by Michael E. Parker | Dec 14, 2022 | Blog, Entrepreneurship, Michael E. Parker
Entrepreneurs know what it’s like to face adversity, financial problems, unpredictable customers, or belligerent investors. The best can overcome these challenges head-on without losing their passion or stride. They get the most satisfaction out of doing so by...
by Michael E. Parker | Dec 14, 2022 | Blog, Entrepreneurship, Michael E. Parker
An innovative business is prepared for any situation, especially during a recession. Human resources personnel are expected to make difficult spending decisions that negatively affect their employees. Effective communication is vital during this period. Since various...
by Michael E. Parker | Aug 30, 2022 | Entrepreneurship, Lean Management, Michael E. Parker
Seasonal changes can impact your business in either a positive or negative way. What makes a difference in your ability to adapt to such changes is acknowledging a shift in consumer behaviors and opportunities that abound. This summertime, attract more customers,...
by Michael E. Parker | Aug 30, 2022 | Entrepreneurship, Lean Management, Michael E. Parker
So, you’ve just become a new CEO. Now what? The title comes with enormous prestige and perks, but it also carries a great deal of responsibility. Finding a mentor who’s been through it and emerged successful can help you navigate this new role with grace...
by Michael E. Parker | Aug 30, 2022 | Entrepreneurship, Lean Management, Michael E. Parker
When planning a path to becoming a CEO, education is important. Where you get your information and advice to follow dictates how quickly you scale to the top ranks of your company as well as how effectively you can grow the business. Here are four blogs you should...
by Michael E. Parker | Jun 24, 2022 | Blog, Lean Management, Michael E. Parker
Even while just getting in on the ground floor, many employees already have dreams of becoming the CEOs of either the companies that they are working for, other organizations, or their own businesses. And with top-notch skills, solid work ethics, and a lot of...
by Michael E. Parker | Jun 20, 2022 | Blog, Lean Management, Michael E. Parker
Having some kind of protocol or guidelines in place for how your business operates is important, and getting your new employees up to speed and on the same page is even more so. Training manuals are essential to make sure your new employees are doing things the right...
by Michael E. Parker | Jun 15, 2022 | Blog, Lean Management, Michael E. Parker
The idea of lean management began in the 1940s at Toyota. The goal was to streamline the production process by cutting out steps that wasted time, money, and resources. Today, you can use these same ideas to improve your business. For an effective approach to lean...
by Michael E. Parker | Apr 11, 2022 | Blog, Lean Management, Michael E. Parker
Medical experts and health pundits have advocated healthy lifestyles for many decades, insisting that eating right, exercising, and avoiding unhealthy practices lead to longer lives. However, in today’s society, abiding by these principles on a continual basis...
by Michael E. Parker | Feb 15, 2022 | Blog, Lean Management, Michael E. Parker
As lean management has continued to grow in popularity with companies around the United States and beyond, it has become a more integral part of how business functions. In its most basic form, lean manager refers to a specific approach that organizations take that...
