This project will focus on the importance of associate training, development, recognition and involvement within an organization. Initially, the associate involvement and developmental tools currently being utilized at Rexam Closures and Containers will be examined. Once this assessment has been completed, the developmental needs of the current workforce will be examined in order to determine what areas are not being addressed and to gage effectiveness of the existing processes and programs. New tools will then be developed while current tools are redefined in order to meet the demands of the associate base. Actions will then be taken to gain support from management and develop implementation procedures in order to implement the new tools and filter them throughout the organization successfully. This step will involve detailed communication to the management team and the development of smaller focus groups to drive the programs throughout the departments, shifts, individual facilities and the organization as a whole. After implementation takes place, there will be ongoing evaluation to ensure that the desired results are being achieved. As the associate population changes, updates and revisions will be made in order to improve performance. These follow-up actions will be developed and performed by Human Resources and management team members throughout the organization.