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Awarded Board Approval in Supply Chain Strategy by the Society for Advancement of Consulting

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Wall Street Journal: Ready to Reengineer?
"The most successful reengineering projects involve progressive IT leaders who partner with business units. You need to find people in the IT departments who have strong business acumen. You need people who will sit down and explain, in non-technical terms, how they can leverage new technologies like business intelligence to improve inventory levels, supply chains and other processes."
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Research & Markets: COO Best Practices for Establishing 2012 Goals for Your Company

My ExecSense webinar, "COO Best Practices for Establishing 2012 Goals for Your Company" was picked up by another media outlet.

Executive Brief: Would You Like to Close Out the Year with Project Success?

This article discusses how to close out the year with project success and goes into detail on the critical steps to ensure it occurs.

Executive Brief: Start Off the New Year with a Quick Win

This article discusses how to kick off the New Year with a quick win with your project team and gives three tips to ensure success.

Project Times: Start off the New Year with a Quick Win

Lisa Anderson discusses how to kick off the New Year with a quick win with your project team and gives three tips to ensure success.

ExecSense: COO Best Practices for Establishing 2012 Goals for Your Team

Lisa Anderson led a webinar, "COO Best Practices for Establishing 2012 Goals for Your Team" for ExecSense, the world’s largest publisher of webinars to C-Level executives in over 34 countries.

APICS 6-Packed Supply Chain Conference: Create a Customer Service Edge

Lisa Anderson will be speaking at the APICS 6-Packed regional supply chain conference on "Creating a Customer Service Edge".

APICS 6-Packed Supply Chain Conference: Leverage ERP to Accelerate Cash Flow

Lisa Anderson will be speaking at the APICS 6-Packed regional supply chain conference on how to "Leverage ERP to Accelerate Cash Flow".

ExecSense: The Most Important Management & Leadership Skills for COOs in 2012

Lisa Anderson led a webinar, "The Most Important Management & Leadership Skills for COOs in 2012" for ExecSense, the world’s largest publisher of webinars to C-Level executives in over 34 countries.

Small Business Opportunities: Consultant Shows How to Succeed by Creating a Customer Service Edge

"Business managers and entrepreneurs can thrive in today’s new normal business environment with increased profitability and customer loyalty with already existing assets by creating a customer service edge, according to Lisa Anderson founder and President of LMA Consulting Group, Inc.."

Project Times: Would You Like to Close Out the Year with Project Success?

Lisa Anderson discusses how to close out the year with project success and goes into detail on the critical steps to ensure it occurs.

SAC: Consultants Highlight Three Priorities Prior to Year-End

"As a global business consultant and former VP of Operations of a mid-market manufacturer, I’ve found that one of the keys to success is to jump on opportunities while the competition rests, and so leveraging the 4th quarter while the everyone else is on holiday will accelerate business results," points out Lisa Anderson of LMA Consulting Group, Inc. in Claremont, CA.

Project Times: How Should We Set Project Goals?

Lisa Anderson discusses how to set project goals and talks about three key strategies for effective goal setting.

Business Edge: How to Cultivate a Culture of Innovation

This article, "How to Cultivate a Culture of Innovation" discusses the value of a culture of innovation and discusses three strategies to how to create one.

Executive Brief: How Do You Implement Lean for Project Management?

This article discusses the value of utilizing lean principles in project management and discusses the top three in additional detail.

ExecSense: COO Best Practices for Conducting Year-End Reviews

Lisa Anderson led a webinar, "COO Best Practices for Conducting Year-End Reviews" for ExecSense, the world’s largest publisher of webinars to C-Level executives in over 34 countries.

ExecSense: Topic Advisor

Lisa Anderson was selected to serve as a topic advisor for ExecSense, the world’s largest publisher of webinars to C-Level executives in over 34 countries.

Project Times: How Do You Implement Lean for Project Management?

This article discusses strategies to implement the lean philosophy for project management to accelerate project results.

CBS Atlanta: Creating a Customer Service Edge

This article focuses on how to create a customer service edge to generate bottom line results in today’s new normal business environment.

APICS OC: Best Practices for Inventory Management

Lisa Anderson will present "Best Practices for Inventory Management" at APICS Orange County.

Executive Brief: Deliver Results by Engaging Employees

Lisa Anderson published an article, "Deliver Results by Engaging Employees" on three strategies to increase employee engagement and drive bottom line results.

