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Podcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Determining Your Speed of ChangeExcerpted From: © 2021 Manufacturing Mastery: The Path to Building Successful and Enduring Manufacturing Businesses; Taylor & Francis, Author: Rebecca Morgan
“I have long advised clients that together we will identify and implement new strategic capabilities as quickly as they can handle. One of those strategic capabilities is always the ability to effectively create and integrate value-adding change more and more rapidly. Why would any business choose to improve its competitive position more slowly than it could? Changing faster than it can risks breaking the company. As leaders we must master walking that fine line as we advance it.
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How Not To Suck At Divorce: Divorce Advice You Need To HearThe Do's and Don'ts of Divorce with Rebecca ArmstrongOh friends, you won't want to miss this episode. Morgan and Andrea are back this week with top Dallas family law attorney, Rebecca Armstong, talking about the things you SHOULD and SHOULDN'T do after you file for divorce. Rebecca, Morgan and Andrea answer: What 3 things should you do after you file for divorce? What 3 things should you absolutely NOT do after you file for divorce? Do I need a therapist if I'm going through a divorce? Can being in therapy be used against me if I'm going through a...2022-09-221h 08Podcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Using S&OP to Increase AlignmentDo your operations folk trust the sales team to provide a high quality forecast, one that can and should be used for operational planning? Does the sales team generate a sales forecast for which it wants to be held accountable? Or does one side second guess the second with finance left to pick up the pieces?
Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) is a supply chain tool that has been around for decades, but too few manufacturers use it well even today. If your business wants to increase alignment within and with outside customers and suppliers, S...2022-03-0205 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Your New Business ModelIs there a business anywhere that has not been impacted by the changes of the last few years? I can’t think of one. Is there any business anywhere that will return to its 2019 “normal?” I can’t think of one.
Regardless of industry, business models are changing. Many were hit over ten years ago; most in the past 3-5. If the primary business model in your industry has not yet changed, it will soon.
In this podcast Rebecca Morgan explains what a business model is, provides examples of several from the recent past, and provides...2022-02-0207 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Patrick Daly of Interlinks Interviews Rebecca Morgan“Interlinks with Patrick Daly”. On today’s show Patrick is joined by Rebecca Morgan from Fulcrum ConsultingWorks, Inc.
The post Patrick Daly of Interlinks Interviews Rebecca Morgan first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2018-11-3028 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Trust is the Ultimate LubricantRebecca explains why lack of trust infiltrating your organization is a significant source of friction that slows transactions and relationships, and what you can do about it. Technology is only part of the answer.
The post Trust is the Ultimate Lubricant first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2017-07-1305 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Make Your Product IndispensableYour product becomes indispensable when others build it into their business model. Cell phones are only one example of that. What are the options to your product, and what can your product enhance? Morgan suggests two questions you should answer.
The post Make Your Product Indispensable first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2017-06-2805 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Fast, Effective OnboardingRebecca shares several ideas for making your new hire productive from day one.
The post Fast, Effective Onboarding first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2017-05-2505 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Converting General Trends To Specific ActionsHow can a manufacturing operations leader stay abreast of evolving trends, decide which to prioritize and move forward without making the big mistake?
Rebecca shares a plan to follow.
The post Converting General Trends To Specific Actions first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2017-05-1704 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.So Much Risk, So Little MoneyRebecca shares some inexpensive and simple methods to be manage your business risks, from customers, suppliers, employees, product, and evil intent.
Executive Summary: We can’t prepare for every eventuality and we shouldn’t. But there are inexpensive and simple methods to be reasonably prepared. First, consider these normal sources of business risk: Customers,Suppliers,Employees,Product and materials, Competitors,Evil intent of others, Bad luck, and of course, Lousy Leadership. In most of these categories, you can identify the likely risk categories quickly. As a minimum, you can set simple metrics or processes to assess status. A bank t...2017-05-0903 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Business Lessons From EdNot everything is learned in Kindergarten – Rebecca explains key lessons she learned from her mentor Ed along her journey of lifelong learning. These simple lessons will help you too.
