Some skills can be trained. Others can only be coached.
Leadership training, coaching and retention consulting for the people who run the floor. Based in Wisconsin.
Founded by Jacob VandenPlas, 13 years in Wisconsin’s 32nd Red Arrow.
Most companies train the technical side very well. Very few coach the character it takes to lead. Competency gets people promoted. Character is what keeps a crew.
Trained. Your company has this.
Running the line, safety procedures, quality checks, the scheduling system, machine setup.
Coached. This is what we do.
Feedback that lands, trust that lasts, staying calm when it goes wrong, handing over a decision, noticing what went right.
Three deposits before every withdrawal.
More often than not, people only hear about the bad. You need three positives before you can address a negative and have it land. Keeping that balance is a skill, and it is the first one we coach.
- Caught him doing it right. Said so. Deposit
- Asked what would make Tuesday easier. Deposit
- Let her make the call on the changeover. Deposit
- Corrected the missed check. Once. Withdrawal
Three ways to work with us.
One-day workshop
For owners and HR who want to see the material first. A full day with your leaders, and an action item for each of them.
About the workshop
3 to 6 month program
The core of the program with follow-up between sessions, for the company that can't commit to a full year.
About the program
12-month program
The full program, and a written synopsis of where every manager stands: retrain, train further, promote, or cut them free.
About the full year
Most companies get very good at putting out fires. Very few make sure the next one never starts.
How prevention worksBuilt for the floor, not the boardroom.
Anywhere the supervisors come up from the crew. Sound familiar?
What did the last quit cost you?
We have people on the floor, making about $ an hour. In the last twelve months, of them left.
On Gallup's range it is $275,000 to $1,100,000. And 42% of people who quit say their manager or company could have prevented it.
Let's talk about that numberConservative estimate: 33% of annual pay per exit, Work Institute 2025 Retention Report. Range: one-half to two times annual salary per exit, Gallup. Preventable exits, 42%: Gallup, 2024. Annual pay assumes 2,080 hours. Estimates only.
Start with a conversation.
Tell us what is happening on your floor. We will talk it through and tell you honestly whether we are a fit. No deck, no pitch.
Rather call? (000) 000-0000
