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Add Excessive Meeting Syndrome (EMS) to your Business Glossary

Add Excessive Meeting Syndrome (EMS) to your Business Glossary EMS Is a fast-growing dysfunctional business practice.   On a recent project, we realized that the company holds an average of 312 meetings a month. As we observed some of these meetings, we quickly noticed that participants engaged in what is known as Circular Conversations.   Circular Conversations […]

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5 Quick and Easy Ways to Help Your Suppliers Better Support You

5 Quick and Easy Ways to Help Your Suppliers Better Support You We recently had the pleasure of attending a Marine Machines Association (MMA) event that was graciously hosted by Electric Boat. This informational was greatly attended, as it covered various challenges that the Navy, Shipbuilders, and the Supply Base are facing. Terminology often associated

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How do you prevent 5 Shades of Grey from killing your efficiency and sometimes your profit? 

How do you prevent 5 Shades of Grey from killing your efficiency and sometimes your profit?  In my 20 years of working with dozens of manufacturers, I have witnessed a frequent battle between Operations and Marketing. Finance often allies with Operations and Sales supports Marketing; all while the CEO usually gives the final word.  The

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