Executive Summary: Do you have very simple tests for distinguishing those you want to work with from those more trouble than they’re worth? Next, ignorance is not a bad thing, unless we try to hide it. I don’t need to pretend I know everything. Neither do you. False omniscience is expensive. ..who makes the most isn’t a big deal. What is a big deal is who brings...2017-05-0304 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Creating A Valuable Supplier ConferenceRebecca explains how to plan a supplier conference so that everyone benefits.
Executive Summary: A well-planned supplier conference can strengthen the supply chain, prevent significant problems, and reduce time-to-market for more than one participant. The first step in planning an effective supplier conference is a clear statement of its purpose.Next, the host should invite those suppliers most impacted by the primary topic, or with the greatest ability to impact it. You may be surprised to learn that there’s no need to invite all suppliers for the entire conference. For those suppliers integral to accomplishing the purpose...2017-04-2603 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.You Can’t Not Buy From UsRebecca discusses how to make your organization so enticing that potential customers can’t say no to you.The post You Can’t Not Buy From Us first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2017-04-1203 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.The Upside Of Declining ProductivityRebecca shares insights on how key metrics can lead to short-sighted decisions, even widely accepted metrics like productivity.
The post The Upside Of Declining Productivity first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2017-03-1403 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Dipping Your Toe Into IoTRebecca discusses the Internet of Things and how we can gain experience at a reasonable cost. Then you’ll know the questions integral to development of your IoT strategy.
The post Dipping Your Toe Into IoT first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2017-03-0903 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Recognizing Those Who Create The FutureRebecca shares how to idenitfy people who can create a future that we can’t even predict, and succeed there.
The post Recognizing Those Who Create The Future first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2017-03-0105 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Escaping Our Manufacturing BubblesRebecca creates awareness of our manufacturing bubbles, and why success requires escaping them.
The post Escaping Our Manufacturing Bubbles first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2017-02-2204 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Lessons From J. ForresterRebecca shares her insights from J. Forrester and her own personal experiences.
The post Lessons From J. Forrester first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2017-02-1504 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Is Your Culture Too NiceIn this podcast Rebecca shares why safe, professional disagreement is necessary for your company to thrive long-term.
The post Is Your Culture Too Nice first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2017-02-0803 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Providing Distinctive Service Is Easier Than You ThinkRebecca explains how nurturing your relationship with customers is just as important as any other personal relationship.
The post Providing Distinctive Service Is Easier Than You Think first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2017-01-3102 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.The Dysfunction Of DeadlinesRebecca describes how clear prioritization will accomplish important projects when needed better than will deadlines.
The post The Dysfunction Of Deadlines first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2017-01-2603 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.The Passion Ingredient In Your Operation’s SuccessPassion means people care, but it can also be divisive. Rebecca discusses four keys to ensuring all your stakeholders are passionate about organizational decisions, and not divisive.
The post The Passion Ingredient In Your Operation’s Success first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2017-01-1103 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Here’s How Social Media Can Improve Your Manufacturing OperationIn this podcast Rebecca shares a three-step process for operations-based analysis of social media as a contributor to your profitability.
The post Here’s How Social Media Can Improve Your Manufacturing Operation first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2017-01-0403 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Stretching Your Comfort ZoneRebecca describes how to assess and stretch company and employee comfort zones to ensure that the company thrives.
The post Stretching Your Comfort Zone first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-12-2103 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Solving The Skills Shortage In Your OperationRebecca explains how hiring company practices contribute to failure to attract and hire good employees, with 3 specific actions you can take to change that.
The post Solving The Skills Shortage In Your Operation first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-12-1403 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Why Seeking Action Oriented Employees Is A Bad IdeaAre you looking for action oriented, or results oriented leaders? Rebecca explains why either alone is a bad idea and how to blend the two for meaningful progress.
