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SUMMARY:10 Tools for Evaluating Employee Performance
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrint10 Tools for Evaluating Employee Performance\n(1.5 Hr\, virtual)\nThis program starts in: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nAre you struggling to hold employees accountable without damaging morale? Are productivity\, quality\, or employee retention suffering because supervisors lack effective performance evaluation tools? Many small and medium-sized manufacturers face the challenge of balancing operational demands with workforce development. As skilled labor becomes harder to find and retain\, organizations need practical ways to identify top performers\, address performance gaps\, and build a stronger workforce. \nThis webinar introduces ten proven tools that manufacturing leaders\, supervisors\, and HR professionals can use to evaluate employee performance more effectively. You’ll learn how to choose the right evaluation methods\, reduce common rating errors and bias\, and use performance data to support coaching\, development\, and better business results. Whether you’re building a performance management process from the ground up or strengthening an existing one\, you’ll leave with practical ideas you can apply immediately. \nRegister now for only $69!\nRegister \nWebinar login will be provided approximately one week prior to the session.\nLearning Objectives\n\nEvaluate and select appropriate employee performance assessment tools based on organizational needs\, job requirements\, and business goals.\nApply practical strategies to improve the accuracy\, consistency\, and fairness of performance evaluations\, including reducing common rating errors and bias.\nUse performance data to support employee development\, coaching\, succession planning\, and organizational performance improvement.\n\nYou will learn:\n\nPractical methods for identifying high performers\, documenting performance concerns\, and supporting employee growth with confidence.\nHow to incorporate ongoing feedback and coaching practices that drive engagement\, performance improvement\, and development.\nStrategies to improve the credibility of your performance management process and strengthen employee trust in evaluation decisions.\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThis course is ideal for: \n\nSenior and middle managers\nFront-line supervisors\nHuman resource practitioners\nOrganization development professionals\nTalent development professionals\n\nThis Workshop Includes:\n\nActionable insights from Dr. William Rothwell’s decades of research\, consulting\, and real-world experience.\nPractical tools\, templates\, and ideas that can be implemented immediately\, whether you’re building a formal system or improving an existing one.\n\nMeet Your Presenter\n \nWilliam J. Rothwell\, Ph.D.\, DBA\, SPHR\, SHRM-SCP\, RODC\, FLMI\, CPTD Fellow\, is President of Rothwell & Associates and Distinguished Professor Emeritus and Academy Professor at Penn State University. Over a career spanning fifty years\, he has consulted with more than fifty multinational corporations\, government agencies\, and nonprofit organizations worldwide in the areas of human resource management\, talent development\, organization development\, leadership development\, and performance improvement. He has chaired more than 120 doctoral committees and founded Penn State’s online master’s program in Organization Development and Talent Development. Dr. Rothwell has received numerous professional honors\, including ATD’s Distinguished Contribution to Workplace Learning and Performance Award\, the OD Network’s Lifetime Achievement Award\, induction into the International Adult and Continuing Education Hall of Fame\, and ISPI’s Thomas F. Gilbert Distinguished Professional Achievement Award. He is the author or editor of nearly 180 books\, including Beyond Traditional Performance Management (2026)\, Practicing Organization Development (5th ed.)\, Motivated to Stay\, and numerous other influential works on talent management\, leadership\, and organizational performance. \nNew book out in July 2026: \n \nRegister now for only $69!\nRegister \nWebinar login will be provided approximately one week prior to the session.\nPrint PDFPrint
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SUMMARY:Problem Solving with Root Cause Analysis
