Combining AI-focused leadership training and real-life project work can help modern managers learn new skills faster, writes Jenny Fernandez. With baby boomers set to retire within the next five years, preparing the next generation of managers has become a top priority for leaders, as... Continue Reading
A thought leadership strategy, key in any content marketing effort, can be created in 5 five steps: establishing a strong perspective, identifying the right voice, working with skilled content developers, reaching the right audience and sustaining a long-term strategy. Thought leadership is a... Continue Reading
Did you ever feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day? Between work and personal responsibilities, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the number of things we need to accomplish every day. That’s where self-management comes in. It’s all about taking control of... Continue Reading
In The Devil Wears Prada, Runway magazine editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly belittles her employees and talks to them in a patronizing way. Everyone is always nervous and on edge, afraid of saying the wrong thing. The atmosphere at work changes the moment she walks in. This is the... Continue Reading
Legacy networks were built as isolated systems creating hidden vulnerabilities as operations digitally transform. America's industrial backbone is at risk as manufacturers rush toward modernization without fully grasping the dangers. The problem lies in the fundamental mismatch between old and... Continue Reading
Robots and humans are working together to enhance workplace safety through AI-driven solutions and human expertise. Workplace safety has always been a top priority for businesses, but with evolving technology, a new question arises! can robots take on the role of a safety officer?... Continue Reading
The mechanics of strategy deployment are actually pretty easy. But steer clear of these pitfalls to fully reap the benefits of this powerful tool. I’ve been working with a company on a strategy deployment project recently and noticed some common problems across the teams as they’ve... Continue Reading
It's one of manufacturing's critical differentiators, but most CEOs and senior executives don't know how to get there. In today's complex manufacturing landscape, having a strong leadership culture isn't just important—it's essential for survival. Manufacturing executives face... Continue Reading
Companies that keep moving, investing and adapting will find their way forward. Those that stand still? They’ll watch the world move past them. Artificial intelligence is disrupting industries at a pace never seen before, making some corporate strategies obsolete before they even take... Continue Reading
As any heat treating company enrolls their employees in MTI’s Online Academy, the question is always, “Are there any grants available to help pay the cost of the training for up-skilling or re-skilling my employees?” The answer is YES! The U.S. and Canada manufacturing... Continue Reading
70% of staff caught up in brutal layoffs opted for part-time roles and freelance gigs – and flexibility was the big appeal for many. Research suggests laid-off workers are looking to part-time, contract, and freelance work. Flexible working practices have proven so popular that a... Continue Reading
The Metal Treating Institute's (MTI) 2025 Spring Meeting, scheduled for May 5–7 at the Royal Sonesta San Juan Resort in Puerto Rico, is nearly 90% sold out for its hotel room block. There are only 42 days left until the kickoff event on May 5th bringing heat treaters and suppliers... Continue Reading