Riverside Community College Norco Guest lecture: Production & Operations Management

Lisa Anderson provided a guest lecture on "Production & Operations Management: Pragmatic Tips & Case Studies" for Riverside Community College's "Introduction to Business" class.

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SAC: Consultants Highlight Employee Involvement

"As a global business consultant and former VP of Operations of a mid-market manufacturer, I've found that effectively involving employees in new initiatives will accelerate business results—engaged employees consistently deliver," points out Lisa Anderson of LMA Consulting Group, Inc. in Claremont, CA.

APICS Metro DC: Evolved S&OP

Lisa Anderson will be giving a speech in Washington DC on Sales & Operations planning.

Project Times: Value Your Project Team

Lisa Anderson published an article of leveraging the value of your project team to accelerate bottom line results.

APICS Metro DC: How Do You Know Your Project is On Track?

Lisa Anderson's article, "How Do You Know Your Project is On Track?" was picked up by another media outlet as it continues to have relevance in today's marketplace.

APICS International Conference: Workshop on Introductions: the First 60 Seconds

Lisa Anderson will conduct a workshop at the APICS International Conference’s volunteer leader workshop on introductions and the first 60 seconds are all that matter.

TMS Specialty Products: Keep Your Cool: Stay Calm in the Face of Organizational Change and Ensure Success

"Frequently, loss of a team member causes some period of what, for lack of a better term, may be considered mourning," says Lisa Anderson President of LMA Consulting in Claremont, CA.

Executive Brief: Value Your Project Team

This article, Value Your Project Team, previously published by Project Times was reprinted in Executive Brief as it remains relevant in today’s marketplace.

Communication Jobs: How to Deal with Job Search Discouragement

It appears as though employers are afraid to make decisions. In essence, they seem to begin the job search process, put it on hold, decide on a different avenue, recruiter vs. in-house, etc., start, stop, redesign the job — and then the process repeats," said Lisa Anderson, a management consultant and founder of LMA Consulting Group, Inc.

Lisa Anderson Received APICS Southwest Milt Cook Award

Lisa Anderson received the APICS (the Association of Operations Management) Southwest District's Milt Cook Award which is the highest award for service and dedication to the District and principles of APICS.

ACA Newsletter: Customer Service Edge

Lisa Anderson published an article about creating a customer service edge and winning your customers' loyalty.

Inside Supply Management: Develop the Entrepreneurial Spirit

This article discusses the keys to building an entrepreneurial spirit in your organization which is vital to success in today's new normal environment.

Amazon.com: Networking Strategies for Procurement Executives

This webinar, "The Best Networking Strategies for Procurement Executives" is now being offered through Amazon.

Sanitation Sentinel: Overcoming Price Wars

I've found that raising fees can be the key to avoiding the commodity tailspin," says Anderson. Anderson says it comes down to value and service. In order to avoid that "slippery slope", Anderson offers these tips...

Executive Brief: Project Management Tips

This article, previously published by Project Times was picked up by another media outlet.

Edward Jones Newsletter: How to Know if Your Project is On Track?

My article, previously published by Project Times, has been picked up by another media outlet as it continues to have relevance in the marketplace.

180 News & Views: Project Management Priorities

This article, previously published in Project Times, was picked up by another media outlet.

APICS San Fernando Valley: Supply Chain Success

Lisa Anderson will speak on "Supply Chain Success" at the APICS San Fernando Valley meeting.

Project Times: Deliver Project Results by Engaging Employees

This article discusses how to consistently deliver project results by engaging employees.

Project Times: Project Management Tips

This article discusses the top five tips to more effective manage projects.

Turf Magazine: Time Management: Increasing productivity and efficiency in your company

"In my 20 years of experience - both as a practitioner as a vice president of operations and supply chain and as a business consultant and entrepreneur across multiple industries and globally - I've learned a few secrets to success in time management," she says. The top three she's learned are as follows:

Project Managers SIG Silicon Valley: Keys to Program Management Success

Lisa Anderson will present "Keys to Program Management Success" at the Project Managers SIG (Special Interest Group) in Silicon Valley.

ProjectWorld Canada: Secrets of Project Leadership Success in the New Normal

Lisa Anderson will present "Secrets of Project Leadership Success in the New Normal" at ProjectWorld * BusinessAnalystWorld Vancouver 2011.

