With over 20 years in the industry, Maria joined the IMEC team 2 years ago as a regional manager. Her expertise as a business leader with a passion for strategic change, proves to be an asset as she works with Illinois manufacturers to realize their visions into actionable plans, helping to create their competitive futures.
MOST REWARDING PROJECT?
I find great satisfaction when everyone in the organization is empowered to create the solution. In a recent project, I partnered with leadership and employees to transform daily activities and annual strategies that identified a united direction and built a framework to achieve those goals.
MOST CHALLENGING PROJECT THAT RESULTED IN POSITIVE IMPACTS?
Any change is challenging. I work with a team to identify and foster skill that ultimately create trust in the new process. This increases productivity and positive results.
NEW INDUSTRY TREND YOU’RE INTERESTED IN PURSUING THAT DRIVES GROWTH THROUGH ENTERPRISE EXCELLENCE?
I am interested in helping companies expand their workforce by creating a Neuro-diverse environment and am exploring more digital advances that will contribute to improved process efficiencies.
COMMON TOPICS NOTICED WITHIN THE INDUSTRY?
The competition for employees and the strategies to retain them continues to be a common theme in the industry. As a result, organizational culture is adapting to attract and retain the new workforce.
MOST USEFUL MEDIA FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT?
One book that has really resonated with me is Big Potential by Shaun Achor.
“Sustained growth requires systemic change.” Maria Moran, Regional Manager (IMEC)
Learn more about Maria and how she can help you create your competitive future here.
