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THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTORSHIP IN THE COLLISION REPAIR INDUSTRY Leadership is critical in our industry. Being properly trained and prepared for a role is one of the biggest contributing factors to ensure a shop’s success. Finding the right people to mentor and train staff is essential to any facility looking to ensure long-term profitability and viability. Check out the article featured in Collision Repair Magazine now: https://ow.ly/EA3950Up2Eo

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A dozen members of the Harbor Freight Leadership Lab met in Las Vegas to dream big and explore ways dynamic leadership could elevate skilled trades education. “How might we design graduation pathways that value learning over grades?” was one of 12 “How might we” statements participants developed and shared feedback on during the two-day convening. https://lnkd.in/eYifkMEN

Planning Michigan Tech Winter Carnival is no small task, but for business management major Skyler Spitzley, it’s the perfect fit. With a concentration in operations and supply chain management, Blue Key National Honor Society President is combining her academic background with her passion for leadership. Read more about Skyler and her role in the cherished, and snowy, Tech tradition: https://lnkd.in/g5Dnadw2

For our latest edition of our Contractor Conversations, I had an excellent conversation with Jennifer Clark about her journey in our industry and she shares some of her insight on how professionals can overcome any challenges that may arise. #emergingleaders #development #career

Fantastic article from NAWIC about women functioning and leading in the construction field. The advice from Tammy Crooks I couldn’t agree with more and yes it’s 2025 and we still need this advice: -Know Your Stuff and Find Ways to Learn it Better! This is not a message for women but an overall career development piece of advice for everyone. -“Thick Skin” Helps and I’ll add a stigma change of never forgetting compassion and empathy. -Stand Up For Yourself. Some other super important messages: -Safety (and I’ll add “Wellness”) Comes First! (Does it really on your job sites? 🤔) -Communication Skills and Excellence in Project Management are Key! #mjkstrategies #EHS #organizationalwellness #operationaleffectiveness #workforcedevelopment #womeninconstruction #womeninhealthandsafety

A great perspective via National Association of Women in Construction Essential Skills for Success As a Construction Manager, Crooks emphasizes that her role revolves around managing people, not just projects. “The most important skills I rely on are communication and multitasking,” she says. “I always follow up meetings or conversations with an email to ensure the whole team is informed.” She also highlights the importance of understanding and working with different types of personality. “You have to know how to read people and figure out how to interact with them. Sometimes it’s about mentoring and guiding those new to the industry.” Patience, though critical, isn’t a strength she claims to possess in abundance. “I don’t have a lot of patience, but I understand its importance in guiding teams and solving problems efficiently,” she admits. Full post in link.

You really should be talking to Rockford Workforce about our new recruitment model. It is so unique and is saving our clients so much time and money. Could your company benefit from not only savings but also saving loads of time? Let’s chat! #rockfordworkforce #csuite #csuiteleadership #leadership #operations

The concepts in this class will help operational and safety leaders understand and implement HOP, as well as learning useful tools to conduct more efficient and effective investigations and corrective actions. #safetyculture #safetyleadership #hop #performanceimprovement