Genco: Increasing Cash Flow through the Supply Chain

This blog entry discusses ways to increase cash flow through the supply chain.

Project Management Association: How Do You Know if Your Project is On Track?

This article, previously published by Project Times, has been picked up by another media outlet, as it continues to have relevance in today's marketplace.

The Business Edge: How to Effectively Engage Employees and Achieve Results

This article discusses the best ways to effectively engage employees to drive bottom line results.

SAC: Consultants Highlight Priorities in Customer Relationships

As a global business consultant and former VP of Operations of a mid-market manufacturer, I've found that there are few higher priorities than understanding and assessing the true value of your customers—especially in today's new normal business environment where sales are lackluster and margins are tight...

Project Times: Project Management Priorities

This project discusses what project management priorities should be in order to drive bottom line results.

Project Times: Project Requirements Documents – Why Bother?

This article discusses the value of project requirements documents and when you should use them vs. when you should not waste your time.

Model Retailer: Take Inventory, Take Control

Accuracy matters. "Even if you happen to place your order for precisely the amount you intended, if you were incorrect about how many you had on hand when you ordered, you'd end up with too many or too few. Either mistake will eat away at your profits," says Lisa Anderson, LMA Consulting Group, Claremont, Calif.

SAC: Consultants Recommend How to Create Customers for A Lifetime

In today's new normal business environment, sales are lackluster and margins are tight; thus, those companies which can provide exceptional service will stand out in the crowd," points out Lisa Anderson of LMA Consulting Group, Inc. in Claremont, CA

ExecSense: What Purchasing Executives Need to Know About the Benefits and Risks of Collaborative Outsourcing

Lisa Anderson led a webinar on collaborative outsourcing strategies.

Fox 2 Now: Simple Note Conveys Enthusiasm, Interest

This article, previously published by the Chicago Tribune, has been picked up by another media outlet, as it continues to have relevance in today's marketplace.

Research & Markets: Best Practices for Inventory Management in 2011

My ExecSense webinar was picked up by another media outlet.

Supply Chain Brain: We're Really Behind JIT Processes....Unless Maybe We Aren't

"It seems very common that people get on the bandwagon of some of these philosophies like JIT, and they give up as opposed to understanding that it's not something trendy to do," says Lisa Anderson, president and founder of business processes advisory firm LMA Consulting Group Inc. Anderson and other industry experts say manufacturers can lessen the risks associated with JIT and make it more effective by forming strong partnerships with their suppliers and establishing backup plans for unforeseen circumstances."

Chicago Tribune: Simple Note Conveys Enthusiasm, Interest

Lisa Anderson, senior business and operations executive of LMA Consulting Group in Claremont, Calif., cautions that an interviewer's role isn't always a giveaway as to how they will best respond to a thank-you note. "I've found that, even for technically savvy executives, a typed letter with a hand-written note on top gets through the pile more rapidly than anything else," Anderson says."

SAC: Consultants Recommend How All Employees Can "Sell"

"Those companies who find a way to jump start sales in today's lackluster recovery will thrive in the new normal; thus, it is vital to figure out how to best leverage non-sales people to boost sales," points out Lisa Anderson of LMA Consulting Group, Inc. in Claremont, CA. "Leadership will succeed if they implement a few critical steps: 1) Ignite the passion of the workforce towards achieving the vision. 2) Provide simple yet practical ways in which employees can help achieve the goal. 3) Utilize the power of focus—stay involved, ask questions, appreciate progress, remove roadblocks, empower employees and celebrate success."

Project Times: How Do You Know if Your Project is On Track?

This article discusses a common issue for project managers - how to measure your project's progress and results.

Project Times: Are you Buried in Unrealistic Project Demands?

This article addresses the all-too-familiar problem facing project managers – how to deal with unrealistic project demands.

IMA San Gabriel Valley: Leverage ERP for Bottom Line Results

Lisa Anderson will be speaking to the Institute of Management Accountants San Gabriel Valley Chapter on ways to leverage your ERP system to achieve bottom line results.

ACA Group Newsletter: Increasing Cash Flow through Supply Chain Improvements

This article discusses three strategies to increase cash flow through supply chain improvements.

The Aspen Times: The Lowdown on Dream Jobs

If you define "dream job" as a position in which you will always be thrilled by the task at hand, you need to adjust your expectations. "Dream jobs do not exist," says Lisa Anderson, a consultant with 20 years of career experience in different industries. "However, dream job situations do exist,"she adds.

