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Scanlon Leadership Network | 2004

Archive for 2004

  • Scanlon Leadership Network December 2004 Ezine

    Scanlon Leadership Network December 2004 Ezine

    At this time of year it has been a tradition of this office to send “Thanksgiving” wishes. We are very thankful for your support of our work which allows the Scanlon Leadership Network to continue to create better workplaces. We are thankful for our members, our volunteers, our consultant/partners, our suppliers and our friends. This [...]

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  • Scanlon Leadership Network October 2004 Ezine

    Scanlon Leadership Network October 2004 Ezine

    This month we feature two articles about tools Scanlon companies use to assess their Scanlon process and Corporate Culture. To assess their Scanlon Process before a renewal of their plan S&L Plastics used the Network’s employee satisfaction survey combined with employee interviews conducted by approved Scanlon consultant Ray Terwilliger. Thomson-Shore and Nicholas took advantage of [...]

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  • Scanlon Leadership Network September 2004 Ezine

    Scanlon Leadership Network September 2004 Ezine

    It isn’t easy keeping organizations moving forward. This E-Zine shows how the Scanlon Leadership Network and its members work together to create competitive advantage. Tours of excellent organizations like the Magna-Donnelly Newaygo Plant provide real examples of what is working and what is not. Opportunities like our top-level leadership retreat provide leaders with peer-to-peer solutions [...]

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  • Scanlon Leadership Network August 2004 Ezine

    Scanlon Leadership Network August 2004 Ezine

    In this month’s E-Zine we feature stories on Magna-Donnelly’s unique Equity structure, Pacific Cast’s new T.E.A.M. plan and the connection between Sustainability and the Scanlon Principles. Scanlon Thrives At Magna Donnelly; VonIns Elected Committee Chair Magna Donnelly Corporation, a long-standing Scanlon member headquartered in Holland, Michigan, continues to support the Scanlon Leadership Network and embody [...]

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  • Scanlon Leadership Network July 2004 Ezine

    Scanlon Leadership Network July 2004 Ezine

    A recent Maritz poll of American Workers found that 52% viewed their relationship with Management as “lukewarm” or “negative.” The consequence of such little trust is devastating for individuals and organizations. Work does not have to be this way. It takes effort to build trust, but it can be done. Trust starts when information is [...]

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  • Scanlon Leadership Network June 2004 Ezine

    Scanlon Leadership Network June 2004 Ezine

    This E-Zine contains articles about Scanlon Leadership Network members Limerick, S & L Plastics, and Meier Tool & Engineering. The feature article is about the exciting Scanlon Foundation project with Hay Consulting on Corporate Culture. The deadline to have your company participate is July 5th. Call or email the Office to be included. (Note:This is [...]

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  • Scanlon Leadership Network May 2004 Ezine

    Scanlon Leadership Network May 2004 Ezine

    This E-Zine contains information about the exciting Scanlon work National is doing. A best practice game from National of Canada for increasing cost saving suggestions is described. (It is further described in the 2004 Best Practice Books). Fanal’s (National of Mexico) efforts to develop the first Scanlon Plan in Mexico are also featured. Our 2004 [...]

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  • Scanlon Leadership Network April 2004 Ezine

    Scanlon Leadership Network April 2004 Ezine

    This issue of the Scanlon E-zine contains articles about how Scanlon Leadership Network members are becoming more effective using our Lean Sim Machine and our Hoshin Quick Start Programs. These programs are helping many organizations become “Lean.” In the “As I See It” column members tell how the Scanlon Conference has helped them become better [...]

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  • Scanlon Leadership Network March 2004 Ezine

    Scanlon Leadership Network March 2004 Ezine

    Our March E-Zine features several Conference related articles. You can learn about John Chipman, our 2004 Scanlon Steward, and you can also learn how Wescast gets the most from the conference experience. We also have an article about how Ferro is using the Lean Sim Machine internationally to teach lean concepts and a followup article [...]

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  • Scanlon Leadership Network February 2004 Ezine

    Scanlon Leadership Network February 2004 Ezine

    We are pleased to bring you the first Scanlon Leadership Network E-zine. Each month we will bring you information on Network member companies to help you network and improve your Scanlon process. Our first E-Zine, features articles about SGS Tool Company and Thomson-Shore Inc. Both companies actively use the Scanlon Principles to create competitive advantage. [...]

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