We often try balance our systems to make sure everything is equally distributed. Not too much inventory, assure every production machine is busy, and no one is standing around.
Here's the latest news from the team at Ceptara (www.ceptara.com), a company dedicated to helping organizations and individuals focus and achieve their goals.
Small business is hard. How do you know you're prepared to be a small business owner, and how do you create a better stronger business?
Make sure you are on the right path. Are you executing your passions? Is it easy to dedicate time to it? Do you have a plan? Do you believe in yourself and your vision?
Build a system for success. Create a vision of the future. Build a repeatable system and execute well. Instrument for success. Improve what doesn't meet expectations. Maintain momentum.
Eliyahu Goldratt published The Goal in 1984 describing the Theory of Constraints (TOC), a process of on-going improvement. It was read by millions, cited by hundreds but remains a minor part of the quality body of knowledge.
Running a business or organization is hard work. It can sometimes seem like all we do is react to the next crisis and hope that we're making money and making a difference.
There is a better way! There's no magic wand that you wave, no silver bullet. Running an organization takes passion, focus, diligence and faith. And it takes a systematic approach in making sure that you're building a better stronger business.
Here's the latest news from the team at Ceptara (www.ceptara.com), a company dedicated to helping organizations and individuals focus and achieve their goals.
The customer experience is king: design, execute, monitor and adjust (Plan-Do-Check-Act).
Cost savings come in the oddest places, leave no stone unturned.
Know your limits and use experts to help, such as a mentor, coach or consultant.
In keeping with my series about how we’re not as far along as we think, I’d like to talk about a few major faux pas I’ve seen recently. One was at a famous and large retailer, Walmart. The other is visible from my backyard.