Nevada Appeal: The Lowdown on Dream Jobs

This article, previously published by The Aspen Times, has been picked up by another media outlet, as it continues to have relevance in today's marketplace.

Galveston County Jobs.com: The Lowdown on Dream Jobs

This article, previously published by The Aspen Times, has been picked up by another media outlet, as it continues to have relevance in today's marketplace.

Omaha World Herald: The Lowdown on Dream Jobs

This article, previously published by The Aspen Times, has been picked up by another media outlet, as it continues to have relevance in today's marketplace.

Export Sales Jobs News: Recruiters ‘must find candidate quality'

Lisa Anderson, a senior supply chain and operations executive and founder of LMA Consulting Group, commented: "I've found the most successful approach is to ask a series of questions about specific prior experiences or results and follow up with a few diverse case study questions to get an idea of how the candidate will respond to practical scenarios."

Codestone: Leveraging ERP Systems Will Maximize Efficiency

That is the opinion of Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group, who stated that organisations should concentrate on boosting the operating capacity of their existing platform. She stated: "In my experience across multiple industries and globally, companies typically are utilising 20 per cent of their ERP systems capabilities."

Pepperdine: Panel of Capstone Course for MBA concentration in Entrepreneurship at the Graziadio School

Lisa Anderson was asked to sit on the panel for the oral presentation of the capstone course for an MBA concentration in Entrepreneurship at the Graziadio School of Business and Management.

The Upside Thinker: Lessons Learned from our Worst Leaders

This article, previously published in Profit through People Newsletter, was picked up by one of my business partners' newsletters, Lisa Marie Platske's Upside Thinking.

Small Business Consulting: Small Business Lending Still Challenging but UP!

Lisa's blog article on business lending was picked up by Small Business Consulting.

Price Waterhouse Coopers: Evolved Employer - A Better Workplace

Lisa's quotes in "Getting Results: Performance vs. Putting in the Hours" was picked up by another media outlet.

Construction Update.com: PM Experts Say Projected Demand Outstrips Supply

Lisa's quotes in "PM Experts Say Projected Demand Outstrips Supply" was picked up by another media outlet as it continues to have relevance in today's marketplace.

Central Florida Christian Chamber: Four Ways to Accelerate Cash Flow

Lisa's article, Four Ways to Accelerate Cash Flow" was picked up by another media outlet as it continues to have relevance in today's marketplace.

Project Times: Case Study of a Project Failure

This article discusses the lessons learned of an integration program failure.

The High Point Enterprise: Company Closing? Protect Money & Career

As part of your long-term investment into your career, "talk with the people you'd like to stay in touch with, such as other employees, suppliers, customers, etc.," suggests Anderson.

Executive Brief: ERP Implementation: Secrets of Success

This article, previously published by Project Times, has been picked up by another media outlet, as it continues to have relevance in today's marketplace.

ExecSense: Best Practices in Inventory Management in 2011

Lisa Anderson led a webinar on the best practices in inventory management.

Project Managers SIG Silicon Valley: Keys to Program Management Success

Lisa Anderson will present "Keys to Program Management Success" at the Project Managers SIG (Special Interest Group) in Silicon Valley.

National Speaker's Association Greater Los Angeles Chapter: Pro Speak Academy Guest Lecturer

Lisa Anderson will provide a guest lecture and workshop at the National Speaker Association's Los Angeles Chapter's Pro Speak Academy on 1-sheets and other marketing topics.

APICS Awarded Lisa Anderson Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) certification maintenance

Lisa Anderson was awarded CSCP maintenance approval. APICS requires CSCP certification designees stay at the top of their game as a Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) through a maintenance process.

Project Times: Keys to Program Management Success

This articles focuses on the three keys to achieving program management success and why it's vital to success in today's business environment.

Yahoo: How to Accelerate Cash Flow through Supply Chain Innovations

Lisa's press release article and quotes were picked up by over 200 high profile media websites including Yahoo, The Boston Business Journal, and CBS San Diego.

Project Times: Lessons Learned from Awful Project Managers

This article focuses on the top mistakes of awful project managers and what lessons can be learned from them.

SHRM: When an HR Consultant Loses a Key Contact

"The No. 1 way to address this issue is ahead of time. It is key to establish effective relationships not only with your sponsor but also with key project participants and other executives."