The post Why Seeking Action Oriented Employees Is A Bad Idea first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-12-0804 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Transforming Operations.Transforming Business™.Components – Are You Ready?Rebecca discusses how the components of the previous podcasts fit together and prevent the obstacles your transformational efforts will face if they are not firmly embedded within your team.
The post Transforming Operations.Transforming Business™.Components - Are You Ready? first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-11-3003 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Transforming Operations.Transforming Business™.Vision.Rebecca demonstrates the three aspects of leadership vision that a successful business metamorphosis requires.
The post Transforming Operations.Transforming Business™.Vision. first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-11-2206 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Transforming Operations. Transforming Business™. Behaviors.Rebecca describes the three leadership behaviors imperative to successful transformation of your operations and your business.
The post Transforming Operations. Transforming Business™. Behaviors. first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-11-1505 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Should Business Transformation Be In Your Future?Do you want to lead, follow, or slip into oblivion? Rebecca shares why transforming operations is a prerequisite to transforming your business.
The post Should Business Transformation Be In Your Future? first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-11-0905 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.The First Five Steps In Creating Your IoT StrategyIn this podcast Rebecca explains how to ensure the Internet of Things brings value to your organization rather than wasted spending.
The post The First Five Steps In Creating Your IoT Strategy first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-11-0204 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Five Reasons Manufacturers Need Parts RationalizationRebecca discusses parts rationalization as one step in reducing the complexity of your operations.
The post Five Reasons Manufacturers Need Parts Rationalization first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-10-1903 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Is A Postponement Strategy Right For Your Operations?Rebecca explains postponement strategy and discusses whether or not it’s right for you.
The post Is A Postponement Strategy Right For Your Operations? first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-10-1303 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Five Preventable Inventory Management BlundersRebecca discusses examples of strategic, process and tactical inventory management blunders that many make, but you can avoid.
The post Five Preventable Inventory Management Blunders first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-10-0503 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Is The Direct vs. Indirect Labor Distinction Important?Rebecca explains why the direct vs. indirect ratio isn’t as important as accounting would have us believe.
The post Is The Direct vs. Indirect Labor Distinction Important? first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-09-2803 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.I’d Hope SoRebecca shares an easy way to honestly assess if your products, service and relationships are competitive, distinct or breakthrough, and why each must continually evolve to achieve prosperity.
The post I’d Hope So first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-09-2103 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Problem Solve The FutureIs it time to problem solve the future? Rebecca explains why no business can enjoy continued success by focusing on the past, and how to use well known tools to create the future.
The post Problem Solve The Future first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-09-1402 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Are Any Of Us Really Self-Made?In this podcast Rebecca explains why it matters that we realize none of us are really self-made.
The post Are Any Of Us Really Self-Made? first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-09-0803 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.The Manufacturing Sharing Economy – How – Part 3 of 3In the final segment of the three part series, Rebecca discusses how to use the sharing economy model effectively.
The post The Manufacturing Sharing Economy – How – Part 3 of 3 first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-08-3103 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.The Manufacturing Sharing Economy – What – Part 2 of 3In the second part of this three part series Rebecca shares multiple examples of what manufacturing needs can be met by the sharing economy model.
The post The Manufacturing Sharing Economy – What – Part 2 of 3 first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-08-2402 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.The Manufacturing Sharing Economy – Why – Part 1 of 3In this first of a three part series, Rebecca shares five reasons that manufacturing will soon incorporate the sharing economy model.
The post The Manufacturing Sharing Economy – Why – Part 1 of 3 first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-08-1704 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Manufacturing Strategies – Eliminate Traditional BuyersAre traditional buyers becoming obsolete? Rebecca explains what supply chain expertise is needed, and what is not.
The post Manufacturing Strategies – Eliminate Traditional Buyers first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-08-0503 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.The Practical Difference Between Coaching And ManagingRebecca shares a specific example of how coaching is different from managing, along with three routine avenues to take in speeding your transition.
