Being intentional in growth

Beingborderless increases our exposure to the world and improves how connectivity is experienced and also broadens our knowledge sharing. This is critical as the rest of the world is also borderless and much of how and what we do plays to that, so to the membership experience does not need to be constrainted to boundaries as we share and connect across our internal borders. Sharing between regions is an important part of the Master Joiners philosophy which was experienced in abundance at the recent Blenheim conference. It was great to see joiners from all over the country coming together to share in the infectious vibe that was shared by everyone in attendance.

Investing in the future of joinery and valuing what we do beyond calling ourselves simply a "Tradie" we are professionals who's staff are made up of a variety of roles such as estimators, production teams, detailers, cnc technicians, installers and of course the in house design teams and sales teams. Are you calling your production manager a factory hand? Is this what they are? A joinery career is no longer limited to being "on the tools" there are pathways to sidestep and take the ball out wide or run it straight up the middle for a try (taking over the bosses business) knowing your professional peers are right there to take the pass and support you along the way. This is a core value of the Master Joiners, to support growth in our industry and to help find pathways to improving ourselves as employers and workmates.

Are we intentional about allowing our teams to grow in preperation for being tomorrows business owners and industry leaders. Being intentional is making sure we offer good pathways for our staff, that includes professional development. Staff retention reduces the need for recruitment and we all know how having to recruite creates business disruption and generally is a pain in the butt!

Conference 2023 is "Inspired to grow" what does growth mean for you and your team? Are you winding up or winding down or rinse and repeat. I challenge you to be intentional about what growth is for you, your business and the industry through your teams growth.

Have you signed up for Inspiring the future, yes it is a long game but so is a five dayer at the Basin Reserve in the middle of summer with the sun beating down on your head and warming your beer it's still worth it! Do you remember when you were 13 and couldn't wait to be 18? You woke up one day and you were suddenly 30 almost overnight. Inspiring the future around the country

From The President

will support procuring our next generation, letting them know what our time tested profession does and how they can have a worthy, intentional career. https:// www.tec.govt.nz/focus/our-focus/ inspiring-the-future/

Be intentional about providing the best service to your customers, embrace customer service standards, good communication, resolve complaints quickly and become brand ambassadors for your business, you profession and Master Joiners.

Have a great Christmas break everyone, enjoy the time off with your families and remember one day you'll wake up and they will have all moved out to start their own paths in life so make the most of the time you have together.

Regards

Andrew Reilly National President Registered Master Joiners

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The magazine for the joinery, cabinetmaking & kitchen manufacturing industries

Official Publication of the New Zealand Joinery Manufacturers Federation

Editor Michael Goddard michael@joiners.net.nz

Publisher Bob Nordgren bob@joiners.net.nz

Smart Moves

Use of new technologies, processes and materials are part of the ever evolving world we live in. We have a series of features and storylines looking at how these things are developing here in New Zealand. Smart manufacturing covers a wide range of businesses that do smart things in different ways. Peter Hay Kitchens is a good example with their ongoing improvements moving toward cementing their role as a world class operation. In a different way so is Auckland firm Contemporano who offer an interesting combination of product and advice aimed at transforming the cabinetmaking industry. Even the use of efficient software, labelling systems and storage systems come out to play. ‘Smart’ doesn’t end there either as we look at Smart Living in fields such as lighting and heating. Last but not least we have a look at the latest in handles in our Smart Finish feature. Altogether an interesting Christmas issue.

On another matter I must note that our regular Legal Column writer, Auckland commercial lawyer Geoff Hardy has decided to hang up his boots. I am sure in saying that he will be sorely missed for his erudite, informative articles on a wide range of legal issues. He has been a contributor over some twenty one years with about eighty articles. It will be a big gap for us to fill! All the best Geoff and thanks for your invaluable contribution to the success of this magazine. This Christmas issue has a lot of other articles of interest including an interview with the Supreme Award winning firm Cutting Innovations Ltd and a review of the recent Master Joiners Conference from Blenheim. As always keep an eye out for our 2023 Wall Planner insert, a useful addition to your office in the year to come. You should also keep an eye out for a number of new products coming on the market, something we have made a point of including in the magazine from issue to issue. Finally my Editor Michael and I want to wish all the team at Master Joiners, all our advertisers and of course our readers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Bob Nordgren

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