Getting more women into leadership roles is important for every industry but especially for manufacturing. The sector lags behind others in terms of representation, particularly in the C-Suite. What does it take to attract women to the industrial space? What can companies do to retain these women? What guidance do current women leaders have for the next generation to improve their chances for a successful career in manufacturing? Kristin Graybill shares the results of the Manufacturers Alliance Research report called In Her Own Words: Breaking The Glass Ceiling Is Good For Business.  

Highlights 

• The real story behind Rosie The Riveter 

• How to be more intentional with your hiring and interview process

• The return on investment of having a strong culture 

Links: 

• Manufacturers Alliance Research Report: In Her Own Words https://www.manufacturersalliance.org/research-insights/in-her-own-words 

• Download the Building Better Report https://ambitiontheory.com/building-better-report/ 

• Book a Call with us at https://www.ambitiontheory.com/bookacall 

• Leadership Accelerator Program Details: https://ambitiontheory.com/lap 

Connect on LinkedIn: 

• Ambition Theory https://www.linkedin.com/company/ambition-theory/ 

• Andrea Janzen https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreajanzen/ 

• Manufacturers Alliance https://www.linkedin.com/company/manufacturersalliance/ 

• Kristin Graybill https://www.linkedin.com/in/kgraybill/ 

Special Thanks to Lucinda Dykens of Coastal Virtual Solutions for editing this episode.