The post The Practical Difference Between Coaching And Managing first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-07-2704 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Depreciation Is Only An Accounting ConceptRebecca explains how to properly maintain equipment for years to come, making Accounting’s depreciation schedule even more irrelevant to operations.
The post Depreciation Is Only An Accounting Concept first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-07-2003 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Are You Using These Three Popular But Dangerous MBA Tools?Today Rebecca shows how popular tools taught in most MBA schools, including SWOT and MBOs, easily become destructive.
The post Are You Using These Three Popular But Dangerous MBA Tools? first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-07-1403 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Push Or PullRebecca explains differences between push and pull systems, two alternatives in manufacturing scheduling and inventory control.
The post Push Or Pull first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-05-2502 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Put Me In Coach!The best of the best work with coaches – Rebecca shares why she does, and why you should consider it too.
The post Put Me In Coach! first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-05-1803 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Meeting Your Customer’s ExpectationsWho’s defining the expectations of your market? Rebecca explains why today’s buyers expect great performance in every facet of their lives, and what to do about it.
The post Meeting Your Customer’s Expectations first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-05-1002 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Race To The MiddleRebecca discusses how underserved markets can be highly profitable with the right strategy.
The post Race To The Middle first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-04-2803 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Don’t Just Collect Data – Leverage ItIn today’s podcast Rebecca describes paying attention to customer data and leveraging it to improve manufacturing operations.
The post Don’t Just Collect Data – Leverage It first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-04-2102 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.The Problem With ProfitsToday Rebecca reminds us that profits can hide poor decision-making – decsions manufacturings would never make in tighter times.
The post The Problem With Profits first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-04-1502 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.What Is Your Camel?What business opportunities are we missing just because we haven’t given it enough new thought? Rebecca explains thinking differently to bring more value to the market.
The post What Is Your Camel? first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-04-1102 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Don’t Miss These Three Trends Impacting Your IndustryIn today’s podcast Rebecca asks if you have blinder mentality and shares three trends that could impact your future.
The post Don’t Miss These Three Trends Impacting Your Industry first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-03-3103 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.The Most Expensive ERP Mistakes Manufacturers MakeRebecca shares ways to avoid ERP nightmares in your company.
The post The Most Expensive ERP Mistakes Manufacturers Make first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-03-2403 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.What Everyone Should Know About Big CustomersRebecca discusses three factors to effectively manage the risk of big customers, whether a big name or current customers that are growing rapidly.
The post What Everyone Should Know About Big Customers first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-03-1703 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Three Quick Ways To Turn Inventory Into CashInventory can turn from asset into wasted space and money very quickly. Rebecca shares three ways to keep this from happening to you.
The post Three Quick Ways To Turn Inventory Into Cash first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-03-1003 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Becoming Michelangelo Reagan – History’s Best LeaderToday Rebecca discusses role models and describes learning vision and communication from the best.
The post Becoming Michelangelo Reagan – History’s Best Leader first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-03-0303 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Manufacturing Mashup: 3-D Printing And The Sharing EconomyIn this podcast Rebecca explains why 3-D printing and the sharing economy are meant for each other.The post Manufacturing Mashup: 3-D Printing And The Sharing Economy first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-02-2503 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Why Does It Seem Everything Is A Double-Edge SwordToday Rebecca discusses 3D printing and the resultant increase in counterfeit parts.
The post Why Does It Seem Everything Is A Double-Edge Sword first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-02-1103 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.What Customer Experience Does Your Operations Provide?In today’s podcast Rebecca asks – is it easy and fun to do business with your company?
The post What Customer Experience Does Your Operations Provide? first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-02-0402 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Management Mistakes To AvoidRebecca shares common management mistakes you can avoid.
The post Management Mistakes To Avoid first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-01-2803 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Builders and MaintainersRebecca explains the differences between those that like to build versus maintain process and growth.
The post Builders and Maintainers first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-01-2003 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Manufacturing Lessons From Johnny FootballRebecca warns of falling in love with a resume and ignoring red flags during the evaluation process.
