by Ian | Aug 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
As the march of technology innovation continues apace with AI and digitisation at the forefront, I had a sharp reminder this week of one of our own core values – the importance of face to face communication. So as my youngest son passed 16 recently, time to sort his...
by Ian | Jan 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
Well, 2022 will go down in history as a momentous year in terms of geopolitics and global finance implications. Coming so close behind two years of mayhem wreaked by Covid 19, and the associated fall out on global supply chains and pricing, it has given stressed...
by Ian | Dec 13, 2017 | Change management, Manufacturing, Uncategorized
If you own or manage a manufacturing business, there are some startling realities ahead to consider. Let’s present the facts first: In next few years, approximately 800,000 workers will leave the industry, through retirement or simply to move to a...
by Ian | Oct 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
Growing a business is a perilous journey, that can lead to the promised land of profitable growth, or the scrap heap of bankruptcy. There is no guarantee of success, and even when you survive the start up period, growing pains can kick in easily, and you find yourself...
by Ian | Oct 5, 2017 | Business, Business development, Business management, Consultancy, Manufacturing, Uncategorized
Performance Measurement & Management in SME’s If there was one lesson from bluechip businesses that all SME’s could take on board, it would be to establish and trend an appropriate set of key performance indicators (KPI’s) to monitor and manage...
by Ian | Apr 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
Are you really empowering your team to fulfil their potential? Every organisation would love to be agile and responsive to customer needs, and embrace and develop a culture of involvement and continuous improvement. Achieving this position can yield real sustainable...
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