Community Groups
Connect with people you can trust, solve your challenges faster
For manufacturers to
Leverage Proven Experience
Avoid endless research on the internet. Connect with people that have gone through similar challenges, leverage their experience, and solve your issues faster.
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Members: $0 – Included with membership!
Non-members: No Access (Become a member)
“I enjoyed meeting other HR Professionals in manufacturing, sharing ideas, and discussing leadership development best practices.”
Amy Walker, Sr HR Generalist, Life Fitness
“The CI group is obviously knowledgeable and willing to help others. The discussion on engagement was particularly interesting.”
Jonah Peters, CI Facilitator, Electronic Systems Inc.
ONLINE COMMUNITY GROUPS
CONNECT WITH PEOPLE YOU TRUST
HR COMMUNITY GROUP
Typical Roles:
HR Business Partners, HR Generalists, or HR Managers, with 5+ years’ experience.
Typical Topics:
Recruiting, Onboarding, Training & Development, Total Rewards, Performance Management, Separation, Alumni Relations.
Typical Company Size:
Between 100 – 500 employees.
Meeting Time & Location:
Online via zoom on the 1st Tuesday of the month from 12:30 – 1:30pm CST. No meetings in July and December.
CI COMMUNITY GROUP
Typical Roles:
CI Engineers, OE Specialists, or CI Managers with 5+ years’ experience.
Typical Topics:
Kaizen events, Waste Walks, Problem Solving, Change Management, Bottlenecks, 5S, Quick Wins, A3 & DMAIC Projects.
Typical Company Size:
Between 100 – 500 employees.
Meeting Time & Location:
Online via zoom on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 12:30 – 1:30pm CST. No meetings in July and December.
OPS COMMUNITY GROUP
Typical Roles:
Plant, Value Stream, or Operations Manager with 5+ years of experience.
Typical Topics:
Production performance, process improvement, bottlenecks, problem solving, workforce coordination, standard work, and consistent results.
Typical Company Size:
Between 50 – 500 employees.
Meeting Time & Location:
Online via zoom on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 12:30 – 1:30pm CST. No meetings in July and December.
(COMING AUGUST 2026)
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HOW IT WORKS
- Monthly online meetings – plus online forum feedback 24/7
- Professionally facilitated peer-to-peer discussions
- Curated groups based on role and responsibility
- One seat per group is included with Company Membership
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