The post Manufacturing Lessons From Johnny Football first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-01-1403 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Successful Integration Of Manufacturing Operations – CultureIn the final podcast of the series Rebecca explains how to integrate cultures when combining manufacturing operations.
The post Successful Integration Of Manufacturing Operations - Culture first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2016-01-0704 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Successful Integration of Manufacturing Operations – InnovationIn part seven of the Successful Integration of Manufacturing Operations series, Rebecca explains how to increase innovative capabilities during the difficult first 18 months of a business merger.
The post Successful Integration of Manufacturing Operations - Innovation first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2015-12-2902 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Stinking Strategic ThinkingWhat’s that smell? Rebecca provides examples of stinking strategic thinking that she has seen all too often.
The post Stinking Strategic Thinking first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2015-12-2201 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Successful Integration of Manufacturing Operations – RationalizationToday Rebecca continues her Successful Integration of Manufacturing Operations series by discussing rationalization processes.
The post Successful Integration of Manufacturing Operations - Rationalization first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2015-12-1503 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Successful Integration of Manufacturing Operations – Knowledge And TechnologyIn part five of her eight-part series Successful Integration of Manufacturing Operations, Rebecca explains how to optimize sharing of knowledge and technology.
The post Successful Integration of Manufacturing Operations - Knowledge And Technology first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2015-12-1003 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Transforming Operations.Transforming Business.™CompetenciesIn today’s podcast Rebecca shares why transforming operations is the only way to transform your business, and the 3 competencies required.
The post Transforming Operations.Transforming Business.™Competencies first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2015-12-0104 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Making The Deal SuccessfulRebecca explains how strategic adjustment of Supply Chain Management can contribute to successful integration of operations in Merger & Acquisitions.
The post Making The Deal Successful first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2015-11-1605 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.The Hardest Part of LeanIn this last podcast of a three-part series, Rebecca shares five commonly held beliefs that prevent an organization from being in the 1% that continuously improve every single day.
The post The Hardest Part of Lean first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2015-11-0603 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Management Of The Lean TransformationIn this second podcast of a three-part series, Rebecca examines why a tools-only approach to lean fails, and which management behaviors have to change to support continuous improvement.
The post Management Of The Lean Transformation first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2015-10-2804 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Overcoming Technical Limitations To Lean SuccessIn the first of a three-part series, Rebecca describes how to get over the hump of lean failure due to poor tool understanding and application.
The post Overcoming Technical Limitations To Lean Success first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2015-10-2204 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Use Maslow’s Hierarchy to Reduce TurnoverEmployee turnover is expensive. Rebecca explains how leveraging what we’ve long known can prevent unwanted turnover.
The post Use Maslow’s Hierarchy to Reduce Turnover first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2015-10-1304 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.New Requirements Of Product DevelopmentRebecca explains why adding defensive thinking to your product design and testing processes is becoming a requirement.
The post New Requirements Of Product Development first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2015-10-0803 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Does Excellence MatterNot every General Manager understands why excellence matters or what it takes. In this podcast, Rebecca explains how much settling for mediocrity can cost.
The post Does Excellence Matter first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2015-08-2604 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.You Can Create Free TimeRebecca shares very simple rules to create free time for you and your coworkers.
The post You Can Create Free Time first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2015-08-1902 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Where Do We Begin?You know your operations have to improve. Rebecca provides three questions to consider when contemplating what to change first.
The post Where Do We Begin? first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2015-08-1202 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.CasablancaDo you know what “make it easy to do the job right” really means? Today Rebecca explains what that looks like in execution, and how Management creates that organizational culture.
The post Casablanca first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2015-08-0703 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Seeing Past The HorizonThe next great opportunity could either be to succeed, or to fail. In today’s podcast, Rebecca describes how she and one client prepared for the next upturn, and the next downturn.
