Leadership
Operating Practices – Self-Assessment
In this session we’ll be taking participants through a “self-assessment” of their current operating practices. What we’ve observed is that most losses from ideal production are related to production practices, not the equipment. Thus, operating practices become paramount in operating a reliable production process.
- Ron Moore
- RELIABILITY CONNECT
Episode 32: Zach McGough
In this episode, Army veteran Zach McGough describes attending college in Hawaii after six years of service, how his father inspired him to join the military, how maintenance and reliability tied into his time in the Army and more.
- Eric Bevevino
- Veterans Connected
From Movement to Meaningful Action: Elevating Reliability and Maintenance Leadership
Ernest Hemingway once wrote, “Never confuse movement with action.” This quote emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between mere busyness and genuine productivity. In the context of reliability and maintenance leadership, this distinction is very crucial. As a leader in the maintenance and reliability field, it is essential to focus on the actions that truly drive real improvements rather than just keeping your team occupied.
- Joey Cantrell
- Constellium Muscle Shoals
Plant Leadership, Culture and Teamwork
In this session we’ll be taking participants through a “self-assessment” of their current plant leadership, culture, alignment, and teamwork – the soft stuff, which is the hard stuff. The assessment consists of ten questions regarding management support, collaboration across functional boundaries, shop floor engagement, conflict resolution, and general alignment of the organization.
- Ron Moore
- RELIABILITY CONNECT
Episode 31: Kathy Borkoski
In this episode, Navy veteran Kathy Borkoski describes helping found Career PCS, which helps veterans get into the SkillBridge program and discover new interests and careers after transitioning, how veterans can maximize their exposure on LinkedIn and more.
- Eric Bevevino
- Veterans Connected
Episode 30: Laura Hatcher
In this episode, Navy veteran Laura Hatcher tells host Eric Bevevino about being recruited to play Navy volleyball, how she balanced academics with the rigors of the service academy, how she became a photographer after transitioning from the military and more.
- Eric Bevevino
- Veterans Connected
Be Curious, Not Judgmental
In the field of maintenance and reliability, the position and honor of being a maintenance and reliability leader is pivotal in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by embracing curiosity over judgement. Here’s why and how you as a leader can cultivate this mindset.
- Joey Cantrell
- Constellium Muscle Shoals
Episode 29: Eric Hommel (Part Two)
Welcome to Veterans CONNECTED! In the second part of this discussion, Eric Hommel talks about the importance of “service before self” while he was in the officer corps, becoming a legislative liaison, his time in Afghanistan and more.
- Eric Bevevino
- Veterans Connected
Episode 28: Eric Hommel (Part One)
Welcome to Veterans CONNECTED! In part one of this discussion, Eric Hommel speaks about how diving sparked his interest in the military, being enlisted in the Navy during the Cold War, writing his book, "The Losing Game: How to Lose a War and Fail Veterans" and more.
- Eric Bevevino
- Veterans Connected
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