Tim Dickson, Chief Innovation Officer at Generac, joins Manufacturing Happy Hour to discuss what it takes to be a modern IT leader. From digital transformation to diversity, innovation, and best practices, this episode is packed with expert insights on taking your manufacturing leadership game up a gear. Tim also gives us an inside look at Generac Power Systems, not only in terms of what they do, but how they’re innovating as well (even in unconventional ways). Plus, we’ll hear how he builds on his leadership skills every single week, including a literal “wake up call” that might not be for the night owls in the audience.
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3 Quick Things from this Episode
- Acknowledging diversity is an essential part of being a contemporary manufacturing leader.
- If you’re going to drive change, you have to understand and communicate what those changes set out to achieve.
- It’s crucial to set aside time to level up your leadership qualities.
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Tweetable Quotes
- “If you’re going to drive change, you have to understand and articulate the value of what that change is going to do.”
- “Knowledge is key. What you can do with that knowledge is what brings something forward.”
- “You have to have best practices.”
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What We Discuss with Tim Dickson
- What Generac does
- The new definition of a CIO
- How to drive digital transformation
- How Tim levels up his leadership skills
- Why he gets up at 4am
- The importance of diversity
- Secrets of the Milwaukee tech community
- What innovation looks like at Generac
- How to help your team transform
Recommended Resources
- Generac, a leading energy technology company that provides advanced power grid software solutions, backup and prime power systems for home and industrial environments
- Summerfest Tech, championing the Milwaukee regional business community while shining the spotlight on Wisconsin’s growing reputation as a tech hub, hosted annually along side the music festival by the same name
- Women of Color in Tech: A Blueprint for Inspiring and Mentoring the Next Generation of Technology Innovators, by Suzanne Tedrick
- InspireCIO Leadership Network, home of WisconsinCIO and other leadership chapters
- Explorium Brewpub, craft beer and food, located in Milwaukee’s historic Pritzlaff Building and a local hangout for the tech community
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