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Lean is *Not* a Training and Development Activity

Markovitz Consulting

A prospect told me recently that he wanted to work with me to bring lean/continuous improvement to his company, but first he needed to “integrate it into his Training and Development” plans. If you frame lean/CI as a training and development activity, you won’t get the of buy-in and commitment from staff that you need.

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Back to the Basics in Leadership and Life with former EVP of Operations for the Walt Disney World Resort Lee Cockerell

Consulting Matters

Today I'm talking with Lee Cockerell, the former Executive Vice President of Operations for Walt Disney resort and currently a consultant, author, and speaker. In this episode, you'll hear: How Lee evolved as a leader by shedding defensiveness and operating in trust. Why you need to create a system to be a person of your word.

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Effective Manufacturing Operations Management in 2024

Epicflow

There’s one more essential component that helps manufacturers reach their goals — manufacturing operations management (MOM). What Is Manufacturing Operations Management? Manufacturing operations management (MOM) is the practice of overseeing and improving manufacturing processes at multiple levels. Process control.

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Figuring Out Your Billing Rate as an Independent Consultant

Successful Independent Consulting

Factors that Impact Your Base Rate The 2x-3x estimate will give you a rough idea, but tweak your numbers up or down based on the following factors: Pedigree: Did you learn your craft at a consulting firm with formal training, such as Deloitte or Bain & Company?

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How to Uncover the Root Cause of Poor Performance

Consulting Matters

The most common go-to solution for any performance gap is to throw training at it. The truth is, while training is often necessary, it is NEVER sufficient. Is training provided? Have training been effective? Could they do it if their lives depended on it (without further training)? Document Operating Guidelines.

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How the Food Industry Is Using Cross-Training to Boost Service

Harvard Business

Cross-training employees on a variety of tasks can be a powerful tool for improving operations, as well as for attracting and retaining workers. When employees are cross-trained to perform a variety of both customer-facing and non-customer-facing tasks, they can adjust their work depending on demand and business needs.

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Companies Are Facing New Challenges – Are You Keeping Your Leadership Training Current?

Clarity Consultants

As a result, leaders weren’t necessarily trained in managing a distributed team beforehand, leaving them feeling ill-equipped to guide remote employees and promote success. In order to promote growth and support productivity, companies need to update their leadership training to address the challenges of today. Contact us today.

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