by Bob Williamson, CMRP, CPMM, MIAM, Editor | Apr 17, 2021 | Training & Qualification, Workforce Issues
This article is a follow-up to my April 5, 2021, newsletter column, “Skills-Training Quick Start.” To recap, in the column, I noted, among other things, that maintenance training doesn’t t have to be complicated. It can be straightforward when focused on...
by Bob Williamson, CMRP, CPMM, MIAM, Editor | Apr 5, 2021 | Newsletter Column, Training & Qualification
Developing maintenance training needn’t be complicated. It can be straightforward when focused on specific outcomes. Training alone, though, doesn’t make a person proficient in performing newly learned tasks on the job. The critical (often overlooked) step...
by Ken Bannister, MEch (UK), CMRP, MLE, Editor | Sep 14, 2020 | Newsletter Column, Training & Qualification
The path to maintenance knowledge has traditionally included a mix of college and “hands-on” learning through either an apprenticeship or university program. The quality and effectiveness of the education depended greatly on the student’s level of engagement and...
by Bob Williamson, CMRP, CPMM, MIAM, Editor | Aug 9, 2020 | Newsletter Column, Training & Qualification
“I showed them how to do it over and over again, but they just can’t seem to get it right.” Sound familiar? For decades I’ve helped industry focus on training results (a.k.a. learning) rather than focusing on training. Confused? Let’s briefly walk through what can...
by Bob Williamson, CMRP, CPMM, MIAM, Editor | Jul 17, 2020 | Training & Qualification
In this social distancing-era of the COVID-19 virus many businesses and governmental units are resorting to various video-conferencing platforms more than in the past. Virtual meetings are proving to be an effective way of managing many business necessities by...
by Bob Williamson, CMRP, CPMM, MIAM, Editor | Jul 12, 2020 | Newsletter Column, Training & Qualification
Since we’re well into the year under the cloud of COVID-19, many organizations have resorted to a variety of video-conferencing platforms to stay in touch and tokeep business-decision-making moving forward. Educators, too, have transitioned to online classes for...
by Bob Williamson, CMRP, CPMM, MIAM, Editor | Apr 10, 2020 | Training & Qualification, Workforce Issues
Most of us associated with plant operations and maintenance were excited about learning to make and fix things while we were in school. But that rarely seems to happen in today’s schools. Basically, our model was learning by doing. More accurately, it was probably the...
by Bob Williamson, CMRP, CPMM, MIAM, Editor | Mar 27, 2020 | Training & Qualification
One of the toughest challenges in teaching and coaching is when the would-be learner responds by saying “I know how to do it.” I’m sure such individuals are absolutely, positively convinced they know how to do “it” (whatever “it” may be). The question we as teachers...
by Bob Williamson, CMRP, CPMM, MIAM, Editor | Feb 2, 2020 | Training & Qualification, Workforce Issues
The U.S. manufacturing sector continues to grow, even as a skills shortage persists. With the intelligent use of technologies and automation, we will continue to need many more skilled people in the manufacturing labor force. The U.S. military veterans my just be that...
by Heinz Bloch, P.E., Editor | Jan 12, 2020 | The Bloch Files, Training & Qualification, Workforce Issues
Experienced manufacturers can be effective tutors: Consider selecting the best qualified from among them and make them your technology providers. Involve those technology providers in presenting well-structured half-day (or longer) seminars at your facility, and find...
