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154: How Women are Thriving in the Manufacturing Workforce with Allison Grealis, President & Founder of Women in Manufacturing

Manufacturing Happy Hour · 19 Sept 2023 · 36m

What this episode covers

Allison Grealis, President and Founder of Women in Manufacturing (WIM), explains how her organization supports, promotes, and inspires women in the industry through a global network of 20,000+ members and 32 local chapters. She details the evolution of WIM from a niche metal forming initiative to a standalone trade association, highlighting three specific leadership tracks designed for early career managers, production staff, and executives. Grealis advises manufacturing leaders to address workforce gaps by offering flexibility, investing in professional development, and ensuring transparent, inclusive promotion decisions rather than making advancement choices behind closed doors.

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Women in Manufacturing, Metal Forming Association, Thomas Company
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e-plan

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