Hosted by Megan Coniff, Director of Content at Thomas, and Allison Grealis, the President and Founder of Women in Manufacturing, this webinar dives into key insights from the 2024 "Career Advancement Survey and Report," produced and published by Xometry, Thomas, and Women in Manufacturing Association. This webinar also details a thought-provoking panel discussion with Joanna C. Cooper, General Manager at Daimler Truck, and Jana Gessner, Global Vice President of Environmental, Health, and Safety at Pepsi Co.
Innovation and resilience are essential as leaders balance long-term goals with immediate solutions. AI-driven features like enhanced connectivity, voice-activated systems, and autonomous driving are key to meeting evolving customer expectations.
McKinsey predicts nearly all new vehicles will be internet-connected by 2030, but this requires rapid development, scaling, and customer buy-in. #AI is also transforming manufacturing, promising cost reductions and enhanced safety.
What does an effective end-to-end AI strategy look like for #automotive companies? This two-part webinar by Kyndryl and Microsoft, explores AI opportunities and implementation challenges in the automotive sector.
Bridge Confidence and Competence for a Positive Culture
How well does your company bridge competence and confidence? How does that bridge transform executive leadership? Leadership that creates a positive work culture that drives results?
Dr. Joey’s guest on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast has the blueprint and skills to build this bridge.
Joanna and Dr. Joey talk about how:
🌞 executive leaders bridge competence and confidence which grows a positive work culture and drives results.
🌞 leadership and personality Assessments align individual strengths with organizational roles to enhance effectiveness.
🌞 innovative strategies and a strong focus on inclusion and diversity attract and retain STEM talent.
In May 2024, Joanna joined a line up of speakers at the 36th Annual Shingo Conference in sunny Orlando, FL.
In her keynote titled, It's Tricky: I thought I knew but I had no idea, Joanna reflected on the starting point of her journey with the Shingo model back in 2016. Since then it's been a road filled with challenges, twists and turns. She highlights for audiences the "realities" of the process to from where you are to where you're trying to go. In this authentic recap of her own experience, she shares how "tricky" it is to pursue the journey of excellence we've all been inspired to travel.
In March 2024, Joanna joined a line up of dynamic women at the Women in Manufacturing "WiM South" Regional Conference in Atlanta, GA.
In her keynote titled, Purpose Driven Career: Envision, Position, Advocate, Network
Joanna guides the audience through 4 pillars of driving towards a career of purpose:
-Let your vision chart your purpose
-Crystallize your goals
-Be your own best advocate
-Build and nurture your network
Joanna Cooper on Building People Who Build Trucks
Key Takeaways:
-Daimler Trucks produces Freightliner medium-duty trucks, including box trucks and 18-wheelers.
-The company collaborates with customers like Penske Truck Leasing and Ryder to provide trucks for various purposes.
-Daimler Trucks has been focusing on automation, safety features, and autonomous truck development.
-They are actively working on electrification, with the production of electric Big Rig trucks and medium-duty variants.
-The transition to electrification requires customer and dealer acceptance and involves long development cycles.
-Joanna Cooper believes in living a purpose-driven life and finds passion in taking risks, being uncomfortable, and building people who build trucks.
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