The concept of ‘Portfolio Gridlock’ highlights a common challenge in continuous improvement: attempting to tackle too many projects simultaneously with limited resources. This enthusiasm, while
Of all the things you can spend money on in your business, people alone are the ones that can generate ongoing value. That’s why we
“..but I always push the button!” When changes occur that affect people’s job functions, due to automation or other changes in the workplace, sometimes they
The COST of everything, and the VALUE of nothing! You’ll miss a lot if you ONLY think about cutting spending when you want to reduce
Does ‘tightening the belt’ really help? Tighten our belt. Okay. It’s a well-known saying and it’s thought of as a positive thing to do. As
WHO ARE YOUR HEROES? The people we admire and appreciate speak volumes about us. I was once asked who my country’s heroes are (I said
YOU ARE THE EXPERT! One way that consultants bring value is subject matter expertise. They’ll give you, as a business leader, a clear direction: Fix
You never know what you can do, til you do it! I attended an award ceremony over the weekend with some very impressive people: people
Don’t stay cozy with your assumptions! Get out of the building. When you want to solve a problem, you can sit back and guess what’s
Sometimes I get questions about what Lean is. Let’s start with what it’s not: Lean is not being too short-staffed to deliver the result your
Onward Business Mechanics Inc. is a Waterloo, Canada-based organization driving operational changes that matter to industry leaders since 2011.
