Team Building – Industrial Talk

Brian Hronchek with Eruditio

Scott MacKenzie — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:00:00 +0000

Industrial Talk is onsite at SMRP 31 and talking to Brian Hronchek, Principal Trainer at Eruditio about “In the oversaturated world of Technology it always gets down to the people”.

Scott MacKenzie and Brian Hronchek discuss the importance of people in industrial innovation and the challenges faced in the reliability, maintenance, and asset management sectors. Brian shares his background, including his service in the Marines and transition to the reliability field at US Steel. They highlight the disconnect between the availability of technology and the lack of trained personnel, attributing it to a shift in corporate focus from employees and customers to shareholders in the 1970s. Brian emphasizes that investing in employee training and development can increase retention and productivity. They conclude that a cultural shift towards valuing people is crucial for long-term success in industry.

Action Items

[ ] Connect with Brian Hronchek on LinkedIn.
[ ] Highlight Brian's company Eruditio or solutions on the industrial talk podcast.
[ ] Attend the next SMRP conference for asset management, maintenance, and reliability professionals.

Outline

Introduction and Conference Overview

Scott MacKenzie welcomes listeners to the Industrial Talk podcast, emphasizing the focus on industrial professionals and their innovations.
Scott highlights the current location at SMRP's 31st annual conference, noting the significant presence of technology and people.
Scott encourages listeners to visit smrp.org for resources related to reliability, maintenance, and asset management.
Scott introduces Brian Hronchek, who is attending the conference for the first time, and asks for his first impression.

Brian Hronchek's Background and Military Experience

Brian shares his professional journey, starting with his service in the Marines from 1997 to 2007, where he worked on F-18 aircraft.
Brian met his wife, an engine mechanic, during his time in the Marines, and they started a family in 2000.
Brian was selected for an officer program and attended Purdue University, where he earned an aerospace engineering degree.
Brian's military experience, particularly in the infantry, helped him develop strong people skills, which he later applied in the reliability profession.

Transition to Reliability and Industry Challenges

Brian discusses his transition to Exelon as a maintenance manager, where he was introduced to reliability but found it poorly implemented.
Brian applied for a reliability position at US Steel and quickly realized the importance of reliability principles, which aligned with his military experience.
Scott and Brian discuss the challenges of embracing reliability and asset management within organizations, emphasizing the need for continuous education.
Brian explains the root cause of these challenges, tracing it back to the shift in corporate focus from employees and customers to shareholders in the 1970s.

Impact of Corporate Focus on Training and Maintenance

Brian attributes the decline in training and maintenance to the influence of Milton Friedman and the shift towards shareholder focus.
Scott shares a personal experience of a company going public and the immediate change in focus from customers to shareholders.
Brian and Scott discuss the disconnect between the need for trained personnel and the reluctance of organizations to invest in training and retention.
Brian emphasizes the importance of understanding where real value is created, such as job planning and work request processes, rather than focusing solely on technology and data.

The Role of Training and Retention in Organizational Success

Brian argues that investing in training and retaining employees actually increases their loyalty and commitment to the organization.
Scott acknowledges the counterintuitive nature of this idea but agrees that proper training and valuing employees can lead to better retention.
Brian shares an insight from an interview with Sam Sorbo, who defined wealth as the transfer of knowledge, highlighting the value of investing in employees' education.
Scott and Brian discuss the need for a cultural shift in organizations to prioritize training and people over short-term profit gains.

Conclusion and Contact Information

Scott and Brian conclude the conversation by emphasizing the importance of people and culture in achieving success in reliability and asset management.
Brian provides his contact information, including his website and LinkedIn profile, for listeners interested in connecting with him.
Scott encourages listeners to visit smrp.org and get involved in the community to learn more about reliability, maintenance, and asset management.
The podcast wraps up with a reminder of the upcoming SMRP conference and the importance of continuous learning and collaboration in the industrial field.

