SAC: Consulting Society Announces Consulting Award Winners
Lisa Anderson, co-executive direct of SAC recognized this year’s Advancing Consulting Awards winners of the Corrie Shanahan Memorial Award for Advancing Consulting.
Talent, Talent, Talent
Similar to location, location, and location in the real estate business, the current business environment talks about talent, talent and talent. Here are comments from just the last few weeks from clients ranging from life science research to food and mining machinery and equipment to building and construction products [...]
SAC: The Best Companies Innovate for Growth, Not Just Survival
Our most successful clients reacted to the pandemic by innovating," points out Lisa Anderson, president of Claremont, CA-based LMA Consulting Group, Inc and manufacturing expert known for creating supply chain resiliency. "Not only did these clients adapt quickly to the changing conditions, but they also got creative in looking for opportunities to innovate and thrive.
The Gap in Leadership
During the pandemic, there was a mass exodus of talent as leaders decided to retire early, switch careers or just take a step back. On the other hand, the leader's job is becoming far more challenging. Not only has the last year required navigating the pandemic but now leaders are faced with scarce resources, more work and new challenges to tackle with extended lead times, inflation and rapidly changing customer conditions. What should leaders do?
Post-Pandemic Work Environment Brings Need for New Best Practices
The most successful organizations will focus on being resilient and profitable," points out Lisa Anderson, president of Claremont, CA-based LMA Consulting Group, Inc and manufacturing expert known for creating supply chain resiliency.
Bass Lake and Implications of the U.S. Traveling Again (Talent Shortage)
While my nephew was in town for an internship, we went to Bass Lake and Yosemite. It was strange to be 'back to normal' in terms of going on a tour of the park, eating in a restaurant overlooking Bass Lake and more. It was beautiful as you'll see below, and it was great to spend time with family [...]
Post Pandemic Skills Gap
According to Prudential’s latest Pulse of the American Worker Survey, one in four workers plan to look for a job a different company once the pandemic has subsided. Additionally, a recent Robert Half survey found that 38% of workers feel stuck in their careers, and an EY survey found [...]
Adaptability and Resiliency: Trends to Emerge Above and Beyond in 2021
In our eBook Emerging Above & Beyond: 21 Insights for 2021 from Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Technology Executives, many executives discuss the critical importance of adaptability and resiliency. The pandemic kicked off with volatility of customer demand (toilet paper and hand sanitizer were in scarce supply whereas aerospace and [...]
California Manufacturing Technology Consulting: Shifting Gears: Women in Manufacturing
There's vast opportunity for women in manufacturing from all levels, from entry-level through executives and by sector. I work with clients in food and beverage industry, in building and construction products, healthcare, and bioscience. I find that across the board they're looking for talented people who are interested in innovating [...]
SAC: Nominations Open for 2021 Advancing Consulting Awards
CLAREMONT, CA—The Society for the Advancement of Consulting® (SAC), a leading association of global consulting professionals, announced today that nominations are now open for its an annual award honoring two consultants who have advanced the profession in the previous year. The Corrie Shanahan Memorial Consulting Awards are named in [...]