Leader Feeder by Unique Training & Development

  In this episode, we’ll explore the significant and long-lasting payoffs of investing in training. From increased sales and better decision-making to enhanced employee engagement and leadership development, the benefits are undeniable. We’ll also share practical tips on how to implement effective training programs within your manufacturing organization.

  HR professionals often encounter a unique set of challenges when working with distribution supervisors. These challenges can significantly impact operational performance and employee engagement.  Here are two main challenges HR faces and strategies to overcome them effectively.

Organizations often focus on motivating and engaging team members, but sometimes overlook a critical aspect: the engagement of frontline supervisors. It is a common misconception that leaders are immune to the same issues that affect team members. The consequences of disengaged frontline supervisors can be substantial for organizations.  Here are three reasons why frontline supervisors […]

After our Front Line Leadership training, we have what is called an impact meeting. This is where we sit down with the management team after our project wraps up, and discuss any observed change and improvement that they have noticed since our training. Recently, in an impact meeting, the Director of Operations from a company […]

What do you do when you get low culture survey results? Use these three tips to boost culture scores and keep employees happy.

It is a costly problem when we allow the routine of factory work to stress people out. Here are three tips on how to boost employee morale.

Ongoing training is crucial for effective supervision. It should not be limited to a one-time event upon promotion. Companies investing in training often see significant financial returns. Today we discuss three tips for successful supervisory training.

When business conditions start to change for the worse, frontline leaders must work with cutbacks and restructuring. Many people assume that because someone is a leader or supervisor, they will be able to handle these changes but in reality, it requires a different skillset and mindset than working in positive business conditions. Here are three […]

  The landscape of front line leadership training is ever-changing, and it is important to stay on top of best practices so that your leaders can benefit accordingly. Discover ten of the most recent trends in front line leadership training that we consider as we design our programs, and that you should be aware of.

Training is not a one-time event that you can move on from. People learn over time and manufacturing supervisors require continuous training. We will explore three myths that are commonly assumed when it comes to continuous training.

There are plenty of ways that organizations attempt to increase warehouse productivity, that are in fact not productive. Here will talk about four myths and facts that will help you run a more productive warehouse

What are the leadership skills that manufacturing supervisors need to be most effective? In this episode discover 3 ways for supervisors to improve their leadership skills.

Tired of disengaged employees in your distribution center? You’re not alone. Many leaders underestimate the impact a motivated workforce can have on profitability. This episode debunks common misconceptions about distribution center employees and explores the power of employee engagement.

Frontline supervisors are often overlooked as key players in operational improvement. In reality, they’re a goldmine of insights. We will discuss how to tap into that knowledge to  improve operations.

  This episode explores the critical role of plant managers in driving organizational success by examining the stark contrast between micromanagement and empowerment. 

Unleash peak performance and loyalty by giving your shop floor employees the recognition they deserve. In this episode we discuss how to recognize your employees great work, and the benefits of doing so. A Special Thank-You for this Front Line Leadership Milestone    We are celebrating our 300th Leader Feeder, and this amazing accomplishment would […]

Learn how to master communication in the modern warehouse, by leveraging technology to boost communication and success.

If you were to ask most workplaces if they felt that the work ethic of the average worker has declined throughout the generations, most would agree, especially with the younger members of the workforce. Learn how to bridge the generational gap and stop voluntary turnover in its tracks.

Discover how an engaging plant manager can empower your team and achieve better results.

Four myths prevent frontline leaders from having coaching conversations with distribution employees. If you are to commence coaching, many believe it is either to invoke disciplinary action, it will be time-consuming, only managers can initiate the conversation, or it will be intimidating. In today’s discussion we will challenge those myths.

The assumption within manufacturing, production, and distribution is that as long as you have technical skills and some experience in the facility, you have the key skills of a plant supervisor that will make you successful. This is why most companies promote technically strong people into supervisory roles only to see them struggle. Here we […]

When enrolling in virtual training opportunities, there is hesitancy as to whether or not virtual leadership training for logistics leaders is an effective method for your team. This week we will evaluate this approach so you can make an informed decision as to whether this is right for you and your leaders.

Burnout happens in the workplace, but your leadership can take preventative measures before it goes past the point of no return.

  Retaining employees is a real issue in manufacturing, and it is not because these workers detest the idea of remaining at any job longer than a year. We discuss how manufacturing leaders can help retain more employees.

The truth is that people do not always learn the same way and participating in any form of training will not be as effective regardless of where it comes from. We discuss how to choose the right leadership logistics training for you.