{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Collaboration for Operations Managers: Aligning the Why, How, and When to Strengthen Team Engagement and Results with Michael Neuendorff #69","description":"Welcome to Manufacturing Greatness with Trevor Blondeel, where we work with organizations to manufacture greatness by leveraging resources you already have to achieve greater retention, productivity, and profits. To learn more, visit www.manufacturinggreatness.com and click here to subscribe to Trevor\u2019s monthly newsletter. Now, let\u2019s jump in! With artificial intelligence and new technology reshaping manufacturing, leaders are being pushed to think differently \u2014 and that\u2019s where this conversation comes in. In this episode, I\u2019m joined by San Francisco\u2013based executive coach Michael Neuendorff, president of Bay Area Executive Coach, to explore how manufacturing leaders can strengthen collaboration, shift their mindset, and ask better questions to unlock creative, actionable solutions. We talk practical ways Operations Managers, Production Managers, Manufacturing Managers, and Shift Supervisors can learn from other industries, improve communication, and lead with curiosity as change 00:30 \u2013 \u201cSeek to understand, then to be understood.\u201d \u2013 Stephen Covey 2:48 \u2013 To stay curious in the workplace, adopt a \u201cstudent\u2019s mind\u201d 3:09 \u2013 Even if it\u2019s your tenth or twentieth year on the job, there is still something you can learn today 3:27 \u2013 As long as you stay curious, you can learn from anyone\u2014even someone who you previously thought you couldn\u2019t learn anything from 4:29 \u2013 Due to the rise of AI and other emerging technology, manufacturing could be in for some big and unique changes, and we need to prepare for that 5:40 \u2013 If you don\u2019t know what didn\u2019t work in the past, it\u2019s harder to prepare for the future 5:45 \u2013 Work with people to find solutions, instead of just telling them what to do 6:13 \u2013 If someone is consistently told what to do, they can click off the part of their brain that focuses on understanding and problem-solving 6:58 \u2013 By staying curious, we can better work with others to find creative, productive outcomes 7:21 \u2013 Ask how you can invest in others 9:23 \u2013 If people feel like you believe in them, they\u2019re more likely to rise to the occasion 10:18 \u2013 To ask questions that foster creativity and collaboration, consider your audience \u2013 are you talking to your peers at a leadership level, or someone a few levels below you? 11:14 \u2013 Be open to new and different perspectives 12:59 \u2013 Look back at your last 30 days. How have you tackled problems? What can you do differently in the next 30 days? 13:56 \u2013 When talking to others or setting meetings, consider the time of day. For example, some people may be at their best in the mornings when they\u2019re feeling fresh and energized 20:55 \u2013 Believe in the power of collective idea generation 21:53 \u2013 By building stronger relationships, you can build more trust and engagement levels will increase Connect with Michael Neuendorff: Website for executive coaching Website for executive coach training LinkedIn ","author_name":"Manufacturing Greatness | Productivity | Retention | Profits | Continuous Improvement | Safety | Workforce Development | Labor Challenges | Skills Gaps | Industry 4.0","author_url":"https:\/\/manufacturinggreatness.com","html":"