Every leader wants to make good decisions. Yet even smart, experienced leaders sometimes make decisions that cost an organization money, time, productivity, or good people. The surprising part is that those choices rarely feel like bad decisions when they are made. At the time, the information may appear reasonable. The...
Workplace Conflict Resolution for Manufacturing Leaders: Avoiding Fake Harmony
Conflict is an inevitable part of leadership. Whether you oversee a production line, manage multiple shifts, or lead cross-functional teams, disagreements are bound to happen. The instinct for many leaders is to resolve conflict as quickly as possible so everyone can get back to work. Unfortunately, that instinct often creates...