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March 24, 2025UWEBC Featured Member: Tamara Fox from Sartori Company
This month, we are excited to feature Tamara Fox, Director of Sales & Operations Planning at Sartori Company! We had the opportunity to connect with Tamara and gain valuable insights into the exciting work her …
March 5, 2025Turning Data into Strategic Decision-Making
On February 11, 2025, UWEBC hosted an enlightening Data and Analytics event, Metrics That Matter: Letting Purpose Focus Analytics. Led by Technology Practice Director Heidi Rozmiarek and Customer Care Practice Director Matthew Cone, the event …
March 5, 2025Avoiding Change Fatigue: Keeping Sight of Humans with Ongoing Change
Our event on Avoiding Change Fatigue: Keeping Sight of Humans with Ongoing Change was held on January 28, 2025. Considering today’s current work environment, change is constant and continuous. This session highlights practical strategies to …
February 5, 2025UWEBC Director’s Message: January 2025
Navigating the Uncharted Waters: Building Dynamic Capabilities for a Thriving Future A year ago, my message explored strategies for enhancing individual and team performance with continuous professional learning. Our focus in 2025 shifts to developing …
January 22, 2025Tech Trends 2025 Highlighting Industry 4.0
On December 5, 2024, our UWEBC Technology Peer Group hosted an event on Tech Trends 2025, highlighting Industry 4.0. Led by Technology Practice Director Heidi Rozmiarek, this event showcased cutting-edge technologies with hands-on demos in …
January 6, 2025Agile Synergy: Integrating People, Processes, and Technology for Organizational Resilience
In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, organizational resilience has emerged as not just a defensive strategy, but a key driver of success. To thrive amidst uncertainty, companies must learn to adapt quickly, innovate continuously, …
December 3, 2024Let’s Talk Business With Fiskars: Sustainability, Design, and Innovation in a Global Environment
On November 18, 2024, the Wisconsin School of Business hosted a captivating fireside chat featuring Nathalie Ahlström, CEO of Fiskars, and Keijo Karjalainen, Deputy Consul General of Finland. The discussion, moderated by Professor Ann Terlaak, …
November 25, 2024The Impact of Career Management and Internal Mobility on Development and Organizational Competence
Career management is a journey we all revisit throughout our lives, driven by the desire for growth and new opportunities. This theme was central to our recent event on September 4, 2024, where UWEBC Practice …
October 9, 2024Marketing Analytics: Using Real-Time Data to Optimize Campaigns and Measure ROI
Collaboration across teams and “systems” is a key driver of success, and we were thrilled to hear from our member companies Schneider, Mercury Marine, SAP, and enosix at our Marketing Analytics: Using Real-Time Data to …
September 4, 2024Data Storytelling for Business Understanding and Progress: Visualization, Dashboarding, and Beyond
Data can be gathered and shared from virtually any source, but mastering the art of interpreting, communicating, and leveraging this information is essential for fostering business growth, understanding, and advancement. At our recent Data & …
July 30, 2024Inventory Management – Too Much vs Not Enough
Navigating the dynamic challenges of supply and demand in today’s business landscape is no small feat. Under the leadership of Jenny Patzlaff, our virtual Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Special Interest Group convened on June …
July 10, 2024Technology Innovations in Marketing: The Impact of Generative AI on Modern Marketing Practices
Undoubtedly, AI is becoming increasingly relevant. On May 9, 2024, our Marketing Peer Group discussed cutting-edge advancements in Generative AI and uncovering their transformative effects on marketing strategies and practices. Marketing professionals gathered in a …
June 5, 2024Re-Skilling Your Supply Chain Team
Within the ever-changing landscape of today’s business environment, the approaches towards effective training are at the forefront of many decisions made today in creating high-performing teams and leaders. Led by Jenny Patzlaff, our Supply Chain …
May 8, 20242024 Wisconsin Digital Symposium Recap
In our fast-paced and rapidly evolving digital environment, mastering digital transformation and product-led success is crucial, as AI, digital paranoia, and challenging economic switchbacks are on the rise. On May 2, 2024, UWEBC hosted the …
May 8, 2024Unlocking Value with Generative AI: Insights from UWEBC Members
The utilization of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands as a transformative force, reshaping personal productivity, augmenting processes, and creating more intelligent enterprises. At the center of this potential lies a human-centered change challenge. Within the UWEBC, members are at the forefront of this technological revolution, strategically integrating and harnessing the power of Generative AI to unlock new value and ways of working. Led by Doug Barton and Tom Hershberger, our Data & Analytics event on March 12 dove into the innovative strategies employed by UWEBC members, illuminating how they navigate Generative AI to augment both personal and enterprise productivity, offering a gateway to understanding and leveraging this cutting-edge technology effectively.
April 3, 2024New Member Spotlight: Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations
April is Earth Month, and what better way to celebrate Earth Month than to interview our newest member company, Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations? Dynamic is a leader in sustainability and ESG. ESG is environmental, social, and …
April 3, 2024Customer-Centric Marketing: Strategies to Enhance Engagement, Foster Loyalty, and Drive Retention
Many of our most vivid memories are shaped by two distinct emotions: satisfaction and disappointment. This holds true for our encounters with companies as well; some leave us with a sense of delight, while others …
March 6, 2024Building a Culture of Change Management and Strategy Activation in Your Organization
Change is an inevitable aspect of any organization’s journey, and its success often hinges on how well the culture adapts to it. Our new cross-functional interest group focused on Leadership, Change Management, and Strategy Activation …
February 7, 2024UWEBC Featured Member: John Zaganczyk from WEC Energy Group
This month we are delighted to feature John Zaganczyk, Senior Vice President of Customer Service at WEC Energy Group. John has a deep-rooted connection with the UWEBC, being actively involved with it for almost 25 …
February 7, 2024UWEBC Director’s Message: Next-level Organizational Capability Development
New Year’s Resolution: Transform Your Personal Growth and Your Organization’s Capabilities In an era marked by rapid changes and disruptions, it’s crucial for leaders not just to stay abreast of trends but to actively shape …
January 17, 2024UWEBC Featured Member: Anne Norman from UW Credit Union
This month, we are excited to feature Anne Norman, Senior Chief Marketing and Product Strategy Officer at UW Credit Union! We spoke with her and got an insight into what she and her team are up …
January 3, 2024Tech Horizons 2024: Actionable Trends for Tomorrow, Today!
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, our recent Tech Horizons 2024 event, led by IT Practice Director Heidi Rozmiarek, provided a glimpse into the future, highlighting actionable trends that are shaping the digital world. Participants …
January 3, 2024UWEBC Featured Member: Paul Nugent from Amcor Flexibles North America
This month, we are excited to feature Paul Nugent, Senior Director of Supply Chain at Amcor Flexibles North America this month! We spoke with him and got an insight into what he and his team are up …
December 6, 2023Strategies to Reduce Customer Effort and Increase First Contact Resolution
In the ever-evolving landscape of customer service, where every interaction matters, our recent Customer Service peer group meeting, led by Matthew Cone, provided a goldmine of strategies and insights to reduce customer effort and boost …
December 6, 2023