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After careers in the Military, Forestry, Wood processing, Government and the Building industry, I now have my own business coaching company. New thinking of engaging all staff in businesses will lead to a happier workplace, more profitable business and more productive country, if simple business skills are practiced daily. More about Greg...
Book summary Ed Tippett’s journey as a forester in South Africa is one that begins as a naïve newly married young man that introduces him to a ‘forestry lifestyle’. Through numerous incidents he develops an ever deeper understanding of the forest, the people, and the family but most significantly of himself. The theme of Read More…
As business leaders we are constantly bombarded with issues that require a decision. These issues arrive in all forms, sizes and from quarters never expected. As we ponder our ability to make those decisions, let us reflect back on 2011 and the decisions we made. No doubt each of us can record 12 decisions we Read More…
Most people in the service industry pass by anything that has ‘Manufacturing’ in the heading, they are after all in the service industry. Stop for just a short time and think about this. If all work is a process, and all processes can be improved, then why not use the principles of Lean manufacturing, called Read More…
Is it possible to double the owner’s take home wage in one year? Lean Thinking is as effective in one person businesses as it is in corporates. Effectively every person that works in a business is a one person business. All have an expected delivery of some service or product and there are a Read More…
As forestry is one of the major primary sectors in New Zealand, is lean Thinking a viable option to improve this sector and the many small business that serve it? Lean thinking has been effectively used in forestry since 1995. All aspects of the forestry value stream have seen dramatic improvements in aspects of both Read More…
Lean thinking has been used by at least 20 companies in the marine industry in New Zealand starting about 2000. The competitive manufacturing qualifications have been used to up-skill staff and business leaders since 2009. The size of the companies varies from as little as five to over 100 staff. The range of products also Read More…
Earlier this month I met with a leader of an industry to discuss the opportunities of Lean Thinking. During the discussion I was given a rundown of the current reality of that industry. Primarily the only interest of any type of skills lies with being able to complete the most basic of tasks. Despite a Read More…
How is it that some organisations can keep improving while others struggle? How is it that even during this market down turn some businesses are flat out and hiring? What have they done to put them in this position? These are interesting questions for us to ponder upon for the future. Some of these businesses Read More…
Lean Thinking is the practice of banishing waste and creating wealth in your business. If that is to be your mission then reading the book (Lean Thinking (2003) by J P Womack & D T Jones, ISBN 0-7432-4927-5, Reviewed March 2006) will give you a taste and guide of what is to come! Lean thinking Read More…
Book summary Ed Tippett’s journey as a forester in South Africa is one that begins as a naïve … More...
This year, Good Friday falls on 6th April and Easter Monday on 9th April. These are both public … More...
Exporting for small to medium businesses _ like life itself, it's very easy to get started but often … More...
