Karico Performance Solutions focuses on workforce training. While executive training is well accepted, workforce training has been overlooked as a way of unlocking the potential within an organization.
Karico focuses on generating an immediate and positive impact as well as creating long-term sustainable change by enhancing employee engagement, productivity and performance.
How responsive is the workforce to this kind of workshop?
In Karin's words: I have never seen more appreciative participants. My passion comes from their eagerness to learn how they can become more effective and more fulfilled not only in their work, but also their life.
While managers expect their workers to continually go above and beyond, it is difficult to know how to encourage them to do so. When workers feel management doesn't care about them, it can undermine their own sense of caring about the success of the company. So how can that gap be bridged?
In Karin's words: Managers must be able to communicate goals, to help workers see the big picture - the vision. People have to feel that what they do plays an important role in the success of their organization. Their own self-interest has to align with what's in the organization's best interest. It all comes down to strengthening the relationship between workers and management.
Why are these issues of particular importance in today's business environment?
In Karin's words: It is important to restore employee confidence to move forward during these challenging times. Our goal is to re-engage and refocus employees on success today and growth tomorrow. Although the layoff survivors still have their jobs, they are struggling, worried about their job security and the future. Instead of playing to their insecurities, why not give them more control over their workplace? That is the key to an organization building a foundation for ongoing success.
It isn’t only content and structure that define KARICO workshops and training. Just as important is the rapport that develops between Karin’s team and the participants.
You might think workers would be resistant to this kind of process. What is their attitude at the outset? How do they react?
In Karin's words: When they hear about our depth of experience in the world of manufacturing, we immediately earn their trust – because we understand them. They share their concerns and are very excited to be part of a positive change process.
Are participants reticent to express themselves?
In Karin's words: We find people really open up when they are given a forum. They know that we are listening and are eager for their input.
What process do you follow in your workshops?
In Karin's words: Our model is based on the concept that change starts within yourself. It’s not about blaming others, or waiting to follow someone else’s lead. If you want to create a better work environment, you have to start by improving yourself. Then you can inspire others – you can nurture energy and ideas of others.
What is the goal?
In Karin's words: Our goal is to rock the manufacturing world. It is time for a change. That means change for the individual and the organization. We set out to develop the best individuals, the best leaders, and the best team to create the best organization. The entire organization emerges energized – and that drives both performance and productivity.
What actually changes?
In Karin's words: Even during a single two-hour workshop, we see people come "alive". When they leave our workshop they walk away with Increased self-awareness and the goal on becoming the best they can be. Results are shown by improved performance and increased productivity.
"Heidi and Karin, You're doing a great job. All of us guys from the night shift felt emotionally charged
after your sessions. No kidding! We became kinder and more supportive to each other. We began
seeing each other as members of one family... You touched some strings in our souls.
Continue your great work!"
– Sergey Tishkin, CNC Mill Operator
LHM Technologies Inc.