Manufacturing Roundtables
Manufacturers don't need more presentations. They need a place to talk through what is actually happening inside their business.
The Roundtable Series brings manufacturing leaders together in small, peer-level groups to have honest, facilitated conversations about the challenges they are facing right now.
Kansas City Manufacturing Network members receive free registration to all roundtables in this series. The discount will be automatically applied during registration.
How It Works:
- Quarterly sessions focused on timely, relevant challenges
- Small group format to encourage real discussion
- Facilitated conversations guided by Phillips & Co
- Participant-driven topics based on what matters most in the room
Executive Roundtable
Leadership can be isolating. Especially in manufacturing.
The Executive Roundtable creates a space for senior leaders to step out of the day-to-day and talk through the real decisions, pressures, and opportunities shaping their business.
What You Will Gain:
- Honest discussion with other manufacturing leaders
- Insight into how others are solving similar challenges
- A trusted environment to think through decisions
- Clarity on what to do next
Who Should Attend:
- Owners
- Presidents
- Plant Managers and General Managers
- Senior leaders responsible for business performance
Executive Roundtable Schedule:
Wednesday, August 19 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | Virtual
Tuesday, October 13 | Time TBD | In-Person at KCMN SWOT Summit
Human Resources Roundtable
Workforce challenges are not theoretical. They are happening every day on your shop floor.
The Human Resources Roundtable is designed for manufacturing HR leaders to share what is working, what is not, and how others are navigating hiring, retention, culture, and compliance in today’s environment.
What You Will Gain:
- Practical ideas you can apply immediately
- Perspective from peers facing the same challenges
- A space to talk openly about workforce issues
- Confidence in the decisions you are making
Who Should Attend:
- HR Managers and Directors
- Talent and Workforce Leaders
- Anyone responsible for hiring, retention, or culture
Human Resources Roundtable Schedule:
Tuesday, October 13 | Time TBD | In-Person at KCMN SWOT Summit
Wednesday, December 16 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | Virtual
What Participants Are Saying:
- “None of us quite knew what to expect, but this was wonderful and a delight.”
- “We are all very hungry to fix our problems.”
- “It is almost like therapy knowing someone else has had our same problems.”
Real Ideas Coming Out of the Room:
- “I’d love to try the mentorship program that was talked about. If we assigned someone a mentor in their first 90 days, that would put the new employee at ease and ensure continuity of training instead of just throwing someone on the floor.”
- “I’d like to discuss using a 10/4 schedule during the summer, which is our normal downtime and could really help with retention.”
- “Spending time on the floor is a good reminder that not all the important recruiting or HR functions happen at a desk.”
Be Part of the Conversation
If you are working through challenges in your business, you are not alone, and you do not have to solve them alone. Join a group of manufacturers who are willing to share, learn, and move forward together.