Keynote Speaker David DeLong Presents at the WMEP Manufacturing Matters 2011 Conference

Eagles Talent is proud to work with the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP) Manufacturing Matters! 2011 Conference to bring David DeLong in as their keynote speaker today. David will provide practical lessons on the executive’s role in leading talent management initiatives at a time of unprecedented demographic and organizational changes.

The Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP) enhances the success of Wisconsin’s small to midsize manufacturers by providing expert and accessible services in the areas of growth and innovation, continuous improvement, training, export assistance, supply chain management and profitable sustainability. WMEP is a strong advocate for manufacturers in Wisconsin and supports Wisconsin manufacturing at a national level. To learn more about the importance of WMEP, click here.

David DeLong is the co-author of The Executive Guide to High-Impact Talent Management, which shares strategies to evaluate and measure workforce and leadership investments, assess the talent management IQ of leadership teams and communicate principles to drive recruiting, development and retention programs.

In a recent article from the InBusiness Madison:
According to David DeLong … (WMEP) Manufacturing Matters! Conference, many manufacturers face a present and looming threat to their growth because of a shortage of experienced welders, machinists, and other highly skilled laborers. In short, says DeLong, there’s currently a mismatch “between what skills the workforce has and what skills management and companies need.”

Davide DeLong identifies three key factors that are contributing to this problem: 1) The workforce is aging, 2) manufacturing jobs are becoming more complex and sophisticated, and 3) young people are simply avoiding careers in manufacturing.

David’s expertise is helping companies solve performance and staffing problems caused by an aging workforce and skills shortages. If you are interested in having David DeLong as a keynote speaker for your conference, visit our ‘Contact Us’ page here.