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WCBA promotes Baer, increases education focus
The Waukesha County Business Alliance has increased its focus on strengthening the county's business and education partnerships.
HellermannTyton seeks $10 million MEDC loan for bigger expansion
HellermannTyton Corp. is seeking a $10 million loan from the Milwaukee Economic Development Corp. for the ongoing expansion of its facility at 6701-11 W. Good Hope Road in Milwaukee.
MATC to get $2.6 million from state for worker training
Milwaukee Area Technical College will get $2.6 million in Wisconsin Fast Forward grant funds from the state to train up to 546 workers for in-demand fields, Gov. Scott Walker announced.
Build a culture of forgiveness: Creative energy reduced in workplaces that foster blame
Two monks were strolling by a stream on their way home to the monastery. They were startled by the sound of a young woman sitting by the stream, crying softly. She needed to cross to get to her wedding, but she was fearful that doing so might ruin her beautiful handmade gown.
Become a high performance team: How to navigate the stages of team development
Question:
"I'm part of a leadership team that has two new members and one person who's moving into the top role after being part of the team for a long time. Stating the obvious, we're dealing with changes in the team as we deal with change within the company and in the market we operate in. Can you give us some practical tips for working on our team effectiveness?"
Advance to the next level: How to move through the stages of a company’s growth
Do you know what stage of the organization life cycle your business is currently in?
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How well we play together in the ‘sandbox’ determines our success
When people ask me what I do, I often answer the question, “I teach people in companies how to play in the sandbox together so they get results.” The response is always laughter and countless stories shared of how people from their workplace are either playing “too nice” in the sandbox and avoiding the accountability needed for performance; or how people are competing with each other in the sandbox for the limited resources and then finally getting frustrated and “kicking up sand” in each other's face. The sandbox analogy seems to give a great word picture for what is not working. What they are missing are examples of what the sandbox looks like when everyone works together to build something great.
Kapco purchases Grafton building for expansion
Grafton-based Kapco Inc. recently purchased a building at 983 Badger Circle in Grafton, and has applied to the city to start production operations there.
Organic sales drive higher Snap-on earnings
Kenosha-based Snap-on Inc. reported second quarter net earnings of $108.8 million, or $1.80 per share, up from $90.7 million, or $1.50 per share, in the second quarter of 2013.
Johnson Controls earnings down on restructuring charges
Glendale-based Johnson Controls Inc. reported fiscal third quarter net income of $196 million, or 26 cents per share, down significantly from $572 million, or 80 cents per share, in the third quarter of 2013.
