In MiddleGround’s second episode of executive sessions, Clayton Gullett, leads discussions with two guests with operations experience: a VP of operations, Alicia Motomura, and a senior associate, Jordan Gabbert. This episode covers:
1. Respecting and valuing shop floor employees
2. Connection between adding value and employee retention/company stability
3. Don’t let perfect be the enemy of great
Check out our company blog recapping the episode: https://bit.ly/48PWtw4
Learn more about MiddleGround Capital: https://middleground.com/
Follow MiddleGround Capital on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/middlegroundcapital/
Find Alicia Motomura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-motomura-a5bb8811/
Find Jordan Gabbert on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-gabbert-43572a37/
Chapters
(00:00:00) Podcast and guest introduction
(00:15:05) The importance of the shop floor
(00:17:42) Partnering with shop floor employees
(00:26:05) Creating value in manufacturing processes
(00:29:22) Employee retention and job stability
(00:33:30) The relationship between stability and growth
(00:36:05) Being a woman in manufacturing
(00:38:17) Dealing with adversity in your career
(00:44:02) Data and the Pareto principle
(00:48:05) Worker well being
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