Manufacturing is a big business for Oklahoma. Making up nearly 10% of the state’s economic output in 2019, the manufacturing sector employed 136,000 individuals who had an average salary of more than $70,000, according to the National Association of Manufacturers. Meridian Technology Center’s Workforce and Economic Development team is launching a new Certified Production Technician […]

Leaders are responsible for creating and maintaining an environment that contributes to employee motivation and commitment and for bringing out the best in people every day. Effective leaders understand which behaviors influence the success of those around them, and coaching is the cornerstone of that process. Beginning February 22, Carol Naberhaus will lead a four-week […]

Are the Zoom meetings you’re part of feeling a little tired and boring? They don’t have to be. Virtual meetings can be just as engaging and effective as face-to-face settings, but the trick is to make those sessions participant-centered. Learn how to engage your virtual audience right from the start, hold their attention, and deliver […]

The best supervisors and managers are clear-minded, performance-driven and people-oriented. They must be able to effectively assess their work situations, understand and communicate with all employees, and determine the most appropriate responses to get the job done on time, within budget and up to standard. These characteristics don’t always come naturally, but they can be […]