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Column
 | February 11, 2013

Project Managers—Unsung Heroes of Automation

Top project managers have two things going for them—a robust and repeatable process, and leadership skills that that are founded on good communication, integrity, and the ability to influence.
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Column
 | January 22, 2013

Pinto Prognostications 2013

The new automation leaders will be those who can demonstrate that their products and services can yield significant productivity improvements, and navigate the complexities of global automation market
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Column
 | November 30, 2012

Are We Solving the Big Problems?

Jason Pontin never shies away from making a point. The cover of the current issue of MIT Technology Review (Volume 115, No. 6) features a picture of U.S.
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Column
 | November 1, 2012

Who Says Engineers Can’t Talk?

Ever hear the one about the extraverted engineer? He looks at your shoes when he talks to you.
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Column
 | September 4, 2012

Mentor Power

There are few things in the business world that are as effective and worthwhile as a good personal mentoring relationship.
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Blog Post | August 6, 2012

Raising Youth's Awareness of Manufacturing and Engineering

Happy Monday. I'm catching up from my last trip and starting on my next one.
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Mike Rothwell Joins PI North America Board
News
 | July 12, 2012

Rothwell Joins PI North America Board

Phoenix Contact's Mike Rothwell joins the PI North America board of directors.
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Manufacturing Resurgence
Blog Post | June 27, 2012

Siemens Industry Sector CEO Assesses Manufacturing Resurgence

In a private discussion with Dr. Helmuth Ludwig, Industry Sector CEO at Siemens Industry Inc., he offered insights on the manufacturing renaissance in the U.S. and the factors he sees driving a successful revival of the production industries in the U.S.
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Blog Post | June 8, 2012

5 Articles for the Automation Pro - Friday Edition

Interesting reads for Friday and the rest of the weekend for the automation professional.
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Feature Article
 | March 9, 2012

Orchestrating Success: Leadership Advice from the Pros

Perhaps there has never been a time in American history where it was more important than now for leaders in industry to rise—whether it is leading teams in the plant or taking leadership in national d
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Feature Article
 | March 9, 2012

Leadership Assessment Inventory

The following checklist provides an overview of the characteristics and behaviors that help shape successful leaders.
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Feature Article
 | March 9, 2012

10 Mistakes Leaders Should Avoid at All Costs

Enrique P. Fiallo, author, speaker, and blogger on purposeful leadership, wrote a “guest post” on Michael Hyatt’s blog (http://bit.ly/AbVoxQ). Check out the page for the complete post.
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Column
 | March 9, 2012

Packaging Leaders Are Learners

From the beginning of my career, I have sought information from people who had studied leadership and success. Writers from ancient times to now have written on the subject.
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Column
 | March 6, 2012

Leaders Are Learners -- And We Have Just the Opportunity

From the beginning of my career, I have sought information from people who had studied leadership and success. Writers from ancient times to now have written on the subject.
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New U.S. Schneider VP
News
 | February 7, 2012

Ramsey to Head U.S. Industry Business at Schneider Electric

Mary Ramsey replaces retired Andy Gravitt a senior vice president of Schneider Electric’s U.S. Industry Business.
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