Executive Team Development at PMI
"The most notable impact for our team has been the renewed support of each other and our common goals to grow the company. The level of trust between executive leaders has improved greatly and I see everyone sharing their strengths to support common goals."
The executive leadership team is more effective than it has ever been. Trust between leaders improved greatly, culture strengthened, and the team moved from individually focused to unified around common goals.
In business for over 25 years, PMI specializes in metal stamping and metal fabrication. PMI employs 155 employees and serves a wide array of industries, including power generation, automotive, appliance, Department of Defense, heavy truck, emergency vehicles, and building industry. The company has grown rapidly over the past decade while maintaining its commitment to customer quality and employee development.
PMI had invested significantly in facilities, equipment, and employee training to support rapid growth and meet changing customer needs. However, the executive team had not focused on their own development as leaders. Employee engagement surveys revealed gaps in alignment, communication, and trust across the leadership group. The challenge was clear: equip the executive team to lead the company through continued growth with greater cohesion and clarity.
The engagement began with a comprehensive discovery process including leader interviews and assessments. Based on those insights, Dan designed a multi-layered development program combining group training, team coaching, and one-on-one coaching. Topics included identifying critical success factors, leader accountability, leader resilience, and navigating challenging conversations. The approach balanced group learning with individual development, ensuring every leader gained personalized insight while building team coherence.
The PMI executive team emerged from the development program with deeper mutual understanding and greater effectiveness. Leaders learned to leverage each other's strengths, established shared behaviors and accountability standards, and aligned around common organizational goals. While the impact is not easily quantified in pure financial terms, the results are tangible: stronger culture, improved retention potential, and an executive team positioned to drive sustained growth.
As Chris reflected: "We would absolutely recommend Burns Leadership Consulting to any group or company that is interested in growth and improved employee engagement at all levels. Dan's personable and innovative approach is second to none. He deploys the latest in tools and technology that makes learning interesting and drives results."
