In today’s “new normal” business environment, leadership is even more critical to achieving bottom line results because customers are demanding more for less, employees are concerned about the future and cash is tight. In my experience working with clients across multiple industries and globally, I’ve found there is one [...]
The business environment has changed and will not "return to normal"; instead, a "new normal" is emerging. The U.S. and the world economy have been in a recession for at least a year, and the media is starting to discuss a slow recovery. Whether the recovery is weak or [...]
Communication is vital to project management success. Are you looking for different methods to make certain your messages is getting across? Published in "ExecutiveBrief" website, April, 2013 So much of an organization’s success is tied to project success! Can you think of any significant organization initiative or improvement that [...]
Navigating culture change is a requirement for success. Published in "Project Times" website, March, 2013 Click here for original article. In my 20+ years of experience as an operations executive, a global supply chain consultant and a non-profit trade association leader, I’ve found navigating culture change is a requirement [...]
Turn your thinking upside down and unlock the secret ingredient to success. Published in "Project Times" website, February, 2013 Click here for original article. Volatility is the new norm. Results must be an assumption as companies struggle for high growth rates, fight to find and retain top talent and [...]
In the race for increased profits is speed leaving vital priorities behind? Assess all factors before jumping the gun. In today’s new normal business environment, customers want products and services delivered quicker. Investors want month-end numbers faster. Customers expect new products yesterday. Executives are expected to sift through an [...]
Business managers and entrepreneurs must not only drive bottom line business results by leveraging social networks but they must also stand out in the crowd in today's competition-intense business environment, according to supply chain expert Lisa Anderson, founder and President of LMA Consulting Group, Inc. "Those executives who stay [...]
Published in "Project Times" website, December, 2012 Click here for original article. In today’s new normal business environment, it is imperative to stay ahead of the pack. Only those companies that innovate will outperform their competition. Thus, it is even more critical to pay attention to the top project [...]
Business managers and entrepreneurs can not only drive bottom line business results by leveraging emerging supply chain trends, they can also stand out in the crowd in today's competition-intense new normal business environment, according to Lisa Anderson founder and President of LMA Consulting Group, Inc. "Those executives who stay [...]
Stay in the manufacturing game- avoid common program management pitfalls. In today’s business environment, manufacturing leaders must do more with less – and deliver superior customer service at the same time. In my 25 years of experience as an operations executive and global business consultant, I’m seeing an unprecedented [...]
