For many years the phrase fit for purpose referred to whether or not a consumer product could adequately perform the function or functions for which …
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Is Your Leadership Adequate?
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We All Need a Lifeline
A few days ago, I received an email from the owner/CEO of a former client company, saying “I think I need to hire you.” The …
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Policy Policies in Manufacturing
Manufacturers have numerous policies in place. Attendance, customer returns, payment terms, and more. The vast majority are because of a lack of trust in employees …
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Manufacturing–Does the Degree Matter?
A recent LinkedIn post of mine attracted responses from a wide variety of degree’d professionals — biologists, film, ethics, psychology. I asked what from their …
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The Discipline of Accountability in Manufacturing
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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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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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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