Leadership & Change Management Strategies

Leadership, change, and talent are the foundation of successful operational and supply chain transformation. Whether implementing SIOP, ERP, AI, process improvements, or other strategic initiatives, sustainable results depend on strong leadership, organizational alignment, effective change management, and the right talent. Explore practical strategies to build high-performing teams, develop future leaders, align cross-functional organizations, and create a culture that drives operational excellence, innovation, and profitable, scalable growth.

Interview with Fender Guitar Executive
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Interview with Fender Guitar Executive

Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent

Interview with Fender Guitar Executive

Can people and robots work side by side? In this interview, Lisa Anderson and Fender Guitar's Ed Magee discuss how manufacturers can balance technology and workforce development to improve resilience, drive innovation, and future-proof their operations.

admin2026-06-13T12:14:42-07:00February 7, 2020|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Amazon effect, change management, Industrial Manufacturing, interview, leadership, MCIE, organizational alignment, profitability, scalability, talent development, video|

Future-Proofing Your Customers
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Future-Proofing Your Customers

Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent

Future-Proofing Your Customers

In thinking about future-proofing your people, it makes sense to start with your customers. Have you thought about future-proofing your customers? The statistics are staggering. According to Outbound Engine, acquiring a new customer can cost five times more than retaining an existing customer. We wouldn't be surprised if [...]

admin2026-06-25T00:46:48-07:00January 30, 2020|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Amazon effect, customer service, customer value, Future Proofing, supply chain partners|

Future-Proofing Your Skills Gap
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Future-Proofing Your Skills Gap

Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent

Future-Proofing Your Skills Gap

Since talent has become a strategic topic for any executive who wishes to thrive in 2020 and beyond, it should top of mind for every manufacturing and distribution business owner or executive. Have you put time aside to think about this critical topic with your top team? If [...]

admin2026-05-04T23:03:19-07:00January 30, 2020|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Future Proofing, Skills Gap|

Do You Have a Network?
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Do You Have a Network?

Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent

Do You Have a Network?

Do you have a network of people you can go to for answers, help, introductions, and more? My network is not only very important to my business but it is also very important for my personal life. Starting with business, I can definitely say that LMA Consulting's success is [...]

admin2026-05-16T14:07:33-07:00January 9, 2020|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: business relationships|

Women CEO Panel Takeaways
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Women CEO Panel Takeaways

Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent

Women CEO Panel Takeaways

As an advisory board member of the School of Business and Public Management of the University of LaVerne, I participated with the annual Women CEO Forum. I always am inspired listening to the powerful stories of these CEOs, and the hardships they overcame on their journey to success. Do [...]

admin2026-06-16T18:14:00-07:00January 2, 2020|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: innovation, leadership|

All Roads Lead Back to People
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All Roads Lead Back to People

Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent

All Roads Lead Back to People

All roads lead back to people. In working with executives from diverse industries of aerospace, building products, healthcare and food & beverage, whether a $10 million dollar family-owned business, a $50 million dollar private-equity backed company or a multi-billion dollar global conglomerate, the most successful have the best people. [...]

admin2026-06-16T18:08:40-07:00December 30, 2019|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: leadership, MCIE|

NOW is the Time to Invest in Employees
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NOW is the Time to Invest in Employees

Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent

NOW is the Time to Invest in Employees

Are you investing in your employees? If you have employees who want to do a good job but who don't have the tools and skills to accomplish this goal, you'll end up with frustrated employees who are not engaged. What percentage of your employees do you think are in this position?

admin2026-07-04T15:34:52-07:00December 24, 2019|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Future Proofing, leadership, talent development|

Are You Likable and the Impact It Makes
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Are You Likable and the Impact It Makes

Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent

Are You Likable and the Impact It Makes

Several situations have arisen lately that made me think about the importance of whether you are likeable. First of all, let's just say that in consulting, if you aren't likeable, you won't be around very long.