SHRM India: When an HR Consultant Loses an Important Client Contact

Planning is critical, agrees Lisa Anderson. "I've discovered there are a few secrets to how to address when your sponsor leaves the company," says Anderson of LMA Consulting Group Inc. in Claremont, Calif.

NAPM: Innovation for Supply Chain for Success

Lisa Anderson will speak at the National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM)'s Orange County chapter meeting on "Innovation for Supply Chain Success"

Projects Info: PM Experts Say Expected Projected Demand Outstrips Supply

"The leader need not be a technical person, but one who can work with various teams of technical people", explains Lisa Anderson President LMA Consulting Group.

Project Times: Leverage the Recovery

This article discusses ways to prioritize and utilize projects to leverage the recovery.

Business Video: Research and Markets: The Best Networking Strategies for Procurement Executives

Research and Markets has announced the addition of my ExecSense webinar "The Best Networking Strategies for Procurement Executives" audioconference to their offering.

ThomasNet News: Buyers' Challenges in 2011

Lisa Anderson, a senior supply chain and operations executive, says procurement managers need to focus on more than commodity prices. Anderson, the founder and president of Claremont, Calif.-based LMA Consulting Group, recently completed a survey of a dozen procurement executives on the keys to success in procurement.

ASQ & APICS Ventura: Innovation for Supply Chain Success

Lisa Anderson will be speaking at the APICS Ventura County chapter on innovation for supply chain success.

University of Southern California: Entrepreneurial Studies Program "Getting Operational 101"

Lisa Anderson was a guest lecturer at the University of Southern California's Lloyd Greif's Center for Entrepreneurial Studies program. She presented "Getting Operational 101" in the Entrepreneurial Business Plan class on the secrets to success in how a startup firm can get operational.

MotivAction Group: Teambuilding training can lead to success

Work with teams, brainstorm, debate options and help others, advises Lisa Anderson, founder and president of LMA Consulting Group.

Executive Brief: Projects Don't Fail in Formulation: They Fail in Implementation

This article, previously published by Project Times, has been picked up by another media outlet, as it continues to have relevance in today's marketplace.

IMA (Institute of Management Accountants): Leveraging Your ERP for Bottom Line Results

Lisa Anderson will be speaking to the Institute of Management Accountants Inland Empire Chapter on ways to leverage your ERP system to achieve bottom line results.

APICS Ventura: Innovation for Supply Chain Success

Lisa Anderson will be speaking at the APICS Ventura County chapter on innovation for supply chain success.

ExecSense: The Best Networking Strategies for Procurement Executives

Lisa Anderson led a webinar discussing the best practices in networking for procurement executives.

Project Times: Jump Start Your Project in the New Year

This article discusses how to jump start your projects in the New Year to drive business results.

6-Packed Supply Chain Conference: Strategy Doesn't Fail in Formulation: It Fails in Execution

Lisa Anderson will be speaking at the 6-Packed Supply Chain conference on two topics – "The Evolving Supply Chain & Operations Management" and "Strategy Doesn't Fail in Formulation: It Fails in Execution"

The Glass Hammer: Getting Results – Performance vs. Putting in the Hours

"In my 20 years of experience both as a practitioner as a VP of Operations & Supply Chain and as a Business Consultant and entrepreneur across multiple industries and globally, I've found that those work environments focused on results over presence are at least 80% more likely to achieve bottom line results," says Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting Group, Inc.

Executive Brief: Effective Leadership: Communicating Project Objectives

This article discusses how effective leadership and communicating project objectives are key to achieving project results.

APICS Orange County: Innovation for Supply Chain Success

Lisa Anderson will be speaking at the APICS Orange County chapter on innovation for supply chain success.

Project Times: ERP Implementation: Secrets of Success

This article explores a few secrets of success when implementing ERP systems so that you become one of the 20% who achieve the intended results.

SAC: Consulting Society Business Predictions/ Advice for 2011

According to Anderson, those businesses positioned with cash reserves and with exceptional employees will leapfrog the competition as they are able to take advantage of significant opportunities as they arise.

Institute of Management & Administration: What Really Works in Pay-for-Performance Systems

This article focused on what really works in designing and implementing pay-for-performance systems.

Project Times: Project Success: It Begins & Ends with Leadership

This article focuses on achieving project success with exceptional leadership, and it discusses the three keys to success.

