The Pope & Visionary Leaders
There is no way to become a visionary in a week; however, you certainly can take steps to lead you towards this path. Start by not being afraid to stand out from the crowd.
The SIOP Conveyor Belt Analogy
In the last few years, I have helped several clients design and implement SIOP.
Labor Day Parades & the Value of Tradition
Traditions are a great way to bring people together. What traditions do you have at work?
An IT Roadmap
Do you know where your IT team is headed? Does it line up with the business priorities?
Why Strategic Planning is an Oxymoron
Strategy implementation should consider how the organization will have to change and evolve to support the strategy.
Do Your Executives Have Vision?
When executives have vision, employees follow.
SIOP/ Integrated Business Planning
Manufacturing and distributing product to meet customer demand can be like a puzzle unless you start using SIOP as a core process to run your business. SIOP (sales, inventory, & operations planning) taken to the best practice degree is often associated with integrated business planning. In some circles, [...]
The People Element
Locate your best employees, particularly in leadership positions, and invest in them for continued success.
The Power of Passion
William Wrigley Jr. clearly had a passion for bringing Catalina Island to life
It’s Not What You Know; It’s Who You Know
As I was debating about what to write about this week, two colleagues walked into my client's office for help in resolving an issue. Upon leaving, one said "It's not what you know; it's who you know". I thought this phrase rang true. Clearly, you have to be competent. [...]