U.S. Electrical’s Team Leaders Make Big Difference
Even if you never played sports as a child, there's a good chance that you've been part of a team at work. Today's competitive environment requires that people must work closely together, wear many hats and work effectively across the organization to get tasks accomplished. But that is easier said than done. For a team to perform well and succeed, it must have good leadership.
Recognizing this, the U.S. Electrical division launched a Team Leader training curriculum in their manufacturing facilities about five years ago. Today, the program continues to thrive, expanding the skills of hourly associates and helping improve operations at the facilities.
The Athens facility has been recognized nationally for its success in implementing Lean techniques.
Before an employee can take on the responsibility of being a Team Leader, they must successfully complete a wide variety of coursework ranging from interpersonal skills to safety and lean manufacturing.
The learning and coaching continues long after the basic training is complete. Team Leaders are assigned mentors. Mentors are role models who support and encourage the team leader by offering suggestions and knowledge in an effort to help improve their skills and further advance their careers.
Many of the Team Leaders have found the skills they've developed useful outside the workplace as well.
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