WE SOLVE PROBLEMS FOR INDUSTRY TO MAKE WORKERS’ LIVES BETTER.

A vibrant manufacturing sector is key to a thriving Western North Carolina, and everyone has a role to play, from the CEO to the person on the shop floor. By creating workplaces where people want to stay and thrive, we help companies attract and retain workers.


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Worker Committees

We believe there is a lot of untapped knowledge in our workforce. Companies can identify their best talent and engage them in deeper problem solving. We guide companies to leverage the front-line ideas from workers to create an environment where they are excited to come to work. This helps retain and attract amazing employees and, ultimately, increase the bottom line.


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Coaching Supervision program

The management training focuses on how to balance support with accountability, and coaching your teammates on how to be problem solvers. This specially developed curriculum, along with our financial training and other leadership development tools encourages more participation and transparency in the workplace.


Open Book Management

We specialize in helping companies amplify the power of their workforce by teaching employees how the business works with Great Game of Business certified coaches. Through Open Book Management, tied to motivating Gainsharing programs, we help companies empower employees. And in turn, employees use that knowledge to the benefit of the whole company.


Ownership Transitions + Employee Ownership Conversion

As a business owner, is retirement in your sights? Even if it is a bit in the distance, the sooner you plan for your retirement, the more likely you will be able to plan to get what you need. Whether you are thinking of passing the company on to other family members, selling through a broker, or selling to your employees (a great option that people often overlook), we can help you think through the options.


Worker Surveys and Worker Focus Groups

The next generation wants to make sure their voices are heard in the places where they work. The workplaces that listen will be the one to retain their workers. To aid in that, The Industrial Commons offers custom employee feedback surveys and worker focus groups to gather input from workers to improve job quality and performance with your business.

With power (and customizable) surveys and focus group questions, we will gather input from your employees to help you identify problem points and growth opportunities. We compile the results in an easy to read report that can help highlight the highest priority or lowest hanging fruit opportunities facing your organization in a competitive labor marketplace.


To bring more meaning to the lives of workers, through the creation of more meaningful work.
— Aaron Dawson, Director of Workplace Development

For more information contact aaron@theindustrialcommons.org


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