Manufacturing today faces major workforce challenges from the loss of legacy knowledge and disengaged employees to a shrinking pipeline of candidates. At the root of these issues is a common problem: A lack of training standards.
Implementing standardized training practices, supported by a Learning Management System (LMS) and a dedicated training manager, can bring consistency and measurable success to your organization’s learning efforts.
This webinar is the perfect starting point for anyone looking to better understand training standardization and how to begin the journey.
Key Takeaways:
The essential role of a training manager in creating and maintaining standards
How a training manager works with leaders and stakeholders to solve performance-related problems and drive organizational impact
What a Learning Management System (LMS) is and what it does
How an LMS can support training standardization and supplement existing training programs
Key features to look for when selecting an LMS
Practical tips to help you get started
Join us to learn how you can move from training chaos to clarity, and start building a foundation for long-term workforce success.
Presenter
Angelika Stratulat
Project Manager
Angelika Stratulat is a workforce development and organizational effectiveness specialist at IMEC with a background in industrial-organizational psychology and human resources within manufacturing and distribution environments. She partners with Illinois manufacturers to strengthen onboarding, improve employee engagement, and implement workforce systems that support retention and performance.
Growing up in a manufacturing family and combining her education in industrial-organizational psychology with hands-on HR experience, Angelika brings both technical expertise and practical insight to workforce challenges. She specializes in employee journey mapping, workforce feedback systems, benefits administration, and change management initiatives that improve the employee experience and organizational effectiveness.
At IMEC, Angelika helps manufacturers build structured workforce programs, implement data-driven engagement tools, and develop training systems that strengthen workforce capability and long-term organizational success.
Expertise Workforce Development & Employee Experience Onboarding Systems & Employee Journey Mapping Employee Engagement & Feedback Systems Change Management & Organizational Support HR Systems Implementation & Workforce Analytics
Certifications & Credentials M.A., Industrial-Organizational Psychology – Elmhurst University Bilingual: English and Polish Workforce Analytics Tools: SPSS, Qualtrics, JotForms
Organizational Impact Led implementation of internal benefits administration system for 4,000 employees Delivered $1.5M in cost savings by eliminating third-party outsourcing Developed employee communication, training, and system adoption plans Strengthened workforce systems supporting engagement and operational efficiency
Bridget Manley
Talent Development Specialist
Talent Development & Instructional Design Specialist
Bridget Manley is the IMEC Talent Development Specialist, where she designs and delivers high-impact learning experiences that strengthen people, performance, and organizational capability. Bridget’s expertise spans instructional design, onboarding, mentoring, and internal education programs that support both IMEC team members and third-party resources.
Bridget plays a key role in fostering IMEC’s learning culture—one rooted in knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and measurable results. By aligning learning strategies with real-world application, Bridget helps ensure training drives behavior change and supports manufacturers in achieving operational excellence and global competitiveness.
In 2025, Bridget earned a bronze-level certification from Kirkpatrick Partners, validating her ability to evaluate learning effectiveness and connect training outcomes directly to organizational results.
Core Expertise Talent Development & Learning Strategy Instructional Design & Curriculum Development New Employee Onboarding & Mentorship Programs Learning Evaluation & Impact Measurement Adult Learning & Knowledge Transfer Continuous Improvement through Learning
Credentials Kirkpatrick Certified Professional – Bronze Level Instructional Design & Technology Certification - University of Maryland Global Campus Instructional Design Models Certification - University of Maryland Global Campus
