Unbeatable ROI

When we launched our first manufacturing workshops years ago, our intent was threefold: We wanted to introduce our business consulting experts to manufacturers across the state, showcase the market value of our suite of services, and create visibility and awareness of Enterprise Minnesota as a “go to” organization for helping manufacturing enterprises grow profitably.

Through the years, our team has carefully studied each workshop, using the results of post-event surveys and participant input to enhance content and delivery format. This constant drive to get better is evident in the exceptional presentations and interactions at each event. The bottom line: these events give manufacturers an outstanding return on their investment—which is simply the time it takes to attend, since all workshops are free of charge to manufacturers.

Workshops are filled with substantive content that shows participants thoughtful, disciplined approaches to the challenges they face in all aspects of business – strategy, growing revenue, business management systems (we use ISO), talent and leadership development, continuous improvement, and exit planning. Most involve breakout sessions to allow participants to talk about specific challenges they face. Manufacturers regularly leave with a list of immediate action steps they can take to move toward operational improvement.

In the coming weeks, we have a truly outstanding line up of workshops, and we hope you can join us for one or more of these events:

Investing in Your People to Create Leaders at All Levels, with talent and leadership expert Abbey Hellickson. Abbey will show you how good leaders create environments that can adapt to change, foster innovation, and solve problems, as well as giving the workplace a better sense of well-being. Wednesday, February 18 in North Mankato.

Leading Daily for Results, with talent and leadership expert Michele Neale. Michele will show you how a defined methodology for managing work can actively engage your teams and lead to sustained improvements. Thursday, March 5 in Roseville.

“Seeing” Continuous Improvement, with continuous improvement expert Ryan Steinert. Ryan will show you how to effectively apply CI initiatives that deliver measurable results—lower costs, increase customer value, improve productivity, strengthen employee engagement, and drive sustainable growth. Wednesday, March 25 online via Zoom.

Strategic Marketing: Smart Steps to Revenue Growth, with strategy and marketing expert Amy Hubler. Amy will show you how manufacturers can develop new markets and grow topline revenue. Thursday, April 2 in Golden Valley.

Empowering Continuous Improvement, with continuous improvement expert Greg Hunsaker. Greg will demonstrate proven techniques for purposefully and thoughtfully engaging your people to help them become daily problem solvers who can see and eliminate waste in their processes. Thursday, May 7 in Anoka. 

“Seeing” Continuous Improvement with continuous improvement expert Ryan Steinert. A second edition of Ryan’s outstanding workshop, this time delivered in person. Thursday, June 4 in Detroit Lakes.

And, if you missed Steve Haarstad’s January workshop on exit planning, check out the upcoming feature in Enterprise Minnesota® magazine, due out on February 27th. The story outlines the key steps for a successful transition out of business ownership.

All events are exclusive to manufacturers and free of charge. Registration is required; please visit the Events to register for upcoming events. 

If you have questions about any events, please email [email protected].

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