Changing Culture in Family Business, with Dave Hataj
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In this episode, Dave Hataj tells us what it was like to shift the culture at Edgerton Gear. He also sees where other entrepreneurs are stepping up and leading change. In addition to culture change, employers are wondering how to get involved in other ways. Business owners are curious about what Dave has created with Edgerton Gear and why he doesn't have a problem with employee retention, turnover, and recruitment as other companies seem to be struggling with those issues today.
Dave Hataj is the second-generation president and owner of Edgerton Gear, Inc., a Wisconsin-based custom gear manufacturer, where has worked for over 30 years.He is a Journeyman machinist, has a BA from University of California, Irvine, a Masters of Christian Studies from Regent College in Vancouver BC, and a doctorate from Bakke Graduate University, developing a curriculum called Craftsman with Character. The course introduces high school students to the trades and manufacturing as an excellent career path, while developing character and soft skills.
Email Dave about his gift offer - [email protected]
He is the author of Good Work: How Blue Collar Business Can Change Lives, Communities, and the World. (Moody Publishers April 2020):
https://www.moodypublishers.com/good-work/
https://www.amazon.com/Good-Work-Collar-Business-Communities/dp/0802419577
www.craftsmanwithcharacter.org
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