“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change
it, change the way you think about it.”
– Mary Engelbreit
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Submitted by Jacqueline Mansfield
Author: david.mcelroy@barry-wehmiller.com
Bob Chapman gives his eighth company update to Barry-Wehmiller team members during the COVID-19 pandemic with an encouraging message from Ryan Gable, Managing Partner of BW Forsyth Partners, about BW Forsyth Partners and one of its portfolio companies, Machine Solutions, Inc.
With all the turmoil in the world right now, there’s no time like the present to brush up on your listening skills with this week’s blog post featuring BWU professor David Vandermolen. Chances are, you know someone who would appreciate being heard.
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Submitted by Pooja Parupalli
“People fail to get along because they fear each other; they fear each other because they don’t know each other; they don’t know each other because they have not communicated with each other.”
– Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Who doesn’t like to eat, right? To accommodate proper social distancing at their facilities, many MSI team members in Flagstaff, Arizona (USA) have had to move to a second shift. To say thanks for their continued dedication to the sustainment of the business, MSI leaders gave each of those who remained onsite during the COVID-19 pandemic gift cards for GrubHub and a shirt with a company logo. This allowed them to enjoy good food while adjusting to a new work schedule.
Above: MSI team members modeling their new swag
In the last issue of oneBW, the story about BW Papersystems’ Jordi Tomas contained an error. The service team that facilitated Tomas’ crucial support of SAICA was in fact BWP’s Frankfurt team, not its Stuttgart team. Our apologies to the overlooked Frankfurt team. Way to be there for our customers, BWP field service!
Jessica Garvin, Design Group CPD Generalist in their Atlanta, Georgia (USA) office, has been working closely with local and Head Office leaders to create plans to ensure that team members are able to safely return to the office as needed. Additionally, throughout the COVID-19 situation, Jessica has demonstrated her ability to create tools to benefit not just professionals in her local office, but also can be used throughout the firm.
At BWP’s plant near Baltimore, Maryland (USA), many team members jumped to other shifts to support social distancing measures and keeping their field technicians working. Wade McCartin, BWP-HV Operations Leader pointed out the great team atmosphere on the shifts, their flexibility and that all are willing to do what needs to be done to keep things moving in assembly.
Said Tom Crank, BWP-HV Shift Leader for the 3rd shift, “I feel in my heart of hearts, with all the horror stories out there in some industries, that we are taking the right approach to keep everyone safe and healthy. Thanks to everyone for your mindful and active participation. Stay safe!”
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Thank you!
To those who have adjusted their current roles in order to better support our customers, thank you for going outside of your comfort zone and stepping in where help is needed. Your flexibility is critical and valuable. Thank you!
On knowing the positive stories from the desk of Bob Chapman, By seeing the BW teams and BW people doing better things in action by delivering customer needs which in turn are committed to save the lives , I feel the way we identify ourselves , particularly when our livelihood is so connected with the organisation we are, it’s truly awesome to be part of BW.
By all I see, Every Leader and Every BW Teams have instilled the confidence, faith and truth that BW stands high amidst tough times and being good in all ways , Let the rays of hope, bring lots of Sunshine on every people of BW who step up to keep things moving and a great thanks to the BW people at work!!!