DAY ONE
8:00 am Registration & Networking
8:30 am What it Takes to Make a LEAP a Reality
8:40 am Chair’s Opening Remarks
Developing a Smarter Hourly Workforce Through Reskilling & Upskilling to Boost Efficiencies & Lower Costs
8:50 am Discover: Improving Training & Development Plans to Upskill & Elevate Manufacturing Talent Without Impacting the Bottom Line
Synopsis
• How can we streamline and enhance our training and development initiatives to ensure they are both standardized and impactful, fostering employee growth and development?
• What strategies can we employ to accelerate the upskilling journey for our workforce to maximize efficiency, and determine the optimal timing for transitioning away from old methods?
• Establishing a clear connection between skills, capabilities, safety, efficiency, and ultimately, bottom-line performance improvement
9:10 am Discover: Improving Internal Talent Pipelines through Operator-Driven Reliability Programs to Reduce Costs
Synopsis
• Expanding technical skill requirements for traditional manufacturing operators
• Reducing maintenance costs and improving shop floor conditions for the hourly workforce
• Improving quality and throughout through Nissan’s training and development program
9:30 am Develop: What More Can We Learn From the HR Leaders Who Are Building a Smarter Workforce?
Synopsis
Question & Answer Session Facilitated by the Focus Day Chair
9:50 am Action: How Will You Adapt Training Initiatives to Ensure Workers Grow to New Heights Whilst Increasing Manufacturing Efficiencies?
Synopsis
Output Focused Action Session Facilitated by the Chair
10:20 am Speed Networking Break
Manufacturing the Framework for Learning to Engage Employees in Training & Their Personal Development
11:00 am Discover: Breaking Language Barriers: Tactical Approaches to Multilingual Training to Engage a Diverse Workforce Population
Synopsis
• Discuss the use of AI in translating and voicing over training materials and developing training content in multiple languages to increase employee engagement, understanding and safety
• Review the complexities of language diversity in the workplace, with a focus on enhancing communication between non-native English speaking employees and their supervisors
• Evaluate the effectiveness of multilingual training programs on production metrics, employee engagement, and incident reduction
11:20 am Discover: The Michelin Drive: Empowering the Wage Workforce for Career Growth in Manufacturing
Synopsis
• Discuss the creation and implementation of a comprehensive competency framework that enables wage operators to gain the necessary skills and qualifications to advance in their careers
• Explore the integration of learning platforms, such as the Michelin Talent Campus that provide educational opportunities for wage operators to grow while working. Share how DRIVE is the operator-facing competency development component to the Michelin Talent Campus
• Discuss the impact on employee retention and engagement, detailing how the program has evolved, and the challenges faced in its implementation
• Share how DRIVE evolved from a project focused on growing operator competencies using a practical approach in alignment with skills necessary on the shop floor
11:40 am Develop: What More Can We Do to Ensure We Are Building the Framework for a Supportive Work Environment to Engage Employee’s in Their Development?
Synopsis
Question & Answer Session Facilitated by the Focus Day Chair
12:00 pm Action: What Are You Going to Do to Increase Engagement & Learning?
Synopsis
Output Focused Action Session Facilitated by the Chair
12:30 pm Lunch
Cultivating an Ecosystem to Inspire, Develop & Build a Generation of Dynamic Leaders for Sustainable Manufacturing Careers
1:30 pm Discover: Fostering & Nurturing Career Growth for Our Aspiring Leaders
Synopsis
• Reviewing strategies for assisting leaders in building authentic connections with their teams, fostering a sense of value and engagement
• Tailoring upskilling initiatives for leaders to address diverse technical needs based on their backgrounds
• Cultivating critical thinking and personal skills essential for continuous improvement among new leaders to set them up for long-term success
1:50 pm Discover: Empowering Future Leaders & Driving Cultural Change through Servant Leadership Programs
Synopsis
• Reviewing a 10-month intensive program focused on self-evaluation and development in servant leadership, with a strong emphasis on driving culture change to enhance talent and performance
• Discussing the challenges from including participants from various businesses and international locations, such as the Netherlands and Canada, and how to foster a global and inclusive perspective on leadership
• Reviewing the impact of the program on employees and how to create a successful program regardless of budget or scale
2:10 pm Discover: Charting Career Paths: Guiding Frontline Workers Towards Supervisory Roles & Beyond
Synopsis
• Building out a clear career path within the manufacturing industry and equipping employees for advancement
• Recognizing top-tier talent and pinpointing growth avenues within the organization, including opportunities in different departments
• How can we develop frontline supervisors and equip them for a smooth transition, and implement effective succession plans for sustained leadership development?
2:30 pm Develop: What More Can We Learn from the Leaders Transforming Leadership Development Initiatives to Foster Sustainable Careers in Manufacturing?
Synopsis
Question & Answer Session Facilitated by the Focus Day Chair
2:50 pm Action: How Are You Going to Develop your Leadership & Identify Potential Untapped Talent?
Synopsis
Output Focused Action Session Facilitated by the Chair
3:30 pm Networking Break
3:50 pm Panel Discussion: Crafting a Compelling Case to Secure Senior Leadership & Key Stakeholder Support for Talent Development in Manufacturing
Synopsis
• Strategies for securing leadership buy-in to establish a talent development program
• Practical tips and tricks for building a robust program, including what has been successful and what has not
• A review of the time and investment needed to develop a program and the return on investment in terms of retention
• Methods for capturing data and metrics and effectively sharing them with leadership