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintProblem Solving with Root Cause Analysis\n(3-Hr\, in-person\, Altoona\, PA)\nThis program begins in: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is Root Cause Analysis?\nAddressing only the symptoms of a problem without addressing the underlying cause will likely lead to its recurrence. Root Cause Analysis is a systematic approach designed to thoroughly identify\, define\, examine\, and address a problem at its source. \nRegister now for only $189!\nRegister \nLearning Objectives:\n\nDiscover problem definition and proper communication with stakeholders\nExamine problem identification\, analysis\, validation\, and prioritization\nLearn how to unlock root causes\, identify\, and implement solutions\n\nProgram Outline:\n\nWhat is a Root Cause?\n\nCauses vs. Symptoms\n\n\nIntroduction to PDCA Cycle\nProblem Recognition & Definition\n\nCompose Problem Statements\n\n\nProblem Validation\n\nAssess Current Reality with Questions\nData Collection\nInterpretation\n\n\nAnalyze Potential Causes and Find the Root\n\n5 Whys Approach\nCause & Effect\nProcess Charting\n\n\nDevelop a Solution\n\nExperiments\nData Collection\nFollow up & Communication\n\n\nStandardize the Solution\n\nCommunicate (what\, why\, where\, how)\n\n\nClosing Discussion/Q&A\n\nProblem Solving with Root Cause Analysis Outline \nWho Should Attend:\nThis program provides a practical overview and teaches the basic concepts of Root Cause Analysis. Perfect for frontline leaders\, new managers\, maintenance personnel\, and anyone whose job involves problem solving – the techniques taught at this workshop can be implemented immediately. \nRegister \nMeet Your Presenter:\n \nInstruction provided by IMC Business Advisor Tim Davis. Tim has over 35 years of management and operational experience in manufacturing businesses in Central and Southwestern PA. Various career roles include Operations Manager\, Safety Manager\, HR Manager\, Sales Manager\, Sales Rep\, Service Manager\, executive/business coach and trainer. His areas of expertise include employee development\, strategic planning\, people skills\, effective communication\, leadership\, safety\, time management\, sales and customer service. \n  \n  \nThis training qualifies for WEDnetPA funding for qualified participants. Not familiar with WEDnetPA funding\, contact IMC at info@imcpa.com. \nPrint PDFPrint
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LOCATION:St. Francis Curry Innovation Center\, 1425 11th Avenue\, Altoona\, PA\, 16601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Problem Solving with Root Cause Analysis
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintProblem Solving with Root Cause Analysis\n(3-Hr\, in-person\, Williamsport\, PA)\nThis program begins in: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is Root Cause Analysis?\nAddressing only the symptoms of a problem without addressing the underlying cause will likely lead to its recurrence. Root Cause Analysis is a systematic approach designed to thoroughly identify\, define\, examine\, and address a problem at its source. \nRegister now for only $189!\nRegister \nLearning Objectives:\n\nDiscover problem definition and proper communication with stakeholders\nExamine problem identification\, analysis\, validation\, and prioritization\nLearn how to unlock root causes\, identify\, and implement solutions\n\nProgram Outline:\n\nWhat is a Root Cause?\n\nCauses vs. Symptoms\n\n\nIntroduction to PDCA Cycle\nProblem Recognition & Definition\n\nCompose Problem Statements\n\n\nProblem Validation\n\nAssess Current Reality with Questions\nData Collection\nInterpretation\n\n\nAnalyze Potential Causes and Find the Root\n\n5 Whys Approach\nCause & Effect\nProcess Charting\n\n\nDevelop a Solution\n\nExperiments\nData Collection\nFollow up & Communication\n\n\nStandardize the Solution\n\nCommunicate (what\, why\, where\, how)\n\n\nClosing Discussion/Q&A\n\nProblem Solving with Root Cause Analysis Outline \nWho Should Attend:\nThis program provides a practical overview and teaches the basic concepts of Root Cause Analysis. Perfect for frontline leaders\, new managers\, maintenance personnel\, and anyone whose job involves problem solving – the techniques taught at this workshop can be implemented immediately. \nRegister \nMeet Your Presenter:\n \nInstruction provided by IMC Business Advisor Tim Davis. Tim has over 35 years of management and operational experience in manufacturing businesses in Central and Southwestern PA. Various career roles include Operations Manager\, Safety Manager\, HR Manager\, Sales Manager\, Sales Rep\, Service Manager\, executive/business coach and trainer. His areas of expertise include employee development\, strategic planning\, people skills\, effective communication\, leadership\, safety\, time management\, sales and customer service. \n  \n  \nThis training qualifies for WEDnetPA funding for qualified participants. Not familiar with WEDnetPA funding\, contact IMC at info@imcpa.com. \nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/rca-wmspt/
