by Michael E. Parker | Feb 19, 2021 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Michael E Parker
Throughout my 20+ years as a CEO and entrepreneur I’ve found that great leaders don’t just demonstrate their skills during times of success. Their character remains the same, even during adversity. The past year has stretched all of us in our leadership skills. We’ve...
by Michael E. Parker | Feb 19, 2021 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Michael E Parker, Value-Centered Solutions
Lean management is all about providing values to customers based on their need, all while eliminating as much waste as possible. As a lean management expert, I had the opportunity to learn lean principles from first generation lean experts in Japan on the Toyota...
by Michael E. Parker | Feb 19, 2021 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Michael E Parker, Value-Centered Solutions
Leaders have witnessed plenty of change and challenges on their teams over the last year. COVID has forced many people to work remotely for the first time. Leaders have had to make cuts to their staff, reassure people all while trying to maintain a positive and...
by Michael E. Parker | Feb 18, 2021 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Michael E Parker, Value-Centered Solutions
Some would say that leaders are born, not created. I would have to say that I believe that leaders can be created through the right environment and given the right information. I have seen this time and time again as people have come in to the companies I have...