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Communication is such an important skill for professionals to possess however very few communication courses are taught to employees. Many organizations underestimate the necessity of possessing and training employees on communication skills. It can often make the difference between a profitable bottom line or not. It is incumbent on Learning and Development Professionals to assess […]

When was the last time you received some really good feedback? The kind that really resonates with you causing you to significantly shift your behaviors or actions? The kind that was so impactful you can look back on it and feel genuinely grateful to the person who had the courage to invest in your development […]

I’ve been susceptible to collecting monkeys throughout my career.  What’s a monkey?  It’s an action assigned to someone else that you’ve taken ownership of.  Does this sound familiar?   Monkeys are agile creatures that can appear without warning and with surprisingly high frequency.  Here’s an example of how a monkey can jump from one person to […]

For months I’ve been on the phone almost every day with business executives around the world in virtually every industry. It seems there are 3 business groups affected differently by the pandemic:   Those who have seen an increase in demand because their goods and services has increased due to the pandemic.  For example, anyone involved […]

Much has been written about the precautions that are necessary for workers returning.  Some of these topics include  safe distancing, masks, desanitizing, proper ventilation, rotation times for lunches and breaks, etc. I will provide links at the end of this article that gives details for these pertinent points. However, what isn’t being talked about is […]

Supply Chain operations has always been a “necessary evil” within the confines of the business world.  While sales dominate most discussions in the business world (unless there is a problem with the supply chain), making sure that you maintain your Supply Chain PROFIT will allow you to increase your company profits by way of improving […]

I’ve previously written about the need for accountability and the goal of pushing decisions throughout an organization to the appropriate owners.  But just making decisions isn’t the end game; you need sound decisions made in a timely manner.  The velocity of good decision making is fundamental to your business’s ability to survive and thrive. Your […]

Situation A Halloween apparel company needed help in implementing cost improvements within their supply chain operations. The company manufactures and ships over 90% of their Halloween costumes in Big Box retail stores. They needed to improve cost and time within their operations from factory to customer delivery. The area that needed the most help was […]

The business climate remains nebulous. Lockdowns are ending and re-starting. COVID cases are rising, falling, steady, and everywhere in between. People remain confused, fearful, and unsure about what the future will bring for their families, their homes, and their loved ones. It’s never been more critical for leadership to step up as businesses begin to […]