A Powerful Business Lesson from Covid-19
Accomplishing More with Less: A Powerful Business Lesson from Covid-19 Not many business plans include how to handle pandemics or how to address shutdowns and extended absences. The 2020 Covid Pandemic challenged both small and large businesses in unimaginable ways; pushing companies to find creative solutions to stay afloat during such a trying time. Many […]
Quick Insight: Effective Business Strategy!
After reading hundreds of business strategy articles and biographies of many successful people I have concluded that the best strategy that serves many great leaders is actually straightforward: Select the right team Challenge your team to develop an aggressive but S.M.A.R.T Plan of Action Provide the right setting and KPI in place to ensure they […]
5 Quick and Easy Ways to Help Your Suppliers Better Support You
5 Quick and Easy Ways to Help Your Suppliers Better Support You We recently had the pleasure of attending a Marine Machines Association (MMA) event that was graciously hosted by Electric Boat. This informational was greatly attended, as it covered various challenges that the Navy, Shipbuilders, and the Supply Base are facing. Terminology often associated with […]
Add Excessive Meeting Syndrome (EMS) to your Business Glossary
EMS Is a fast-growing dysfunctional business practice. On a recent project, we realized that the company holds an average of 312 meetings a month. As we observed some of these meetings, we quickly noticed that participants engaged in what is known as Circular Conversations. Circular Conversations refer to lengthy debates that that do not develop or progress; the […]
Revitalizing the Customer Service Industry
As a frequent flyer, there is a level of customer service that is expected in the air. The courtesy of stewards, attentive to the needs of the passengers, can constitute what makes for a pleasant flight. Unfortunately, it has been my experience that effective customer service is becoming difficult to come by and it is […]
Experience: The Key to Project Success
As a management consultant, the first question I am usually asked is how much I know about a particular industry. My answer is always the same: Not nearly as much as my clients. I explain that I don’t take a project to teach my client how to make ice cream, print boxes, or produce whatever […]
10 Characteristics of Effective Meetings
Every person can see everyone else. The board is in front of everyone. An agenda for the meeting. Time estimates are determined for each agenda item. Always ask “How are we doing in our process today? How can we be more productive?”. A record is keep of the ideas generated and the decisions made. The […]
10 Important Expectations when Hiring Consultants
Pay for results, NOT ideas or recommendations. Meet the installation/implementation team. Take time to qualify and quantify the goals and objectives of the project. ROI is important, but do not make it the cornerstone of the project. Expect a mix of tangible and intangible benefits. Morale cannot be measured by numbers, but know it is […]
Add EMS and TMI to your Business Glossary
EMS is a fast-growing dysfunctional business practice. On a recent project, we realized that the company holds an average of 312 meetings a month. As we observed some of these meetings, we quickly noticed that participants engaged in what is known as Circular Conversations. Circular Conversations refer to lengthy debates that that do not develop […]
Are you Cost or Schedule Driven Company?
Is Your Company Cost or Schedule Driven? A company’s priorities are a testament to its culture. Many can narrow down their driving focus to one of two concepts: cost or schedule. When an organization is driven by cost, the main goal is to keep internal costs from moderate to below average. Other companies may find […]
