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Michelle Bockman | Digital Thread Podcast | Momenta

Written by Ken Forster | March 15, 2023
 

The Venture Studio

 

In this week's episode, Ken Forster interviews Michelle Bockman, former President of Stanley X and Chief Simplification & Transformation Officer of Stanley Black and Decker. The company is a leading global provider of tools, equipment, and solutions for a wide range of industries, such as construction, automotive, aerospace, and more.

 

Ms. Bockman has more than 20 years of experience leading major corporate transformations across matrixed enterprise organizations and scaling startups. Prior to her leadership roles at Stanley, she served as the CEO of 3D Control Systems, held multiple executive positions in service, supply chain, sales, and product development at GE Healthcare and Industrial Solutions, and served as the GM and Global Head of Automotive, 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing at HP. She was inducted into the Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame 2022 and was named by 3DPrint.com as one of the "most inspiring women in the Additive Manufacturing industry." She's won the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. Michelle is a champion for women in STEM and is passionate about developing diverse talent for the workforce of the future.

 

Discussion Points:


  • What would you consider your digital thread (the one or more thematic threads that define your digital industry journey)?
  • You were a 15+ year veteran of GE's healthcare and industrial business. If you had to summarize your time into three learnings relative to manufacturing, what would they be?
  • You joined Hewlett Packard in 2017, leading their 3D printing business line, and later became CEO at 3D Control Systems. What attracted you to the 3D printing space, and what were some of your key accomplishments during this time?
  • You joined Stanley Black and Decker as President of STANLEY X, the innovation business of Stanley Black & Decker. Can you tell us about your remit there and what you are most proud of?
  • Which of your peer industrial companies did you look to as trendsetters in innovation?
  • If you had the opportunity to restart the Stanley X venture studio model, what would you do differently?
  • You most recently took on the role of Chief Simplification & Transformation Officer at Stanley Black and Decker. What exactly does a Chief Simplification Officer do?
  • Let's talk about your passion for women in technology. Since your GE days, you've been a leader in programs and institutions focused on engaging women in STEAM. Tell us a bit about your efforts here.
  • So, what's next for you?
  • In closing, where do you find your personal inspiration? (i.e., book recommendations, articles, podcasts, people, etc.)


 

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