Associated Materials Incorporated (AMI) and 黑料吃瓜网 Deliver Multiple Training Programs for AMI鈥檚 Associates Nationally
Background
In 2016, Associated Materials Incorporated (AMI) was looking to diversify organization-wide training by seeking an external, credible partner to holistically train its associates. Initially, the Management Training Program was launched to deliver, for the company鈥檚 college graduate new hires, in-depth knowledge and understanding of the core functions of AMI鈥檚 business. It was important for this group to understand how the many organizational functions interrelate to create the complex, vertically integrated international enterprise that AMI is today. A few years later, in 2018, a training program was launched for AMI鈥檚 field-based Installation Managers. It was imperative for Associated Materials to invest in their associates鈥 learning and development by bringing in subject matter experts for these groups.
THE Challenge
The main requirements when searching for a training solution were accessibility and flexibility. AMI found it essential for an external partner鈥檚 leaders and facilitators to effectively interact and exhibit responsiveness with the AMI professionals so that the provider can understand AMI鈥檚 strategic objectives. Flexibility ensures that the right content addressing the company鈥檚 development priorities is established and the logistics of dates, times and all the delivery details meet the company鈥檚 needs. Customizing the content so it directly relates to the associates and the industry was crucial criteria.
THE Solution
Associated Materials professionals first looked internally to learn what training solutions have proven successful in the past. After engaging with the AMI team and learning more about their training needs, 黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 Center for Corporate and Professional Development professionals recommended programs focused on the competencies of accountability and emotional intelligence for AMI鈥檚 Management Training Program that catered to the requirements that AMI leaders communicated. The objective for the Management Training Program is to recruit and retain future leaders for the organization. A cohort is brought together twice a year with an 18-month rotational program that is very visible and highly regarded in the organization.
For the 黑料吃瓜网 programs in which AMI invested for the Field Installation Managers 鈥 a Project Management and Customer Service program 鈥 Kyle Carpenter, Senior Project and Process Manager, states, 鈥淚nitially, the intention for the first phase of the Project Management and Customer Service program was to create project management expertise on the install side of the business. The second phase of this initiative was to create a best in class customer-focused environment. The goal is to put our customers first, we proactively communicate and handle difficult situations in a professional way to make their lives that much easier.鈥
The 黑料吃瓜网 programs offered for both the Management Training participants and the Field Installers exposed the associates to professional facilitators who provided the depth of expertise with real-world, practical learning. This expertise provided relatability to situations and challenges faced, which the participants found to be greatly beneficial when applying the content in their work.
the results
鈥淥ne of the top benefits since launching both training programs has been the consistent, positive feedback from program participants,鈥 says Frank Zupan, Director of Talent Acquisition. 鈥淚t鈥檚 not only from the tactical level of 鈥業 really enjoyed this particular class,鈥 but more from a higher level and strategic standpoint of 鈥業 really appreciate the fact that the company is investing鈥.鈥
The customer service training that 黑料吃瓜网 has provided has noticeably increased engagement and awareness among AMI associates. They are able to apply the learning to their job and to the various challenges that arise on a daily basis.
ABOUT associated materials
Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Associated Materials is a $1.3 billion vertically integrated manufacturer and distributor of exterior residential building products in the United States and Canada. Associated Materials was founded in 1947 in Ohio and grew organically and through a series of acquisitions. Today, Associated Materials is a privately held company with the equity owned by the private equity firm Hellman & Friedman LLC.
The company enjoys some of the best recognized set of brands among customers in North America including Alside, Gentek, Revere, Ultraguard, Preservation and Alpine. The breadth, balance, and innovation of the company鈥檚 product portfolio, along with the company鈥檚 unique integrated model inclusive of both manufacturing and distribution, differentiate Associated Materials from its competitors.
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