Mark your calendar…the Metal Treating Institute’s 2026 Spring Meeting is coming April 13–15, at the stunning Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort in Santa Ana Pueblo, NM (just outside of Albuquerque). This year’s program is going to be one of the most powerful, practical,... Continue Reading
While cloud outages represent one scenario to be prepared for, effective data fabrics are designed for resilience across a range of scenarios. Recent outages have disrupted cloud services across a wide range of industries. From streaming services to smart water filters, each incident is... Continue Reading
Investing in the Future Workforce = Scholarships Since 2007, the MTI Educational Foundation has awarded more than $455,000 in educational scholarships to attract and support young talent in the heat treating industry. Continuing this commitment, the Foundation is thrilled to announce the... Continue Reading
Common mistakes in leadership development include promoting employees for the wrong reasons and underestimating training opportunities. Technical excellence is undeniably important, but it is a mistake to equate it with future management excellence. In order to create a robust leadership... Continue Reading
The latest trends and best practices in workplace safety in manufacturing, as highlighted by recent MTI materials, focus on a proactive, systematic, and technology-driven approach. Here are the key points: 1. Intelligent and Regular Machine Safety Audits Regular internal safety audits... Continue Reading
With the New Year nearly upon us, Joel Garfinkle outlines ways you can make your intentions for 2026 stick by starting next year's work now. Most professionals approach the New Year in the same way every year: they make ambitious resolutions on January 1st, ride the motivation wave for... Continue Reading
The surprising ingredients that keep motivation alive after resolutions fade. Every January, people set goals hoping the new year will feel better than the last. We want less overwhelm and more clarity, less friction and more flow. But if you look closely at the resolutions people... Continue Reading
In today’s rapidly changing and uncertain economic climate, neglecting to engage in sales trend analysis and economic forecasts means you’re flying blind: relying on outdated data, gut feelings, or anecdotal evidence. In contrast, companies that actively use MTI’s... Continue Reading
With 2026 emerging as a defining inflection point for nearly every sector of the global economy, leaders must begin preparing their organizations for the sweeping transformations ahead. In a decade that will be shaped by labor scarcity, rapidly advancing technology, shifting customer... Continue Reading
Active listening is one of the most essential outer core leadership competencies I teach. In every organization I serve, I see a clear pattern. Leadership communication becomes stronger, trust grows, and relationships deepen when leaders learn to listen with intention. Active listening... Continue Reading
As the Metal Treating Institute gears up for its highly anticipated 2026 Spring Meeting, April 13–15 at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the MTI Education Committee convened on December 3rd to finalize what promises to be one of the most dynamic and... Continue Reading
The study reveals a shift in business priorities, with half now ranking AI implementation as their top business risk, surpassing traditional concerns such as an economic slowdown and supply chain disruption. Artificial intelligence (AI) is now the leading concern for U.S. business executives,... Continue Reading
