Jo is a motivated and energetic business improver with extensive experience in developing and deploying Continuous Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, ISO and Excellence strategies across a broad range of organisations and sectors. “I get a kick out of helping people to access and understand business improvement”, says Jo. “Nothing makes me happier than seeing the meekest of church mice stand up at a flipchart and have a go at a new tool or technique.”

Life Saving Rules For Quality

The Lifesaving Rules for Quality  

Occupational Safety professionals in industries like construction, manufacturing, oil & gas, and mining use the term “Life Saving Rules” to outline the measures people should take to protect their safety at work. The rules are non-negotiable and typically focus on high-risk activities or situations where a single mistake could have severe or fatal consequences. Because…

One IWA Programme: Collaboration, Change, and Real Impact

Introduction: The collaboration between the Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) and Catalyst Consulting is a fine example of collaborative partnership. Our combined effort, the “One IWA Programme,” sought to address the intricate challenges faced by the IWA community, aiming to bring about tangible, lasting change. This initiative has earned a nomination for the Learning in Excellence…

The Royal Changeover

  The coronation on June 2nd 1953 symbolised the transference of regal power from King George VI to Princess Elizabeth II. As the first coronation to be televised, it was watched by 27 million people in the UK and millions more around the world. As changeovers go, this isn’t exemplary – the Queen had acceded…

Thoughts on The Apprentice 2022, Episode 12: The Final

It’s over! In this week’s finale we saw Harpreet get hired as Lord Sugar’s business partner, after a head-to-head between her dessert business ‘Oh So Yum’ and Kathryn’s online pyjama shop ‘Pyjamily’. The two finalists were tasked with developing a brand and ‘hero product’ for their businesses, along with a digital billboard and a TV…

Thoughts on The Apprentice 2022 Episode 9: Selling

The challenge set this week required the candidates to produce and host a “selling hour” on a TV shopping channel. Infinity was the winning team, managed by Brittany, who professed that it was her childhood dream to sell on TV. Akshay, who’d previously boasted that the “could sell a lion a cage”, managed team Diverse.…