Photo by Mark Fletcher-Brown on UnsplashWe all know about the talent shortage. In this short video I make the case for rolling up our sleeves and choosing the strategies for how you’re going to face this challenge. Manufacturers are resilient and tough. We’ll get...
6 Criteria for Weekly Metrics
Photo by Lukas Blazek on UnsplashThe weekly scorecard is an important element of a strong operating system. It helps to ensure that the team is working with facts and data rather than "I think" and "I feel". Even though the scorecard is data-centric, choosing the...
Using Video for Personal Communication
Photo by Emiliano Cicero on UnsplashThroughout the pandemic, we all learned that video tools like Zoom can help improve meeting quality when face-to-face meeting just isn't feasible. However, there are also tools, like Loom, that can enable a more personal 1:1...
Using Working Sessions to get Things Done
Have you ever had a project in your business that was stalled? I’ve seen this happen with projects that require the engagement and alignment of multiple departments. In an effort to get the requisite collaboration, the project leader tries to cajole all of the...
Finding your way back to your goals: a lesson
Three years ago, my husband and I decided we wanted to have a rural property with a really cool house. With the cost of homes in Ottawa, we figured the best thing to do was to find a land parcel, save up, and then build a funky home. A few acres, a fence, and a funky...
Six Essentials for Effective Leadership©
OVERVIEW Everyone has experienced effective and ineffective leadership. Both are easy to identify, even to feel, in most settings. Understanding why leadership is effective or ineffective is tougher. Occasionally there are obvious strengths or weaknesses. But most...