Inside AAON Episode 03: Creativity in a Structured Industry

Join AAON's Senior Quality Manager, Jennifer Overmeyer, and Executive Director of Production Planning and Materials, Whitney Wakefield, as they discuss the company's unique approach to creativity and flexibility in a structured industry. Hosted by Derby Juez-Perez and Whitney Tapp, this podcast explores how AAON breaks free from conventional norms to drive continuous innovation and maintain high standards of quality. Tune in to discover the strategies behind embracing creativity, staying flexible within set standards, and challenging the status quo.
Highlights from the episode:
4:50 - What limitations Jennifer & Whitney experience in their respective areas
6:20 - How to maintain innovation and creativity within a structured environment
8:16 - How to encourage creativity in more Type A team members
10:10 - Why thinking outside the box drives innovation
14:50 - Why you shouldn’t work in a silo and instead get buy-in from every department
17:15 - How to stay flexible and creative within high standards of quality
23:00 - Why AAON’s innovative strategy benefits customers and reps
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