Chamber Business News: Member Spotlight

This article was published in the Chamber Business News, and there is a video about LMA Consulting Group, Inc.

180 Systems: Projects Don't Fail in Formulation; They Fail in Implementation

This article, previously published by Project Times, has been picked up by another media outlet, as it continues to have relevance in today's marketplace.

SAC: How Do You Know When An Employee's Performance CAN'T Be Improved?

"It will be apparent whether an employee's performance can be improved almost immediately after providing coaching and support," points out Lisa Anderson of LMA Consulting Group, Inc. in Claremont, CA

Happy News: Discouraged? Time to Reignite the Job Search

This article, previously published by MSNBC, has been picked up by another media outlet, as it continues to have relevance in today's marketplace.

NBC Chicago: How to Reignite Your Job Search

This article, previously published by MSNBC, has been picked up by another media outlet, as it continues to have relevance in today's marketplace.

Project Times: Projects Don't Fail in Formulation: They Fail in Implementation!

This article focuses on why projects fail in implementation; NOT formulation, and it provides secrets to implementation success.

Project Times: Survey Says – Three Keys to Project Success

This article focuses on the three keys to achieving project success (and delivering bottom line results), according to a survey of clients and other businesses.

APICS Buffalo Chapter: Leveraging Supply Chain Strategy and Innovation to Create a Competitive Advantage

Lisa Anderson will be speaking at the Buffalo Chapter of APICS on leveraging supply chain strategy and innovation to create a competitive advantage.

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SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management): HR Consultants Struggle with Bad Client Behavior

Lisa Anderson was quoted in this article on how to deal with poor behavior successfully.

180 Systems: Where Have all the Project Managers Gone?

This article, previously published by Project Times, has been picked up by another media outlet, as it continues to have relevance in today's marketplace.

Project Times: Why Organization Can Make or Break Your Project.

This article discusses why the skill of organization can make or break your project, and it provides several tips and techniques on achieving this skill.

Project Times: Where have all the Project Managers Gone?

This article discusses why there is a shortage of excellent project managers, why it's essential for delivering bottom line results and then provides tips to find and retain excellent project managers.

APICS International Conference: Innovation for Supply Chain Success

Lisa Anderson will be speaking at the APICS (Association for Operations Management) 2010 International Conference on "Innovation for Supply Chain Success". This session is part of the Global Supply Chain Principles track.

Western Mass APICS Chapter: Succeed During These Turbulent Times – Manage for Cash Part 2

This article discusses how to succeed during turbulent times when cash is king.

Bay News Group: Building Bridges: The Global Economy Values Employees with the Skills to Span the Cultural Divide

"In my experience, during times of economic turmoil and high unemployment, countries become more protectionist," says Lisa Anderson, a business consultant who works at LMA Consulting Group in Claremont, Calif. "There has already been a reversal trend of globalization since the recession started."

Promotion Magazine: The Recession is Over. Are you ready for a rebound?

This article, previously published by Counselor Magazine, has been picked up by another media outlet, as it continues to have relevance in today's marketplace.

Pacific Premier Bank: Business Value Series

Lisa Anderson and Cheryle Steddom teamed up with Pacific Premier Bank and led discussions on building value in your business.

Project Times: Slam Dunk to Executive Commitment

This article focuses on why Executive commitment is critical to achieving project results, and it provides tips and techniques for obtaining true Executive commitment.

Corp! Magazine: Leadership to Accelerate Bottom Line Results

This article discusses how effective leadership is vital to delivering bottom line results, and it provides tips and techniques to achieve it.

Executive Brief: Why Project Planning is Critical to Attaining Strategy Goals

This article, previously published by Project Times, has been picked up by another media outlet, as it continues to have relevance in today's marketplace.

SAC: What Business Should Expect in Next Six Months

Lisa Anderson, a senior operations and supply chain executive and president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc. said, "It is critical for businesses to stay focused the next six months in order to leverage the recovery potential while building flexibility into the organization to succeed, regardless of what's around the bend for 2011. As I described in my Industry Week article on thriving in the "new normal", there are three keys to success: 1) Cash is king. 2) Service is paramount. 3) Execution is everything."

Project Smart: Top Three Causes of Project Failure

This article, previously published by Project Times, has been picked up by another media outlet, as it continues to have relevance in today's marketplace.

