PEER GROUPS
For experienced industry leaders that want to learn how their peers are improving so they can get better results.
Peer Groups Help You:
- Build a network
- See best practices on plant tours
- Make better decisions
- Learn how your peers are improving
- Know you’re not alone
“My peer group is fantastic! The collaboration, solidarity and ideation, are just a few of the many benefits from my HR peer group. ”
Matt Dillon, HR Manager, Twin City Fan
“My Peer Group has been an invaluable resource for feedback. It’s great to have a group with like roles and responsibilities as a sounding board.”
Dick Salonek, VP Finance, UMC
The process to join a peer group
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Step 1
Find a Peer Group
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Step 2
Attend as our guest
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Step 3
Join the group
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Step 4
Be a better leader
14 DIFFERENT PEER GROUPS
(Click the arrows to learn more about each)
Advanced Lean Enterprise
Typical Titles:
Lean, CI, or Operational Excellence Manager or Director Black belt or Master
Discussion Topics Include:
Developing improvement plans, systems and practices, Multi-site responsibility
Typical Company Size: 300 – 1,000 employees
Continuous Improvement
Typical Titles:
Lean, CI, Operational Excellence Coordinator or Manager, or Green Belt
Discussion Topics Include:
Coordinating improvements, executing plans, training in problem solving
Typical Company Size: 50 – 500 employees
Engineering Leadership
Typical Titles:
Engineering Manager, Director
Discussion Topics Include:
Strategies for NPD, continuation engineering, R&D, Project Management
Typical Company Size: 50 – 500 employees
Executive
Typical Titles:
CEO, President, General Manager
Discussion Topics Include:
Strategic plan, company culture, product/service offering
Typical Company Size: 50 – 500 employees
Financial Executive
Typical Titles:
Controller, VP Finance, CFO
Discussion Topics Include:
Financial strategies, policies and procedures for accounting, legal, HR, IT, admin
Typical Company Size: 50 – 500 employees
HR Executive
Typical Titles:
Head of HR, VP or Director
Discussion Topics Include:
Multi-site, Workforce strategy, employment brand employee value proposition
Typical Company Size: 300 – 1,000 employees
HR Management
Typical Titles:
HR Manager or Sr. HR Generalist
Discussion Topics Include:
Single site, Recruiting, training, compensation, employee relations,
Typical Company Size: 50 – 500 employees
Operations Management
Typical Titles:
Manager or Director
Discussion Topics Include:
Multi-department responsibility, capacity planning, positive labor relations
Typical Company Size: 50 – 500 employees
Production Management
Typical Titles:
Production Manager or Supervisor
Discussion Topics Include: Managing complex workflows, Employee Engagement, KPIs & metrics
Typical Company Size: 50 – 500 employees
Quality Management
Typical Titles:
Quality Manager/Director
Discussion Topics Include:
Product quality and reliability via QMS, CAPA or ISO systems
Typical Company Size: 50 – 500 employees
Safety Management
Typical Titles:
EHS Manager/Director, Safety Manager/Director
Discussion Topics Include:
Single site, Reduce risk from hazardous conditions, illness, death. Training others
Typical Company Size: 50 – 500 employees
Sales & Marketing
Typical Titles:
Sales/Marketing/Manager/Director
Discussion Topics Include:
Revenue, lead generation, customer/market penetration top line growth, brand awareness.
Typical Company Size: 50 – 500 employees
Senior Operations
Typical Titles:
VP, Director, Operations, Manufacturing
Discussion Topics Include:
Single site strategies for value stream margin and plant capabilities
Typical Company Size: 50 – 500 employees
Supply Chain
Typical Titles:
Supply Chain Manager/Director, Procurement, logistics, warehouse
Discussion Topics Include:
How to reduce total spend, ensure complete and on-time material delivery
Typical Company Size: 50 – 500 employees
FILL OUT THE FORM TO FIND A PEER GROUP
Peer groups are all located in Minnesota.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are peer groups for?
Experienced managers looking to benchmark with their peers.
How often do peer groups meet?
Once a month, Jan – Nov, all groups combine in Dec for the Mega Meeting.
Where do peer groups meet?
Peer groups are all based in Minnesota and meet in-person or in a hybrid format.
What are the expectations of peer group members?
Attend meetings, host your group and keep sensitive topics private.
What is the cost?
There are member and non-member rates that vary by group.