LOCATION:IMC\, 1127 W. 4th St.\, Williamsport\, PA\, 17701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Supply Chain Strategies for Immediate Impact
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrintSupply Chain Strategies for Immediate Impact\n(1 Hr\, virtual)\nThis program starts in: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nAre material shortages\, late customer deliveries\, chronic expediting\, rising costs\, or inventory imbalances disrupting your operation? Many manufacturers find themselves constantly reacting to supply chain issues instead of focusing on growth and profitability. If you’re struggling with too much inventory in some areas\, not enough in others\, supplier performance challenges\, production interruptions\, or increasing pressure from customers\, this webinar is for you. \nJoin us for a practical\, one-hour session that will help you identify the root causes of common supply chain problems and uncover immediate opportunities to improve performance\, reduce costs\, and strengthen your competitive position. \nRegister now for this no-cost webinar!\nRegister \nWebinar login will be provided approximately one week prior to the session.\nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to:\n\nRecognize the most common supply chain challenges that impact manufacturing performance\, customer service\, and profitability\nEvaluate supply chain effectiveness using key metrics\, data\, and operational indicators to identify hidden waste and improvement opportunities\nIdentify practical short-\, medium-\, and long-term actions that can improve inventory management\, supplier performance\, and operational efficiency\nApply proven supply chain best practices and strategic tools to build a more resilient\, cost-effective\, and customer-focused operation\nDevelop a roadmap for turning supply chain management into a competitive advantage that supports growth and profitability\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nHow to overcome delays\, shortages\, excess inventory\, and rising costs.\nHow to quickly identify root causes\, uncover quick wins\, and build a smarter\, more resilient supply chain.\nStrategic tools that support growth and profitability\n\nThis course is ideal for:\n\nBusiness owners and executives looking to improve margins and performance\nOperations\, supply chain\, and procurement leaders\nManufacturers facing delivery\, inventory\, or cost challenges\nTeams ready to move from reactive problem-solving to strategic improvement\n\nWhat You’ll Walk Away With:\n\nActionable insights you can implement immediately\nA clearer view of where your supply chain is losing time and money\nPractical tools to improve efficiency and decision-making\nA roadmap to turn your supply chain into a competitive advantage\n\nMeet Your Presenter\n \nBrian Wagner joined the IMC team as a Business Advisor in January 2024. As an IMC Business Advisor\, Brian works closely with Central PA manufacturers to provide objective\, expert advice and actionable solutions to drive economic success and profitable growth. \nBrian brings over 30 years of manufacturing experience to the IMC in the areas of production planning\, supply chain management\, procurement and distribution. Brian is a Certified Purchasing Manager\, Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management\, Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity and received his BSEG in Computer Science Engineering from Bucknell University. \n  \nRegister now for this no-cost webinar!\nRegister \nWebinar login will be provided approximately one week prior to the session.\nPrint PDFPrint
URL:https://imcpa.com/event/supply-chain-strategies/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T140000
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SUMMARY:Choosing the Right CMMC Strategy for Your Business Size\, Contracts\, and Risk Tolerance
DESCRIPTION:Print PDFPrint\nWith multiple compliance paths available\, selecting the right CMMC strategy is a business decision as much as a technical one. This capstone session will help contractors evaluate different approaches based on company size\, contract requirements\, available resources\, and risk tolerance. Participants will leave better equipped to choose a compliance path that fits their organization long-term. \nRegister \nOn the registration page\, please add IMC where asked:  What MEP or Apex Accelerator are you associated with? \nPrint PDFPrint
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