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BRIAN HRONCHEK'S CONTACT INFORMATION:

Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-h-1ab3401b8/

Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eruditio-llc/

Company Website: https://www.eruditio.com/

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Kathy Gallowitz with Vanguard Veteran

Scott MacKenzie — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 15:00:00 +0000

Industrial Talk is chatting with Lt. Col. (Ret) Kathy Lowrey Gallowitz, Founder and CEO at Vanguard Veteran, LLC about “Why and How to Build a Veteran Talent Strategy”. The following is a summary of our conversation:

Veteran talent strategies with retired Lieutenant Colonel Cathy Galloway. 0:03
- Veteran talent strategist Kathy Gallowitz helps companies integrate skilled and dedicated veterans into their workforce.
- Scott MacKenzie invites listeners to join Industrial Talk to amplify their voice and solve industry problems.
Supporting veterans and their families. 4:25
- Kathy Galloway shares her personal experience growing up as a Navy brat and how it shaped her perspective on the military and civilian cultures.
- Kathy is passionate about supporting veterans and aims to start a podcast to connect with them and offer opportunities for growth.
- Speaker shares their passion for veterans after moving and realizing experiences were different, leading to outreach program to educate and support troops and their families.
Veteran transition to civilian life and career development. 9:16
- Veteran shares story of starting a hiring program for fellow veterans, finding purpose in helping others transition.
- Scott MacKenzie discusses the challenges of transitioning from military to civilian life, including identity loss and adapting to new roles and responsibilities.
- Speaker highlights the importance of self-discovery and personal development in finding the right career fit, even for those who have never joined the military.
Military transition and connection challenges. 14:08
- Kathy describes the difficulty of adjusting to civilian life after military service, particularly the loss of camaraderie.
- Kathy mentions the overwhelming complexity of everyday tasks in America, such as the variety of ketchup and cereal options in grocery stores.
- Kathy discusses the challenges of transitioning from military to civilian life, including the importance of building connections with fellow veterans to combat feelings of loneliness and isolation.
- The DoD Skill Bridge program offers a unique solution by allowing service members to gain work experience in a civilian setting before leaving the military, with the approval of their commander.
Connecting veterans with job opportunities. 18:36
- Organization connects veterans with employers, helping them become “veteran ready” and retain talent.
- Speaker identifies various sources of veteran talent for employers, including service-specific programs and nonprofits.
Hiring veterans for their skills and work ethic. 22:58
- Kathy offers guidance on hiring veterans, including using a military skills translator and leveraging their skills.
- Kathy highlights the benefits of hiring veterans, including their operational focus, mission focus, and technical aptitudes.
- Scott MacKenzie is interested in understanding why it's important for him to hire veterans and what benefits it brings to his organization.
The benefits of hiring veterans for their skills and loyalty. 27:48
- Scott MacKenzie and Speaker 2 discuss the importance of training in the military, with Kathy sharing a personal anecdote about flight school and never being able to operationalize their training in the real world.
- Both speakers emphasize that training in the military is not just technical, but also leadership training, with Speaker 2 expressing disappointment about not being able to use their flight nurse training in a real-world setting.
- Developing relationships with veteran talent sources is crucial for business success.
Hiring and supporting military veterans in the workplace. 31:50
- Kathy highlights the importance of understanding military culture and the challenges of transitioning from military to civilian life, emphasizing the need for empathy and open-mindedness in hiring and fostering belonging.
- Kathy shares their personal experience of hiring veterans in their business and the positive impact they had on the company's work ethic, resilience, and perseverance.
- Scott MacKenzie and Speaker 2 discuss the importance of understanding the military mindset and experience in the workplace.
- They emphasize the value of having a dedicated military recruiter or champion within a company to support veteran job seekers.
- Kathy discusses the Twin Talent Academy's basic and advanced training events for hiring and retaining military veterans, with a focus on providing practical feedback and opportunities for success.
- Kathy shares a story about a Navy SEAL who pulled practical jokes on his coworkers, highlighting the importance of giving feedback and correcting behavior to ensure success in the workplace.
Veteran talent strategy and resources. 39:04
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- Kathy Gallowitz: Veteran talent strategy expert & resource for collaboration.

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