
Leadership strategies
To Revitalize Manufacturing
“No secret―North American manufacturing is at dire risk. Laurie Harbour and Scott Walton attack this threat head-on in Tradition Meets Transformation. At last, the roadmap to navigate from where you are to where you need to be! For business owners and leaders, your opportunity is to now take action!”
Scott Walton + Laurie HarbouR
Effective Leadership
Building Next Generation Manufacturing
There is an urgent need for North American manufacturing leadership to keep pace with the rapid changes in competition, economics, and technology.
The new book from manufacturing experts Laurie Harbour and Scott Walton - Tradition Meets Transformation applies 50+ years of collective experience to help infuse their industry with a new generation of capable leaders.
The book explores the five key areas that can be leveraged to help positively impacting manufacturing:
Operations
Labor
Commercial strategies
Vision and strategy
Technology
Through an expert analysis of each area, the duo shines a bright light on the need for effective leadership in revolutionizing manufacturing.
Whether you are new to leadership or a seasoned manufacturing executive, this book provides information and examples that can help transform your career and business. Tradition Meets Transformation provides insight and action steps to ensure a prosperous future for your company and the North American manufacturing industry.

“A must-read for those seeking to understand leadership, leverage emerging methodologies, and position their businesses at the forefront of the future. ”
“I have known Laurie Harbour and Scott Walton for years and value the partnership and friendship we have formed. They are the best in the business for manufacturers to glean insights from. As the industry looks to attract next-generatin leaders this must read book combines expert knowledge with modern strategies for manfucutring leaders to drive the industry into the future.”
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