January 22-24 the Keen team came together for training. Training started with Safety training sponsored by the Safety Steering Committee with Competent person, CPR, and rigging training. Thursday, we came together for Leadership training based on “Great by Choice” by Jim Collins. Cory, Dustin, and Matt started the day with company updates providing a time for everyone to ask questions about the direction of the company. We heard from long-term customer Jim Herr with Beck’s. Friday started with an impromptu Lean Coffee and ended with our annual party celebrating employees and their contributions. This year was extra special being our 10-year anniversary. We added the Spirit of Keen award with the first recipients being our founders Dustin Waters, Cory Larson, and Matt Frandsen. Our annual Merit award winners were also recognized. The Millwrights added a prestigious award with the Millwright Challenge coin. The Coin is awarded to Millwrights and team members who show outstanding contributions to Keen and the position of Millwright.
The feedback from our team was outstanding:
“The guest speaker from Beck’s helped me understand an issue I have been dealing with for quite a while, and I have a totally different view with my career because of what he had to say.”
“The whole leadership theme was great and really fit what we do here at Keen. It felt really good to see our owners in a town-hall-type setting and continue to be transparent, open and honest.”
“I liked the assigned seating because it takes you out of your own bubble. The speakers were entertaining and knowledgeable.”
We look forward to planning a great training for 2026!
