Why Blame Doesn’t Work
Instead of complaining about Mary or Steve, how could you re-phrase your concern into a productive conversation?
Lisa Anderson Selected as Toyota Women in Supply Chain Mentor
LMA Consulting Group’s Lisa Anderson has been selected Toyota Women in Supply Chain Mentor for The Peter F. Drucker Center.
Cross-Functional Success
Cross-functional coordination is vital to business success. Agreement on simple coordination techniques starts with clear and frequent communication
Lisa Anderson to Speak at Premier Project Management Association
LMA Consulting Group’s Lisa Anderson to Present The Amazon Effect: Creating a Customer Service Edge at 2016 PMICIE Professional Development Day
What MacGyver & the Fess Parker Have in Common
How can we be innovative and use what we have in new ways to create success?
Mother Nature Adds to Supply Chain Risk
California wildfires have the potential to disrupt the flow of US commerce. A report from the Wall Street Journal quoting Lisa Anderson. California wildfires have the potential to disrupt the flow of US commerce. A report from the Wall Street Journal quoting Lisa Anderson.</div>Supply chain risk has increased exponentially [...]
The Value of Clear Communication
What can we do this week to improve upon the clarity of our communication? Quite a lot.
Leaders and “They”
Weak leadership is prevalent but surmountable by starting with an attitude adjustment. Instead of thinking of other leaders as “they”, remember that it’s a team effort and collaborate as “we”.
How to Manage Supply Chain Complexity (using PM tools)
Supply chains continue to increase in complexity. I've observed this firsthand from managing hundreds of projects in manufacturing organizations over the last 25 years, including navigating end-to-end supply chain. Being able to effectively manage this complexity is essential to achieve important business objectives–growth and profitability.
Big Customer Promises
Don't get too worked up trying to think about your bold customer promise. Start by thinking about your view of your customers.