Do You Have any Clue What You’re Doing?

by | Dec 1, 2016 | Uncategorized

I hear that question often. Most times it comes right before I learn something new. In other situations, it tells me to pay closer attention. Technology is one of those fields where we should all be asking ourselves this question. Change is accelerating and technology...

You’re Missing the Point

by | Nov 30, 2016 | Uncategorized

I keep reading about how we need to create more jobs in order to boost our economy. These stories miss the point that jobs are not the issue – workers are. We are missing 20 million people in the current workforce and will need every available worker – and more – to...

Tackling the First T: Talent

by | Nov 10, 2016 | Uncategorized

Wisconsin faces a new challenge: The Body Gap. The demographics heading our way promise a workforce that’s not big enough to grow the economy without historic levels of productivity improvement. This productivity increase requires an integrated strategy around 3Ts:...

Our Next Challenge: The Body Gap

by | Oct 27, 2016 | Uncategorized

Great people form the backbone of successful companies. That’s particularly true of manufacturing operations and the skills needed to handle their diverse requirements. These organizations depend on a steady supply of talent and Wisconsin did a great job opening the...

Skills Gap to a Body Gap

by | Oct 18, 2016 | Uncategorized

We face a serious challenge to our economic future. Our Skills Gap is quickly changing into a Body Gap. People in Wisconsin address the Skills Gap as well as anyone in the country. Unfortunately, all of this effort will not be enough to overcome changing demographics....