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Infographic: Leadership Development For Manufacturing

An infographic on developing manufacturing leaders who improve productivity, safety and engagement, including how Jotun raised its leaders from the 33rd to the 50th percentile in overall effectiveness within five years.

Leadership Development for Manufacturing Leaders

Zenger Folkman develops manufacturing leaders who drive measurable gains in productivity, safety, and performance. Backed by data from over 1.5 million leadership assessments, our research shows that extraordinary manufacturing leaders create stronger teams, reduce safety incidents, and accelerate operational results. Through our evidence-based leadership development programs, we help organizations in the manufacturing industry build leaders who improve engagement, efficiency, and business outcomes—turning strong managers into extraordinary leaders.

How Jotun Transformed Leadership Effectiveness

Discover how Jotun, a global leader in paints and coatings, transformed its leadership culture through a partnership with Zenger Folkman and Arcadia Consulting.

Using The Extraordinary Leader 360-degree assessment and a strengths-based approach, Jotun’s leaders improved from the 33rd to the 50th percentile in overall effectiveness—surpassing industry benchmarks within five years.

Listen to the full conversation on The 90th Percentile podcast to learn how data-driven development can transform leadership across your manufacturing organization.

Experience The Extraordinary Leader Development Program

Zenger Folkman’s Extraordinary Leader program combines world-class research, validated 360-degree feedback, and personalized development plans to help leaders identify and amplify their greatest strengths.

Designed to build measurable capability and drive cultural change, this experience equips leaders with the necessary skills to strengthen performance, retention, and engagement.

Explore how The Extraordinary Leader can help your manufacturing leaders inspire confidence, drive higher productivity, and achieve extraordinary results.

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The Extraordinary Leader bridges the gap between leadership research and practical leadership development by leveraging research that identifies the differentiating behaviors of highly effective leaders. Elevate your leaders and your organization by combining personalized, powerful leader data with a distinct, data-driven, strengths-based development approach.

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Podcast Feb 25, 2026

Episode 182: Does Leadership Development Actually Pay Off? The ROI Leaders Can’t Ignore

In a time of tighter budgets and higher scrutiny, leadership development is often one of the first investments leaders feel pressure to…

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Article Feb 9, 2026

The Real Cost of Leadership Development? Zero.

When a client asked for proof that leadership development pays off, the data showed it saves money. Better leaders drive higher engagement,…

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Zenger Folkman Case Studies
Client Story Dec 1, 2025

Jotun Builds Extraordinary Leadership Across Global Markets

How Jotun transformed its organization and culture to achieve lasting improvement in business outcomes and profitability.

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