Project Times: A Hidden Key to Project Success

This article discusses a hidden key to achieving project success – vision. And, it discusses three core elements of vision and how to ensure your project delivers results.

SAC: Decision Making Underwhelming Say Consultants

Lisa Anderson, a senior operations and supply chain executive and president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc. notes, "When handled effectively (reversing a decision), people respect the leader even more for correcting course and communicating it effectively."

Project Times: Top Three Causes of Project Failure

This article is based on a brief client survey of the top 3 causes of project failure, and it describes how to overcome them.

AMA's M World: Accelerating Cash Flow through Supply Chain Innovation

This article focuses on strategies to accelerate cash flow through supply chain innovation.

Project Times: Project Risk – Should You Care?

This article discusses project risk and provides tips and techniques to mitigate risk in order to achieve success.

APICS 6 Packed Supply Chain Conference: Leadership to Leapfrog the Competition

Lisa Anderson will be speaking at the APICS 6 Packed Supply Chain Conference on "Leadership to Leapfrog the Competition". This session is part of the Empowering People track.

Project Times: Why Project Planning is Critical to Attaining Strategy Objectives

This article discusses why project planning is critical to achieving strategy objectives.

Codestone: 72% 'happy with ERP systems'

In December, president of LMA Consulting Group Lisa Anderson stated that most businesses fail to leverage more than 20 per cent of their program's capacity.

World Trade Magazine: Made in the USA Gains Momentum

Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting Group, Inc. advises companies to investigate the infrastructure carefully.

180 Systems: Common Pitfalls to ERP Project Success

This article, previously published by Project Times, has been picked up by another media outlet, as it continues to have relevance in today's marketplace.

Executive Brief: Top Traits of Successful Project Leaders

This article, previously published by Project Times, has been picked up by another media outlet, as it continues to have relevance in today's marketplace.

Achieve Solutions: 10 Time Wasters & Energy Drainers

Corporate management consultant Lisa Anderson tells managers to pay more attention to those who are positive and productive. "You'll find an immediate benefit in terms of time, energy and productivity," Anderson advises.

Industry Week: How to Thrive in 2010's 'New Normal' Business Operations Environment

This article discuss the top strategies companies can follow to thrive in today's "new normal" business environment.

Union Bank's Business Focus: Cash Management Strategies in Current Economy

"Companies with cash will also be able to take advantage of sale prices on potential assets," Anderson says

Riverside Community College: Logistics Management Advisory Committee Member

Lisa Anderson was selected to serve on the Advisory Committee for the Logistics Management program. The program includes both Certification and Associate of Science Degree options. To read more about the program, read the full story.

Project Times: Top Traits of Successful Project Leaders

This article discusses the top traits of successful project leaders.

Cal State Fullerton University Extended Education: Advisory Board Member for Advanced Topics in Supply Chain Management

Lisa Anderson was selected to serve on the Advisory Board for the development of the certificate program for advanced topics in supply chain management.

Project Times: Common Pitfalls to ERP Project Success

This article discusses the common pitfalls to ERP project success.

Erosion Control: Your Business: Business Planning 2010

Lisa Anderson, founder and president of LMA Consulting Group in Claremont, CA, says the 2010 business plan will be a pivotal turning point for companies. "All of the cushion is long gone—it is now essential to immediately focus on the most effective path forward," she says. "Business plans for 2010 must include a continuous feedback-and-adjustment loop."

Project Times: Accelerate Project Results

This article discusses strategies to accelerate project results.

CareerSmart Advisor: The Best Leadership Advice "The best leadership advice I received was from my HR mentor, Debra Daniels..."

When the student is willing, the teacher appears, and every business leader can trace their professional history back to a pivotal moment when they heard the right message at the right time, which then opened up a pathway to success. Several extremely accomplished individuals agreed to share with ExecuNet members some of the wisdom that influenced their leadership styles and beliefs. We're hoping you'll benefit from what they shared.

Project Times: Project Management Software NOT Critical to Success

This article focuses on what is critical to project success – and why project management software is not one of them.

Counselor Magazine: The Recession is Over. Are you Ready for a Rebound?

There is a fine line between preparing for a recovery and creating a path to disaster by overspending into a cash crisis.

Calgary Sun: The Diversity Factor

This article, previously published by the Philadelphia Inquirer's Philly.com has been picked up and printed by another media outlet, as it continues to have relevance in today's marketplace.

