Many companies boast about their cultures of innovation. They incorporate creativity and openness into their mission or values statements. They reward employees for new insights and ideas.… Read more “Are You Really Encouraging Innovation?”
To Boost Innovation, Pull the Leadership Lever
My friend was frazzled. She had joined a large, consumer-facing organization, where she was immersed in the exciting work of redesigning the customer journey map. But she faced a… Read more “To Boost Innovation, Pull the Leadership Lever”
Improving Turnaround Shutdown, Cleanup, Startup Performance
By: Charles Carnes, Senior Partner; Brian Cole, Principal; Krystyna Riley, Principal Most turnaround work occurs during the execution phase—but key activities performed during the shutdown, cleanup, and… Read more “Improving Turnaround Shutdown, Cleanup, Startup Performance”
6 Personal Qualities Instrumental to Successful Leadership
Several years ago, we surveyed two dozen CEOs about what they thought were personal qualities instrumental to successful leadership. Their reflections on this topic surfaced 6 Personal… Read more “6 Personal Qualities Instrumental to Successful Leadership”
Are You Getting the Most from Your “Turnaround Team” Meetings?
By: Charles Carnes, Senior Partner; Brian Cole, Principal; Krystyna Riley, Principal For each turnaround, you probably form a “turnaround team” for planning, scheduling, execution, and look-back. This… Read more “Are You Getting the Most from Your “Turnaround Team” Meetings?”
Leading A Multigenerational Workforce
Nationally known voice on generational differences in the workplace Kim Huggins, was recently interviewed by Generis (an organizer of business summits including the American Manufacturing Summit) on… Read more “Leading A Multigenerational Workforce”
Are You Managing Your Contractors for Optimal Performance?
By: Charles Carnes, Senior Partner; Brian Cole, Principal; Krystyna Riley, Senior Consultant The effective, efficient, and safe performance of contractors is critical to superior turnaround performance; their… Read more “Are You Managing Your Contractors for Optimal Performance?”
Stormproof Your Company: Developing A New Generation of Breakthrough Leaders
Is your company stormproof? The storm I’m talking about isn’t a tornado or hurricane, but rather a “perfect storm” in the battle for talent. A tightening labor… Read more “Stormproof Your Company: Developing A New Generation of Breakthrough Leaders”
The Five Things Leaders Can Do to Minimize Late Scope
Late scope jeopardizes turnaround schedules, adds additional costs, and increases safety risks. Here’s what you can do about it.
Self-Talk – It’s Not Just for Athletes Anymore
By: Amy Durgin, Ph.D., Associate Consultant; Marcia Dolby, Sr. Principal; Carolina Aguilera, Ph.D., Principal You’ve heard it a thousand times. How athletes use positive self-talk to eliminate… Read more “Self-Talk – It’s Not Just for Athletes Anymore”