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Friday, November 25, 2011

Manufacturing Leadership Challenge - A Great Interview with Richard Stape

Have you ever wondered how we can give manufacturing the recognition and attention it deserves? Have you ever wondered if we're doing everything possible to attract the next generation of skilled workers to the manufacturing industry? Manufacturing is a skilled profession and many employers are concerned that people are not receiving the right education to equip them for jobs in manufacturing. Take a look!

Monday, November 21, 2011

Manufacturing Leadership Challenge - A "Must See" Interview with Zane Ferry

Ambition, drive and staying ahead of the competition is now more important than ever. We have to do everything it takes but the question is if we are on the right track. I always try to expand my knowledge by asking for other people's perspective and that's what I did in my Skype interview with Zane Ferry. Zane is a Process Improvement Advisor for TPS / Lean Manufacturing, and I wanted to get his personal opinion on some very interesting questions. Take a look!

Monday, November 14, 2011

Manufacturing Leadership Challenge - What Can We Learn From Steve Jobs' Philosophy?

Being innovative, creative and passionate - that's how Steve Jobs lived his life and his countless speeches, quotes and business philosophies have made him an inspiration to many. One of his life philosophies was to "stay hungry
and to stay foolish". There are many things we can learn from him but there is something specific that we should always keep in mind. Take a look!

Monday, November 7, 2011

Manufacturing Leadership Challenge - Are New Leaders Forced to Pretend?

Good leadership is important but are we doing enough to support new leaders to succeed in their job? How can we help them to meet the expectations? Do they know what's expected of them? Do we give new leaders the feeling that it is o.k. to learn what they have to learn or does the pressure of a leadership position force them to pretend? If you want to hear my perspective, please take a look at my most recent video.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Our Next FREE Workshop at the Richmond Hill Library is on November 8, 2011


Lost your Job?  Hate your Job?
Discover what you want and go for it!
Have you been laid off once or multiple times? Are fearful that you may be laid off soon?  Do you feel stuck in your current career? Do you  want to change direction but don’t know how?  Are you ready to be proactive and make a plan for your life?

We can help! We provide a supportive and positive learning environment and empower people to achieve their full potential and realize their dreams. It is all about taking action and taking 100 % responsibility for your life and for your results!

Sometimes it's tough to stay positive considering all the fears and insecurities we have to deal with. However, we have learned from our own experience that attitude is everything and it is our goal to communicate to YOU how you can turn a positive outlook in your job search into action.

Come and join us! It's time to sign up.....

Our commitment to you is to give you positive energy, a lot of new ideas and a fantastic workshop without any investment for you, except your time. If you give us your commitment to participate, please do not let anything prevent you from attending. It will be well worth your time and effort.

This attitude alone will separate you from others who are looking a job. I firmly believe, how you do anything is how you do everything!

"When one door closes, another opens. But we often look so regretfully upon the closed door that we don't see the one that has opened for us."
~ Helen Keller

When? November 8 from 6 pm - 8.45 pm
Where? Central Library, 1 Atkinson Street, Richmond Hill, L4C 0H5 (west/south corner of Major Mackenzie and Yonge)
Why? This is our contribution to serve the community

Please register @ the Library or via email at karin@karicosolutions.com.