While the supply chain and its fluctuations are often something that manufacturers can only speculate, their equipment health is something they can directly control. As equipment functionality is critical to all operations, it’s important to recognize that when a supply chain is teetering, the risk of a system failing makes it even more challenging to operate efficiently. That is why it is critical for organizations to prioritize inspection, maintenance, and modernization services for many of their in-house systems. That includes implementing a comprehensive plan for addressing all equipment functionality on…
Year: 2023
The Importance of Self Awareness in Leadership and Tech
When Daphne (not her real name) came to me with her business idea she had great projections and ideas of the ideal team structure. But in our session of leadership coaching in London I asked her why she was doing this. She talked about profit and success and that was great but these were clearly motivations handed down to her from society, and didn’t come from her internally. When I asked, repeatedly, what would success in this business do for her, her rehearsed polished answers soon floundered and it became…
Implementing an office redesign to Boost Employment motivation
Whether it’s by offering food perks, implementing an office redesign or adopting collaborative workspaces, there are several ways to boost employee motivation in the workplace. First, it’s important that companies recognize the workplace is more than cubicles and desks. Instead, it should be viewed as an environment in which workers come to thrive or even as a powerful tool capable of strengthening teams and the brand as a whole. Creating an environment such as this doesn’t happen overnight: It takes time to research what is best for the specific workplace…