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Effective leadership traits during a crisis
Jun 30, 2020
When faced with a crisis, leaders are forced to think and behave in ways that feel unfamiliar, all while minimizing loss and keeping things operating as normal as possible. Leading during a quandary requires talented individuals who can think on their feet in accordance with strategic intent and adapt to the ongoing disruptions. A recent […]
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Testing to optimize MWF formulation efficiency and performance
Apr 14, 2020
One of the outcomes of the automotive industry’s continued focus on operational efficiency and technological advancement is a growing trend toward sustainable innovation for lighter vehicle design. This shift has led to an increased demand for more dynamic metalworking fluids (MWFs) that perform well on lighter weight aluminium alloys for vehicle components and new machining […]
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Ingevity insight: Pioneering sustainable solutions with DTO
Apr 14, 2020
Our first Ingevity Insight article features an interview with Commercial Global Technical Lead Scott Cheng in which he shares his thoughts on sustainability’s impact on the metalworking fluid (MWF) world and how distilled tall oil (DTO) is an effective co-emulsifier solution for eco-conscious customers. Sustainability is an important topic for virtually every industry. What […]
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Beyond coronavirus: The path to the next normal
Apr 13, 2020
As the first month of quarantine comes to a close, it’s becoming increasingly clear that our era will be defined by a fundamental division: the period before COVID-19 and the “new normal” that will emerge following the virus. This unprecedented way of life will likely lead to a dramatic economic and social order restructure compared […]
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Leading through empowerment
Mar 04, 2020
Many leaders think delegating to others and empowering them means leaving them alone to make decisions; but successful empowerment requires involvement, it means being hands on and providing guidance, but not making the decision. Genuine empowerment requires leaders to be of service, to coach and mentor, to inspire – it means frequent, highly involved interactions, just […]
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Tariffs continue to have major impact on U.S. manufacturing
Jan 29, 2020
The increase in tariffs imposed by the U.S. against its major trading partners since early 2018 has brought renewed attention to the economic effects of tariffs in general. As global trade tensions continue to take a toll on U.S. manufacturers, it appears the tariff repercussions are more serious than originally imagined. As of December 2019, […]
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Overcoming habits that hurt your career
Jan 29, 2020
Many career setbacks can be reflective of negative habits that interfere with the ability to effectively perform in team settings. Everyone has some sort of personality “derailers”, or dysfunctional self-regulatory patterns, that can be overcome in order to strive in the workplace. What matters most is to identify and overcome them so they don’t interfere […]
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Tackling your team’s undiscussables
Nov 05, 2019
Every organization has “elephants in the room,” or obvious problems and difficult situations that people avoid discussing. Also known as “undiscussables,” these difficulties exist because they help people avoid short-term conflicts, threats and embarrassment. Companies who avoid undiscussable issues actually short-circuit the inquiries and challenges essential to both improving performance and promoting team learning. The […]
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Are all lubricity products equal?
Nov 05, 2019
With such a variety of raw materials available for use in the production of lubricity products, robust testing protocols can be used to fully assess product and field performance. In today’s market, the primary chemistry solutions for lubricity improvers consist of monoacids or esters. When determining the best product to use, it’s important to recognize […]
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EPA to scale back use of animals to test chemical toxicity
Sep 09, 2019
The practice of chemical testing with animals has long prompted debates driven by passionate views on morality and scientific research. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced it aims to drastically reduce, and eventually eliminate, the amount of studies that involve mammal testing over the next 15 years. The plan states that the EPA will […]
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