It’s another election year, and we’ve all seen it: the politicians emerge like cicadas in suits. They pop up in swarms every election season— the winning party will make noisy…
Nothing can truly prepare you for the moment you learn of the passing of your first significant business mentor. Professor Eugene Miller was my business mentor for over two decades,…
Written by: Chase Ryan July 31, 2025 When I think about operational excellence, I think about the workforce on the shop floor grinding day in and day out to deliver…
Written by: Max Leonard June 20, 2025 Poor performance “rainstorms” are often unavoidable. Many companies may turn to metrics to inspire and promote positive corrective actions. Unfortunately, poor metrics can…
In the dynamic landscape of consulting firms, Global Executive Solutions (GES) emerges as a beacon of expertise, specifically tailored to the defense manufacturing industry. What sets GES apart is not…
In recent years, many companies have found themselves falling farther behind schedule and under intense pressure from their customers to meet delivery dates. This can’t be more true for DoD…
If you’ve ever attended board meetings, you’ll quickly realize that everyone tends to have an opinion on how tasks should be carried out, what the next corporate initiative should be,…
#1 Do Not Plan for It: Sounds obvious but it’s NOT.… Too often management fails to assign enough work for their employees. They tend to underestimate how much work someone can…
As a management consultant, the first question I am usually asked is how much I know about a particular industry. My answer is always the same: Not nearly as much…
Is Your Company Cost or Schedule Driven? A company’s priorities are a testament to its culture. Many can narrow down their driving focus to one of two concepts: cost or…