In your opinion, what is the biggest challenge leaders are facing today?
There are “co-biggest” problems. 1) PreK-12 education – current model is not developing an employable product. There is excessive remedial work required whether by the post-secondary degree programs or employers. 2) Workers Comp /Health insurance – the cost continues to rise at an unsustainable rate. The delivery models do not seem to be user friendly or efficient. – Jim Dragseth, Whiticar Boat Works
Finding qualified mechanics. – Dennis Benish, Winona Marina
Finding and keeping good service personal. – Robert Paton, Patona Bay Boat Service
The biggest challenge we have in this industry in my opinion is attracting motivated staff members. I don’t want to get all political or anything although I think we need to put more effort into vetting people migrating to this country who want to work. As much as I hate to admit it I believe our growth in numbers are going to come from people who are more motivated then the average young American citizen. We need to focus on investing in people who look at being a mechanic or tradesman as an opportunity and not an entry level or stepping stone job. – Rob Brown, Clark Marine
Buyouts and staffing of employees are some of the biggest challenges for leaders today. – Ken Sorley. Marineland Boating Center
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