People Remain “In”
If you want to achieve profitable business growth apply the people plus initiative equation and see how your bottom line transforms.
People, People, & People
The bottom line is that PEOPLE will ensure that your bottom line hits your objectives
Filling Worker Skills Gap Remains a Hot Topic
Worker skill gaps continue to impact manufacturers and distributors productivity and profitability.
Why Talent is #1 to Success
February 16, 2016 Last week I attended a meeting of the top 1% of consultants globally. With this sort of talent in one room, I listened carefully. One of the speakers focuses on small to medium sized businesses in North America ($5 million to $250 million). He said that [...]
How to Successfully Navigate the Skills Gap
Eighty-nine percent of manufacturing and distribution executives are experiencing a skills gap, according to a research study performed by LMA Consulting Group Inc. and APICS Inland Empire Chapter. The skills gap has become a rapidly growing issue as baby boomers retire and employees are “on the move again” as [...]
How Tradition Can Be a Win
Since today is Halloween, I've been thinking of the value of tradition with your people. Yesterday I went to a client that has an amazing people culture, and although the people were committed to the important session we were conducting, they all wanted to go to the Halloween pot [...]
Are You Ready for Q4?
It’s time to plan the rest of the year to ensure a smooth ending to 2015 and interrupted service to customers.The years seem to fly by faster and faster, don’t they? As we head into Q4, it is important to think about whether you are ready for calendar year-end [...]
The Good & Bad of Using Temps, Contractors & Consultants
When facing short-term staffing challenges, supplement your needs with temps, contractors or consultants. To be successful, be clear on the purpose and staff accordingly. I find that almost every one of my clients and prospective clients are growing significantly. One complication of growth is to find, upgrade and keep [...]
Have you Recognized Your Employees Lately?
One of the most successful yet NO cost ways to create employee engagement is to recognize them. It can be as simple as saying thank you. Have you said thank you to any of your employees or peers lately? Find a way to say thank you at least once [...]
The People Element
Locate your best employees, particularly in leadership positions, and invest in them for continued success. I find that the best process will fail with the wrong people. The best system will not drive results if the wrong people are involved. Yet if exceptional people are involved, even the most [...]