by Dan Burgos | Alphanova
Companies engage in Lean because of different situations: start-ups, turnaround situations, rapid growth, plateaus, restructuring, etc. Organizations in each of these situations can certainly benefit from a Lean transformation. However, when the reasons behind the...
![7 Steps to turn around a Culture [Part 3]](https://alphanovaconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/time-for-a-change-3842467_1920-1080x675.jpg)
by Dan Burgos | Alphanova, Culture
Last week we focused on the early stages of initiating a culture transformation. If you have not read that post already, I suggest you read 7 steps to a culture transformation. In this post, we will focus on the steps that directly follow the initial two steps. By...
by Dan Burgos | Alphanova, Culture
Have you ever worked in a toxic work environment? I would describe it as an environment full of stress, destructive conflict, and negativity for those who have not. Unfortunately, I have worked in several. Being the owner or leader of a business with such an...
![5 Reasons Manufacturers Have a Poor Leadership Team [Part 2]](https://alphanovaconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/business-3167295_1920-1080x675.jpg)
by Dan Burgos | Alphanova, Leadership
This post is part two of 5 Reasons Manufacturers Have a Poor Leadership Team. In part one we focused on reasons that are reflective of the leader’s work ethic. This week we share reasons that are reflective of the hiring manager’s perception of the...
by Dan Burgos | Alphanova, Leadership
When touring different manufacturing businesses and during the early stages of working with our clients we often see gaps in their leaders. One of the main reasons we observe these gaps is because leaders have been promoted for the wrong reasons. A Careerbuilder...
![5 Ways Manufacturers can Detect a Poor Fit Within Their Team [Part 2]](https://alphanovaconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/men-311308_1280-1080x675.png)
by Dan Burgos | Alphanova, Leadership
This is part two of 5 Ways Manufacturers can detect a Poor Fit within their Team. Part one focused on philosophical and abstract signs. In this post, we will focus on more tangible and execution related signs: 3. Negative leadership behaviors – This one could be...
by Dan Burgos | Alphanova, Leadership
Having the right leaders on your team has a tremendous impact on the success of your manufacturing business. Unfortunately, we see many manufacturers promoting or hiring employees into leadership positions for the wrong reasons. These reasons range from strong...
![5 Consequences of Implementing Lean Manufacturing without Commitment [Part 2]](https://alphanovaconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/newtons-cradle-256213_1920-1080x675.jpg)
by Dan Burgos | Alphanova, Lean
In our last post: 5 Effects of a Failed Lean Manufacturing Implementation we discussed effects that are linked primarily to a manufacturer’s resources. This week we explore effects that are more directly related to your workforce. Here are the remaining effects...
by Dan Burgos | Alphanova, Lean
When it comes to Lean manufacturing implementations there is one hard truth: Most manufacturers fail at using Lean to reach their operational and financial goals. Despite all evidence of its effectiveness and a myriad of experts who swear by its principles,...
by Dan Burgos | Alphanova, Lean
There are many differences between implementing Lean manufacturing without your staff vs implementing it with them. Those differences come down to how much engagement leaders can generate from their teams. According to a recent survey, 67% of employees are either not...
![6 Elements of Transformational Improvement in Manufacturing [Pt. 2]](https://alphanovaconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Success-1080x675.jpg)
by Dan Burgos | Alphanova, Lean
This post is a follow up to our previous entry: 6 Elements of a Successful Lean Manufacturing Implementation. Here are the remaining elements: 4. Lean Daily Management Process – All leaders within the business will need to embrace the process in which continuous...
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