Would you describe your business culture as accountable? Many CEOs I talk with want more accountability in their organizations and are not quite sure how …
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The Discipline of Accountability in Manufacturing
Author Archives: Becky
Should Manufacturers Invest Now?
I saw today that two privately held manufacturers in the Greater Cleveland Ohio area are investing heavily in expanding their production footprint. I am excited …
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Quit Searching for a Case For Change
There are two primary reasons why any business would change: Fear, or Opportunity. Today, how can any manufacturing business in North America not see a …
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Is Your Supply Chain Safe Now?
The paucity of adequate contingency planning for our supply chains became apparent early in the COVID-19 emergency. Sensitivity analysis with contingencies is an active responsibility …
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Four Questions To Ask Your Team
It’s easy to lose focus on the important things as we bounce from one shiny object to another. These four questions will ensure your team …
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What Do We Really Know?
Despite the fact that none of us can predict the future, all of us know some of what is coming. And most of us can …
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Making Good Decisions
Leaders are supposed to make the tough decisions. And the important ones. But everyone else should be capable of making good decisions as well, the …
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Evolving Business Models
It is very likely that your business model will have to change within a few short years. Here I share 3 quick examples to help …
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Lead With Speed
I am writing a book under contract with Taylor & Francis. In doing so I am leveraging several of Alan Willett’s Lead With Speed insights …
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Decide. It Will Hurt Much Less.
Managers who delay necessary actions often do so out of a distaste for conflict. I’ll bet you can think of 2 or 3 decisions you …
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