Ideas
New hires and promotions
Nate Kogler has been promoted to group product manager at Bradley Corp. in Menomonee Falls.
Manufacturing growth continues in region
Manufacturing activity in southeastern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois continued to grow in February, according to the latest Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Milwaukee Marquette University Manufacturing Report on Business.
The oil industry still owns our politicians
Gas prices will go up to $5. Because they CAN! Get used to it. At least until late summer, when Obama gets tough just before the elections.
Mitchell reeled
A low-fare battle for market share at Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport is over, with Southwest Airlines emerging the clear winner.
Fill the pipeline How to prepare your young professionals for leadership
When a leadership position becomes available in your organization, who is commonly promoted? If you guessed a high-performing individual contributor, you're correct. Add to this our awareness that young professionals are interested in promotions sooner than generations before them, you might ask yourself, “How can I help our high-performing young professionals become ready for a role in leadership?”
It’s not about you
What do customers and prospects use to evaluate you?
If you're like 94 percent of salespeople—we've measured it — youhttp://mbedit.sx.atl.publicus.com/apps/pbcsedit.dll/red# believe their evaluation is based on the knowledge you demonstrate and the personal connection you make.
If you're like 94 percent of salespeople—we've measured it — youhttp://mbedit.sx.atl.publicus.com/apps/pbcsedit.dll/red# believe their evaluation is based on the knowledge you demonstrate and the personal connection you make.
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When to promote
It’s a common scenario: A sales leadership position became available and you are considering promoting one of your top performers. It makes perfect sense. But something deep within is saying, “Are you sure this is a good idea?”
Maybar expands Franklin facility
Maybar Manufacturing has added 11,000 square feet to its Franklin facility to make space for increased orders from new and existing customers.
Time is money
If you're a CEO, your time is like a sack of cash. Where you spend it can have defining impact on your organization. How you spend that time is a subject of a new study conducted by scholars from the London School of Economics and the Harvard Business School.
Poblocki adds Chicago office
West Allis-based architectural sign manufacturer Poblocki Sign Company plans to open a new office in Chicago.