The post Seeing Past The Horizon first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2015-07-2903 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Manufacturing And The Internet Of ThingsRebecca says that if you’re not in the communication business today, you soon will be. Hear why in today’s podcast.
The post Manufacturing And The Internet Of Things first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2015-07-2404 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Intellectual Property: It’s Not Really YoursIn this podcast, Rebecca shares why no intellectual property is leading edge for very long.The post Intellectual Property: It’s Not Really Yours first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2015-07-2003 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Create Havoc For Your CompetitionRebecca explains how to integrate industry internal and external intelligence gathering and operational capability analysis into decision-making that puts you ahead in defining market trends.
The post Create Havoc For Your Competition first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2015-07-1503 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Evolving Trends And Breakthrough PerformancesRebecca shares how to observe outside forces that are likely to impact your industry, and what to do with the information.
The post Evolving Trends And Breakthrough Performances first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2015-07-1004 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Determining When Your Current Capabilities Are Not EnoughToday Rebecca discusses the how to assess current capabilities versus market needs.
The post Determining When Your Current Capabilities Are Not Enough first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2015-07-0705 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Strategic ConversationsIn today’s podcast, Rebecca examines in depth the first of three executive actions critical to preparation for major market shifts.
The post Strategic Conversations first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2015-06-2604 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.If You’re That Important There’s A Serious ProblemRebecca explains three steps to take to create an organization in which work-life balance exists.
The post If You’re That Important There’s A Serious Problem first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2015-06-0504 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.A Tale Of Two CompaniesRebecca encourages leaders to learn from the mistake of others with two client examples.
The post A Tale Of Two Companies first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2015-06-0203 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Ethical Behavior Is Highly OverratedBusiness is not a zero sum game. Rebecca offers four suggestions to help your business flourish in today’s world.
The post Ethical Behavior Is Highly Overrated first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2015-05-2703 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Re-Shoring Is Not The AnswerRe-shoring is in all the headlines. Is it the answer? Rebecca says no and today discusses what is.
The post Re-Shoring Is Not The Answer first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2015-05-2104 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Creating A Learning EnvironmentRebecca shares three questions one should ask every time when being told a problem is fixed.
The post Creating A Learning Environment first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2015-05-1804 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Your Largest Market May Be MovingIn today’s podcast, Rebecca shares three executive actions critical to preparation for major market shifts.
The post Your Largest Market May Be Moving first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2015-05-1203 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Learning With DataRebecca shares how to successfully learn from data, whether it’s Big or Small.
The post Learning With Data first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2015-05-0703 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Boredom Is A Very Bad SignIn today’s podcast, Rebecca discusses how to keep your best employees from leaving.
The post Boredom Is A Very Bad Sign first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2015-04-3002 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Just Because They Call It Lean Does Not Mean That It IsRebecca examines the system behind the tools, which is what Lean Manufacturing really means.
The post Just Because They Call It Lean Does Not Mean That It Is first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2015-04-2703 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.What Are Suppliers Doing With Your DataRebecca explains why supplier use of your data can hurt supply chain performance, and what to do about it.
The post What Are Suppliers Doing With Your Data first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2015-04-2203 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Murphy’s Law Is Law After AllRebecca shares the role of Operation Strategy in risk management, minimizing the negative impact of disasters and business interruptions, supported with 5 steps you should take to get started.
The post Murphy’s Law Is Law After All first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2015-04-1604 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Continuous Improvement Is Rarely ContinuousIs your business better today than it was yesterday? Rebecca explains moving from “when we have time” to “when we get time” to “all the time.”
The post Continuous Improvement Is Rarely Continuous first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2015-04-1303 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Is Your Replacement Ready?Rebecca shares ten aspects of leadership development she sees in companies with effective succession plans.
The post Is Your Replacement Ready? first appeared on Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc..2015-04-0902 minPodcast Series: Finish Strong® – Fulcrum ConsultingWorks Inc.Why Rely On Outside Consultants Like Rebecca?Rebecca discusses why all of us can benefit from an external perspective in reaching our potential.
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