If you want to hunt buffalo, dress like a buffalo

I was talking to a colleague who was lamenting that he was passed over when his company promoted several senior executives to VP. He felt that his responsibilities were as important as theirs and didn’t understand why he wasn’t promoted … Continue reading

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Supply Chain Strategies

Supply Chain Strategies: In 2022 we expect many items to be on allocation and/or have delivery dates and quantity to be randomly and suddenly changed. Many items, not just computer chips. During their annual strategic planning meeting, Perfect Plastic outlined their eight-point strategy for … Continue reading

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Ten Common Mistakes Companies Make when Recruiting.

1. Focusing on a candidate’s resume rather than on exploring in depth their aptitude, past behaviors, and current attitude. The right candidate can share specific stories illustrating their past behavior that will give you confidence they can quickly overcome challenges … Continue reading

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What the world needs now is personal accountability

What does “being accountable” mean? Chances are, one of the definitions on this list comes to mind for you: Commitment and/or buy-in. Completing within agreed timeframes. Having the authority and resources. Knowing how it ties in and communicating this with … Continue reading

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