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Manufacturing, Management and Racial Inequality
How can finishers take action about (not just discuss) racial inequality? Matthew Kirchner describes his ways of giving back to the community and promoting equality in manufacturing.
Read MoreAnswer the Reason for the Question
When coaters and finishers get questions from clients, Matthew Kirchner suggests addressing the concern behind the question.
Read MoreTikTok, Finishing and Data Analytics
What can finishers learn from the social media app TikTok? Finishers have access to scores of data. Matthew Kirchner gives insight into how to use that information.
Read More10 Things NOT to Do in a Virtual Meeting
The COVID crisis has triggered an evolution in the ways that we work and interact. Virtual meetings are here to stay, and, as we move forward, should be conducted with the same professionalism as in-person meetings.
Read MorePersevering Through a Crisis
Former Navy SEAL gives lessons for the finishing industry on how to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreThree Rules to Live by When Business Times Get Tough
Advice for business leaders in the finishing industry as the world reacts to the economic repercussions of the coronavirus COVID-19 crisis.
Read MoreThe World Created the Tech Ed Teacher
Inspiring young people toward careers in advanced manufacturing.
Read MoreHow a Generation Lost So Many Employability Skills
Before the next generation of advanced manufacturing talent comes of age, perhaps parents need to ask themselves whether overparenting is part of the employability skills problem.
Read MoreSolving the Work-Life Balance Myth
When finishers reject the work-life balance fairytale in favor of work-life integration, both can be performed at a higher level.
Read MoreOpen Your Eyes to the Bad News Wake-Up Call
Hotel room alarms are not the only kinds of wake-up calls.
Read MoreBlow Up the Script in Finishing Customer Service
Do you follow the same routine with every customer? That may not be a good thing.
Read MoreInternships: Not Just for Coffee Makers and Photocopiers
Organizations that don’t offer internships are missing a huge opportunity to improve.
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