Critical thinking, enhanced productivity and a culture of innovation are some of the benefits of Leadership training for manufacturers and makers who want to learn more about adopting new technologies and the opportunities they can bring to their business.
UWE Bristol is launching a unique Leadership course aimed only at manufacturers and makers in the West of England focused on Driving Digital Change in the Sector.
Benefit from meeting other Industry professionals from the West of England’s diverse manufacturing sector – which could include food manufacturers, furniture makers and advanced engineering – while focusing on the following:
- Identifying business challenges, how technology can help and what success looks like.
- Demystifying Digital – what is Digital technology and Industry 4.0?
- Translating concepts into business value – assessing the benefits and avoiding the pitfalls
- Digital Leadership and a practical project, with a mentor, to help you to put your newly acquired knowledge into practise and encouraging uptake of new ideas within your workforce
“We will equip you with the skills, tools and techniques to successfully lead innovation and change and drive exceptional personal and organisational performance.”
Abdul Farooq, Associate Head of School of Engineering, Engagement and Partnerships, UWE Bristol.
Some of advantages that UWE’s Digital Leadership training for manufacturers and makers could bring to your business:
- Improved Decision Making: Leadership training could help manufacturing leaders develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Learn to make informed decisions based on data-driven insights, leading to better strategic choices for your organisation.
- Enhanced Productivity: With effective leadership training and knowledge of new technologies, managers can optimize processes, reduce inefficiencies, and streamline workflows. This leads to increased productivity and cost-effectiveness for manufacturing operations.
- Innovation and Technology Adoption: Training in leadership can foster a culture of innovation within manufacturing organizations. Leaders who understand the potential of digital technologies are more likely to embrace and implement smart manufacturing solutions.
- Employee Engagement and Retention: Strong leadership and a clear vision around how technologies can benefit your business contributes to a positive work environment, motivating employees and improving job satisfaction. The reduction of repetitive tasks for example through automation can lead to higher retention rates, reduced turnover costs, and a more skilled and dedicated workforce.
- Adaptability and Resilience: In the face of rapidly changing markets and technologies, adaptable leadership becomes crucial for manufacturers. Training can help leaders to develop resilience and flexibility to navigate uncertainties, stay competitive, increase knowledge of technologies available and foster a network of peers.
- Better Communication and Collaboration: Effective leaders are also excellent communicators. Training can enhance their ability to convey goals, expectations, and company vision to employees, fostering collaboration and teamwork.
- Strategic Planning and Growth: Well-trained leaders can devise long-term strategies that drive business growth and expansion. Training will help to identify opportunities for investment in new technologies and the benefits and potential risks.
- Customer Satisfaction: Manufacturers that invest in leadership training often focus on customer-centric approaches. The investment in technologies that could improve quality can lead to increased customer satisfaction, benefiting the bottom line.
- Industry Competitiveness: When manufacturing leaders receive proper training, it elevates the entire industry’s competitiveness. As more companies adopt modern technologies and best practices, the sector as a whole becomes more innovative and efficient.
- Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility: Leadership training can also cover sustainable practices and monitoring technologies, encouraging manufacturers to be more environmentally responsible and reduce their carbon footprint.
Leadership training for manufacturers through Made Smarter could lead to improved decision-making, increased productivity, technology adoption, better employee engagement, and a competitive advantage within the manufacturing industry. Ultimately, this benefits the entire ecosystem, including businesses, employees, customers, and the environment.
Made Smarter is being delivered by the West of England Combined Authority in partnership with the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) and the National Composites Centre (NCC). Businesses accepted onto the scheme will benefit from 1:1 Digital Acceleration sessions before being recommended to receive support in the form of a Grant, Supervised Internship or Leadership for Driving Digital Change training.
To find out more and to apply for the Made Smarter programme go to: https://go.uwe.ac.uk/made or email made.smarter@uwe.ac.uk