12 – Building a better organization starts with being present and making personal connections
8:13 – If your organization is in a small community, making personal connections is extremely important
9:00 – To find curious ways to engage your team, one strategy is to create a list of questions to ask
13:30 - With a strong foundation, you’ll be better equipped to tackle challenges or crises
15:11 - There is a lot of value in simple gestures, like greeting your team in the morning
18:12 - Personalization goes a long way
22:41 Show care and concern for your team members
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