Ask the Experts | Leadership Strategies to Accelerate Operational Performance by Unique Training and Development
Date and Time
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM EDT
8:30 AM - Registration and refreshments
9:00 AM - Program begins
Location
London Chamber of Commerce
101-244 Pall Mall Street
London, ON
N6A 5P6
Fees/Admission
$10 for members
$35 for future members
Contact Information
Silvia Rodriguez Palacios
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Description
The presentation will focus on how to enhance operational performance through effective leadership.
Key topics will include:
- How key leadership interactions impact key performance indicators.
- Data-driven performance coaching conversations.
- Strategies to combat decision-making waste through empowerment and accountability.
Keynote Speaker: Greg Schinkel, President of Unique Training & Development
Panel Speakers:
Kirk Langford, General Manager of Unique Training & Development
Ben Whitney, President of Armo-Tool and Abuma Manufacturing
Greg Schinkel, President of Unique Training & Development
Greg is a recognized expert in developing frontline supervisors, managers, and team leaders to increase productivity and employee involvement. As a presenter, he has a captivating blend of style and substance.
Greg has achieved his Certified Speaking Professional designation, held by only 10% of speakers and trainers in the Global Speakers Federation. He co-authored the books Employees Not Doing What You Expect, What Great Supervisors Know, Awakening the Workplace, and Fusion or Fizzle: How Leaders Leverage Training to Ignite Results. Greg has impacted more than half a million people, improving performance and leadership teams through consulting, training, and keynote presentations.
Kirk Langford, General Manager of Unique Training & Development
Kirk Langford manages the day-to-day operations and leads a team of more than 15 people involved in logistics, marketing support, and production. Kirk builds and implements the systems and processes to deliver numerous large-scale projects simultaneously. He has a passion for organizational and operational optimization, working to improve our organization, efficiency, and productivity, facilitating people working better (together).
Kirk is fluent in French and Portuguese and supports the delivery of content in French. Kirk is a proud Rotarian and enjoys supporting the community through various projects, programs, events, and other initiatives.
Ben Whitney, President of Armo-Tool and Abuma Manufacturing
Ben Whitney is the President of Armo Tool and Abuma Manufacturing. His career path includes geological engineering, PLC programming, die design, and automation leadership. Ben is a huge advocate for Canadian advanced manufacturing, including being the board chair of the non-profi t Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing. Most importantly, he is a husband and father of three. Find him on LinkedIn.
