Speaker time: Saturday 8/22 at noon
Title: The People Side of Reshoring
The People Side of Reshoring: Building a Workforce That Can Handle Pressure
As manufacturing grows through reshoring, success will depend on more than equipment, systems, and supply chains. It will depend on people. In this talk, Laura Armstrong explores the human side of reshoring and what it takes to build a workforce that can stay steady, communicate clearly, handle pressure, and perform in demanding environments. Drawing from her work in leadership, de-escalation, empowerment, and resilience, Laura will share practical insights on how stronger communication, confidence, accountability, and emotional regulation help companies build safer, more reliable, and higher-performing teams.