‘The Latte Factor’ is a term used by financial author David Bach to describe the tiny expenditures we make, frequently and without thought, on things that don’t add value. These add up! If we saved or invested the small amounts we pay for our daily coffee, says Bach, we could be wealthier. It brings…
The Paralympians in Rio have demonstrated undoubtedly this summer that they are capable of incredible things. To cite but a few phenomenal achievements, four Paralympians ran the 1500m quicker than the Olympic gold medallist, Ellie Simmonds who won her first gold at age 13 has won even more medals and become the first SM6 swimmer…
Surveying the wreckage of my son’s bedroom after a rainy school holiday day – and actually the living room, kitchen and hallway if we’re going to be honest here – I made a resolution this week to start practicing what I preach. Time for some serious 5S action! 5S is a method of workplace organisation…
The headlines are all about Leadership at the moment. How is Theresa May doing? Who will win the race for the White House? What about the Labour leadership contest? Will Sam Allardyce be able to lead the England football team to victory? The ‘qualifications’ required to be a political leader or England manager have not…
The debating and decision made last week brings to mind a tool that is used in Lean Six Sigma projects, and any other project, to determine what is In and what is Out of scope. One of the most important things to have in place when starting a project is a clear scope. Without this, it…