Thinking Fluidly: A Key to Thriving in Turbulent Times – Positive Attitude

Lisa"s article on the value of a positive attitude has been posted on Thinking Fluidly. It focuses on the three keys to how to gain a positive attitude.

Industry Week: Get More from Your SCM System

In her 20 years of experience as a supply chain management practitioner and consultant, Anderson has found that information technology either can "bog down" or enhance a company"s efforts to manage its supply chain -- and she believes that the key to achieving the latter outcome lies in a manufacturer"s ability to integrate SCM software with its people and processes.

SAC: Global Consulting Group Anticipates Business Conditions in 2010

Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting Group, Inc. predicts, "Whether the recovery is weak or robust and whether it is short-lived or long-term, there is no doubt that the business environment has changed. 2010 will be a "new normal." In my research and through observation in working across multiple industries and continents, I"ve seen a return to fundaments, which includes three core principles: 1) Cash is king; 2) Service is paramount; 3) Execution is everything.

Project Times: Can You Use Project Management to Find a Job?

This article focuses on how to utilize project management skills to find a job.

Project Times: Throw Out Complex Timelines!

This article focuses on how to achieve project success without the need for complex timelines.

Society for Advancement of Consulting Names Lisa Anderson of Claremont, CA as Board Approved in Supply Chain Strategy

The Society for Advancement of Consulting® (SAC®) has approved another member to achieve the rare SAC® Board Approved designation. This approval means that the consultant has worked in a specialized area for a considerable length of time; has provided detailed, documented evidence of success directly from clients in that specialty; and has conformed to the Code of Ethics of the society, serving as a thought leader and exemplar in the profession in general and their specialty in particular.

Los Angeles Times: Stay Calm in the Face of Organizational Change to Ensure Success

There is always chaos and uncertainty in organizational change, and you"ll stand out in the crowd by not getting caught up in the chaos; instead be the steadfast, calm one.

MSNBC: Your career: Reignite your job search

It appears as though employers are afraid to make decisions. In essence, they seem to begin the job search process, put it on hold, decide on a different avenue, recruiter vs. in-house, etc, start, stop, redesign the job – and then the process repeats, said Lisa Anderson, a management consultant and founder of LMA Consulting Group, Inc.

The Philadelphia Inquirer"s Philly.com: The Diversity Factor

In my experience, during times of economic turmoil and high unemployment, countries become more protectionist," says business consultant Lisa Anderson, LMA Consulting Group, Claremont, Calif. "There has already been a reversal trend of globalization since the recession started.

Projects@Work: A Guy Named Murphy

Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group, also believes that there"s a natural stop to risk management activity. "I"ve led project teams, it is common to have unexpected events and challenges arise. [But] once you have established an effective project team and defined a critical path, stop risk mitigation activity, as it will be a waste of time and resources.

WorkWise (nationally syndicated column): Helping a co-worker during the recession

Lisa Anderson of LMA Consulting Group Inc., in Claremont, Calif., acknowledges that not every co-worker will be interested in helping peers. She believes that this is changing as people recognize the increasing value of teamwork. "In my experience, co-workers can have a significant effect helping each other keep their job,"

ABC News: The Bright Side of Big Bonuses

Lisa Anderson, founder and president LMA Consulting Group, Inc. in southern California said bonuses, generally speaking, can play a big role in retention. "Overall, I believe that money is not a motivator but the lack of it is a motivator," she said. "If you"re not compensated fairly for your skill sets and background, it is definitely a motivator to get out."

Seminar 1: Creating Value in the Supply Chain

Lisa Anderson spoke at Seminar 1, a Northeastern U.S. supply chain conference on how to create value in the supply chain.

Industry Week: Just-in-Time Remains Justifiable

"It seems very common that people get on the bandwagon of some of these philosophies like JIT, and they give up as opposed to understanding that it"s not something trendy to do," says Lisa Anderson, president and founder of business processes advisory firm LMA Consulting Group Inc.

APICS Performance Advantage: From Low Gear to Supplier of the Year

In this article on vendor managed inventory, Lisa Anderson is asked to weigh in on the PaperPak success story.

Prescient Case Study: David, Goliath & VMI

In this case study on vendor managed inventory, Lisa Anderson provides insights on PaperPak"s software selection process and how it correlated to the PaperPak success story.

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