Steel Toes and Stilettos

A True Story of Women Manufacturing Leaders and Lean Transformation Success
1. Auflage 2021
ISBN: 978-1-032-05310-3
Verlag: Productivity Press

Buch, Englisch, 150 Seiten, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 308 g

The authors joined forces professionally when Kathy hired Shannon to be a member of her leadership team. This book describes the transformation they led to convert operations from traditional manufacturing to a lean enterprise.

Kathy (executive leader responsible for profitability) and Shannon (transformation leader) share the finer points of a comprehensive change process, the challenges and triumphs, and the real emotion involved during their quest for success. Each describes the professional journey from their unique perspective and the highlights of an endearing friendship that was formed along the way.

This story will inspire female leaders in any organization, showcasing an example of high-performing women thriving in an intense and fast-paced world. Kathy and Shannon are role models for those juggling intense, fulfilling careers, alongside life’s complexities such as dual-career marriages and raising children.

Their story provides a powerful case study of women supporting each other in the workplace to drive positive culture and significantly improved business results by leading with authenticity and inclusivity.

Zielgruppe

Professional and Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Karels, Shannon

Miller, Kathy

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Management Qualitätsmanagement, Qualitätssicherung (QS), Total Quality Management (TQM)
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Bereichsspezifisches Management Produktionsmanagement, Qualitätskontrolle
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Produktionstechnik Fertigungstechnik
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Fertigungsindustrie
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Management Entscheidungsfindung
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Betriebswirtschaft: Theorie & Allgemeines
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Gender Studies, Geschlechtersoziologie
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Unternehmensorganisation, Corporate Responsibility Unternehmenskultur, Corporate Governance

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1: Baby Shoes - How it All Started
Chapter 2: Cowboy Boots - New Sheriffs in Town
Chapter 3: Steel Toes - Time to Get Moving
Chapter 4: Training Shoes - So Much Training, So Little Time
Chapter 5: High Heels - From the Plant to the Office
Chapter 6: Rain Boots - Weathering the Storm
Chapter 7: Tap Shoes - Dancing through the Noise
Chapter 8: Flats - Picking Up the Pace
Chapter 9: Flip Flops - Not Your Typical Spring Break
Chapter 10: Combat Boots - Battling for Lean Honor
Chapter 11: Boogie Shoes - Time to Celebrate

Über Autor(innen)

Shannon Karels is a Senior Operations Manager who has lead multiple lean transformations and run operations for two large publicly traded corporations across various industries and business models. She started her career in supply chain management and progressed through lean and operations leadership roles. Through this journey, Shannon has improved cultures in numerous manufacturing facilities by leading employee empowerment and engagement, and building highly successful teams, with a focus on business results. Shannon is known for leading accountable organizations built on trusting relationships that improve the companies’ profitability and customer experience.

Kathy Miller is a Senior Operations Executive who has held numerous global vice president and director roles both in manufacturing and lean enterprise leadership. Kathy is a Shingo Prize Recipient for Large Businesses as a Plant Manager. She started her career in Operations as a 17-year-old co-op student at a vehicle assembly plant, and progressed through engineering, marketing, lean, and operations leadership roles, working for four large publicly traded corporations in executive roles. Kathy is a transformational leader who consistently delivers impressive business results through team development, process discipline, and continuous improvement. Kathy is known for the creation of an inclusive culture based on trust, respect, and accountability.