Being Open to Hybrid Work Schedules

by Michael E. Parker | Jul 15, 2021 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Michael E Parker, Productivity, Time Management

As the pandemic winds down due to vaccination, business leaders seem to be divided as to how to proceed when it comes to working from home versus completely office-based employment. While many look forward to the day where business will be conducted as usual or...

Empowering Yourself to Succeed

by Michael E. Parker | Jun 21, 2021 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Mentorship, Michael E Parker, Positive Thinking, Productivity

Personal empowerment enables you to take control of your life. Empowering yourself encompasses setting meaningful goals that determine what you want to achieve in life. Taking the right action to achieve these goals helps you to impact your surrounding world. Failure...

Tips for Staying Motivated and Pushing Yourself Through Adverse Circumstances

by Michael E. Parker | Jun 3, 2021 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Mentorship, Michael E Parker, Positive Thinking, Productivity, Time Management, Value-Centered Solutions

I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed on the Tie & Hoodie Show where I was asked how I’ve stayed motivated in my life to push through challenging circumstances and keep moving forward. It hasn’t always been easy. Growing up, I wasn’t...

Knowing the Difference Between Takt Time, Cycle Time, & Lead Time

by Michael E. Parker | May 31, 2021 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Michael E Parker, Productivity, Value-Centered Solutions

Understanding the differences between takt time, cycle time, and lead time is essential to help one get the most from these different measurements. Comparing the results of these formulas can help determine what may be causing production delays and how one can become...

Project Forecasting in Lean Management

by Michael E. Parker | May 27, 2021 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Michael E Parker, Productivity, Time Management, Value-Centered Solutions

Forecasting can be an invaluable tool for creating an efficient, profitable business based on lean management principles. While predicting the success of future enterprises is an inexact science, it is possible to use forecasting tools to extrapolate the likely course...

Returning to the Workplace After COVID-19

by Michael E. Parker | May 20, 2021 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Michael E Parker, Productivity, Time Management, Value-Centered Solutions

Just as transitioning to a remote workplace at the beginning of COVID-19 was a challenge for many people, returning to the office will be a difficult adjustment for many people. Fortunately, there are some steps that managers can take to make the transition easier by...