Manufacturers need training to move their organizations forward, improve quality, meet customer demands and grow. The challenge is that many feel that they can’t take their teams out of production because they don’t have enough people. So the problems get bigger, and the risks increase.

This execution gap can cause paralysis within an organization. The big picture seems too daunting; nothing is done. Yet the important thing is to buck the status quo and start.

While the best approach is to create an overarching strategy for a sustainable, performancedriven learning program that drives action, you don’t have to wait until that is in place before acting. In tandem with the bigger plan, do something small. Then take another small step. These small wins will ultimately add up to more significant progress.