DAY TWO

9:00 am Registration & Networking

Bridging the Generational Gap & Devising Strategies to Develop Next-Gen Talent for Next-Gen Manufacturing

9:30 am Discover: Building a Culture to Shift Mindsets of Legacy Employees & The New Generation of Employees

  • Wade Larson Director of Workforce Development, Wagstaff

Synopsis

• Creating an inclusive environment where older employees feel valued and motivated to share their knowledge and generating excitement and engagement among younger employees

• Implementing strategies to support the ongoing development of an aging workforce and designing training programs that actively engage and educate the new generation, ensuring they feel connected and invested in their roles

• Fostering mentorship programs that pair experiences employees with newer generations to facilitate mutual learning and ensure knowledge stays within the organization

9:50 am Develop: What Other Things Can We Do to Bridge the Generational Gap?

  • Wade Larson Director of Workforce Development, Wagstaff

Synopsis

Question & Answer Session Facilitated by the Focus Day Chair

10:10 am Action: How Are You Going to Adapt Training Programs for Legacy vs Next-Gen Employees?

Synopsis

Output Focused Action Session Facilitated by the Chair

10:30 am Networking Break

Addressing Hourly Workforce Challenges in the Era of Modern Manufacturing Technology

11:00 am Discover: Elevating Workforce Potential to Embrace Technology Advancements

Synopsis

• Understanding the changes in Manufacturing Technology and the impact on current and future employees

• The Competency Wheel – Where do we focus our efforts

• The role of culture to motivate employees to utilize new technology

• The change from Learning and Development to Workforce Development

• What is the industries’ role in partnering with Academics?

11:20 am Discover: Optimizing Training Effectiveness: Practical Strategies for Smarter Workforce Learning

  • Ian Paice Vice President , Global Account Management, Panopto

Synopsis

In this session, Ian Paice, VP of Global Account Management at Panopto will explore how you can better measure and improve your training efforts. He will cover:

  • The benefits of tracking training effectiveness
  • How to implement a competency-based video training model using Panopto
  • Why video learning is key for effective training measurement
  • Best practices for fostering a culture of learning and assessment

11:40 am Develop: What Else Can We Learn About Adapting to New Technologies?

Synopsis

Question & Answer Session Facilitated by the Focus Day Chair

12:00 pm Action: What Are You Going to Do to Encourage Employee’s to Embrace Technology on the Front Line?

Synopsis

Output Focused Action Session Facilitated by the Chair

12:20 pm Lunch

1:30 pm Speed Learning

Synopsis

In this quick-fire session, each table will be hosted by a TD leader who will share the secrets of their most high-impact LEAP; you will then get the opportunity to question the host before moving on to your next table

Hosts Include:

Overall Learning Excellence: Purpose, Importance, & Strategies for Success

Leveraging ERGs to Nurture Talent

  • Jakeim Jackson-Bell Director - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, Energizer Holdings Inc.

Topic to be Released

Transitioning Employees from Hourly to Salary

  • Taylor Beach Mgr Talent Acquisition, Detroit Manufacturing Systems LLC.

2:30 pm Chairs Closing Remarks & End of Conference