Dave Watts

David Watts' role as client engagement and business development manager is to help organizations on-board to NJII services from start to finish. Many of the programs we offer are funded or subsidized by government grants and he works with clients throughout the entire process, engaging new participants and building and maintaining existing relationships.

The Staggering Cost of Poor Supervisors: Why Managers Need Training

December 9, 2020 Dave Watts Professional and Corporate Education

Managers and supervisors can have the single largest impact on your organization. A good (or bad) supervisor has a direct impact on employee performance, job satisfaction, productivity, turnover, and the overall health of the organization. …

How Will You Overcome the Skill Gaps in Your Workforce?

July 21, 2020 Dave Watts Professional and Corporate Education

Today’s advanced manufacturers are facing an escalating skills gap in their work force. For many, older employees are reaching retirement age in large numbers and there is a shortage of skilled employees to fill their shoes. Technical high schools and community …

COVID-19 Pandemic Accelerates Shift in Supply Chains and Increases Need for Advanced Manufacturing Skills

June 24, 2020 Dave Watts Professional and Corporate Education

Like all businesses, U.S. based advanced manufacturers are facing a brave new world as a result of COVID -19. Unanticipated disruption to their supply chains, workforce uncertainty and entirely new cost versus risk models are causing local manufacturers to re-think and re-assess their …