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January 2023
Training Within Industry – Job Relations
Registration for this training is now at capacity. If you would like to know the next time this training will be offered, please contact Cindy at cconnelly@catalystconnection.org. Thank you. Description Job Relations (JR) teaches the essentials of leadership and positive employee interactions. Developing and maintaining constructive relationships prevents problems from arising that hinder better performance and improvement. JR lays the groundwork for building another layer of stability into your processes, supported by an atmosphere richer in team spirit and collaboration.…
Find out more »February 2023
Emerging Leaders in Manufacturing (ELM)
Investing in your future stars Every company has high potential employees, but many smaller organizations do not have strong systems in place to support their growth. Catalyst Connection’s Emerging Leaders in Manufacturing (ELM) program is a proven platform for helping your top performers achieve personal and professional growth by focusing on mission-critical topics and applied learning. Mentorship as a driver Identifying your stars and high potential contributors is the easy part. Helping them to grow is more challenging. Having worked…
Find out more »AIM2LEARN Reality vs. Hype: Is the Advanced Analytics/AI Train Worth The Ride? Webinar
Everyone wants to maximize the value of their data. However, the wrong choice wastes time, money and destroys credibility. Delta Bravo has executed over 75 manufacturing Advanced Analytics, Machine Learning and AI Use Cases since 2017. Their work with customers like Rolls-Royce, Continental, Nucor Steel, Elkem Silicones and more has improved throughput, quality and uptime while reducing expensive scrap and rework. Delta Bravo CEO Rick Oppedisano goes into detail on Delta Bravo’s work with Nucor Steel that saved over $1.5M…
Find out more »Effective Root Cause & Corrective Action Training
The best approach to corrective action involves a thorough examination of possible causes, followed by careful analysis to isolate the root cause(s). Some of the most effective and practical tools for generating possible causes will be discussed (brainstorming, 5-Why, Is/Is Not, 8D, and others). Application examples of each of these tools will be presented and explained. Techniques for identifying options for corrective action and dealing with constraints will also be presented. The session will include a discussion of the characteristics of…
Find out more »AIM2LEARN: Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing (CSAM) for Rapid Fabrication of Large Format Parts Webinar
In this session, we will provide an overview of cold spray and the adaptation of cold spray as an additive manufacturing tool. We will cover the benefits and drawbacks of CSAM, its use-case in relation to other metal additive techniques, and examples where CSAM has been utilized successfully. The talk will round out with future applications and the advantageous position of southwestern PA to capitalize on rapid fabrication. About the Presenter: Michael P. Schmitt, CEO & Senior Research Scientist, HAMR…
Find out more »March 2023
People Empowerment Workshop Series Spring 2023
A program for frontline leaders to mid level managers. Join us for this four part People Empowerment Workshop Series that will meet this Spring every other week on March 3rd, 17th, 31st, and April 14th. Enhance the key skills necessary to effectively lead any organization’s most precious asset – its people. Strengthen your personal and professional skills through creating awareness, reinforcing learning concepts and taking action with five 1:1 personalized coaching sessions. This series includes 16 hours of interactive learning and 5…
Find out more »Women in Leadership Series
THRIVING TOGETHER Do you seek leadership skills and confidence? Are you exploring how others have overcome systemic challenges facing women in leadership? If you’re a woman in manufacturing, you already know you’ve surpassed the statistics in an underrepresented industry, but you may be looking to uncover insights into how to propel yourself and your organization forward. Catalyst Connection’s Women in Leadership program brings together a diverse group of women in manufacturing to form relationships and gain the tools and the…
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