The charm of natural wood has an unrivalled appeal. It is especially true when it comes to creating signature spaces. Plywood, often under-appreciated, is a versatile and eco-friendly material perfect for woodworking. The Appeal of Plywood in Woodworking Plywood consists of thin layers of wood veneer, stacked and bonded under heat and pressure. Its strength and stability have made it a mainstay in construction and furniture design. With a wide variety of types available, plywood suits…
And Your People Can Help You Get There “All entrepreneurs experience setbacks, but successful entrepreneurs move from one setback to the next without losing their…
Cabinet production has remained consistent over the last 40 years. Production technology improvements have worked to enhance productivity and profits while maintaining the process. However,…
Employees are a crucial part of any organisation. Training and development should be as important to senior management and CEOs as bringing more customers/sales. In the words of Steve Jobs, “It doesn’t make sense to hire smart people and tell them what to do; we hire smart people so they can tell us what to do.” To stay competitive, however, each employee must continuously improve their skills to be a productive part of their team.…
The skills shortage has been a problem since the dawn of the modern corporate system. Both companies and employees have not been able to…
Do you invest in your physical health and appearance by going to the gym or buying supplements? How about your psychological well-being? As recent research…
Compared to the high-tech industry with its wealth of product innovations, most industries seem slow and boring. That is what I thought when I visited one of the largest office furniture manufacturers in North America in the summer of 2007. The Global Commodity Manager of the company granted me a tour through the production facility including an area where partition walls for office cubicles and metal filing cabinets were manufactured. The production manager responsible for…
Let’s face it – most people don’t grow up fantasizing working in woodworking. Even after flying, firefighting, policing, you-tubing, instagramming, snap chatting, and countless others…
Many employers/owners speak of the skills gap and the need for employees. I hope to address these needs with action items that can be implemented…
If you are the owner, leader or manager of a woodworking business and want to see your shop consistently run better and grow more quickly, then using the following Entrepreneurial Operating System techniques can help you and your team simplify, clarify and achieve your vision. Long Term Vision: This includes your Mission, Purpose, and Core Values. The goal is to get everyone in your organization on the same page with where you’re going and how…