CME Associates’ Post

Thank you David Hood (Director, Edinburgh Institute, UK) for inviting me to the open discussion on Competitive Advantage - Why it's important for Non-Executive Directors. I enjoyed the discussion listening to you, and other fellow participants. We discussed what challenges we encounter, what we have been doing in the last few months, how to bring the team to act on it and why it's so important. Thanks to Edinburgh Institute, and look forward to attending future sessions. #competitiveadvantage #NXDs #competitiveintelligence #gtm #valuecreation #strategicthinking #shorterloop

GAINING TRACTION This past Friday, our HFW Industries, Inc. leadership team had our second quarterly off-site meeting.    It was a good time to take a step back from the business and have a full, uninterrupted day to thoroughly discuss our challenges and opportunities. We are in our infancy when it comes to implementing EOS. Leading this process is exciting but intimidating. I love the challenge. At Friday’s meeting we each shared our Personal Leadership Philosophy (more to come about this), discussed key issues we’d like to address, reviewed our goals from the past 90 days and set new ones for the next quarter. It was a productive meeting, though I’m still learning how to run these off-sites. The rigid Type A in me wants us to strictly adhere to our pre-set agenda. However, I’ve learned that the genius of getting everyone in a room for a day is the insights that are generated when the conversation runs. It is a balance. My goal now is to take our discussion points and help us execute on our action items over the next 90 days (easier said than done!). Quarter after quarter, this will set us on a great path. I’m still figuring out the mechanics of EOS and our more routine focus on strategic planning at HFW. What I can promise is that this renewed focus is to the benefit of all HFW stakeholders. Stay tuned for future updates! Thanks to Tom, Scott, Peter and (of course) my father and grandfather for buying into this journey we are on. EOS Worldwide #traction #EOS #manufacturing #industrialmachinery #hvof #machinery #americanmade

Many want to be at the top, in charge, the decision maker. Join me and let’s discuss navigating the personal risk snd reward of leadership. #TulsaTalks #VistageTulsa #Vistage

The Industry group Chairs from MBEIC met today to plan for this year. I am the pround Chair for the Staffing Group. About MBEIC: The Minority Business Enterprise Input Committee (MBEIC) is comprised of business owners from the GMSDC community. The MBEIC is the voice of the certified MBEs in the Council, providing learning opportunities and relevant industry insight on a variety of topics that help small businesses grow. The Committee provides important feedback to the staff and the leadership at the GMSDC, to help facilitate continuous improvement in the Council’s programs, activities and policies, while facilitating MBE-specific activities like the MBEIC kickoff and the Lunch N Learn series. The MBEIC is comprised of six Industry Groups that focus on specific areas of opportunity for GMSDC MBEs. These groups discuss industry trends, emerging technologies and potential areas of opportunity for MBEs, in addition to providing a forum for valuable dialogue around the economic landscape and opportunities to collaborate. #atlsearchgroup #smallbusinesssupportingsmallbusiness #gmsdc #minorityownedbusiness #womenowned

Well done to Newcastle Building Society for gaining Mutual Value Measurement accreditation. It provides an excellent measure of the value of mutuality - something that clearly exists but can be hard to quantify.

Don't miss Christer Idhammar at the SMRP US Symposium! 🗓 Register today for his sessions titled "Why Many Improvement Initiatives Fail to Deliver the Full Expected Results" and "The 15 Reliability and Maintenance Management Beliefs." SMRP #conferences #reliabilityandmaintenanceconferences #knowledgeispower #assetmanagement #expertknowledge

Plans fail for lack of counsel, but many advisers they succeed. Proverbs 15:22 Our C12 Members seek the counsel of the other Christian Business Owners & CEO that they share a table with every month in our C12 Forums. C12 Western NC C12 Business Forums Scott WhitleyScott Van Ness #c12 #ceo #leadershipdevelopment #forum #growthmindset

Are you looking for strategies for accelerated growth? Don't miss RIA Edge (Part of Wealth Management EDGE) West September 27-29 in Marina del Rey, CA, where RIA firms have the opportunity to learn best practices on M&A, organic growth and talent development. The agenda is packed with incredible leaders in the industry including Kim Kovalski, Managing Director, MarshBerry, discussing drivers of valuations and how buyers and sellers view RIA valuations in the current market. In addition, MarshBerry Vice President, Rob Madore, will provide highlights to the recent RIA Edge Study, sponsored by MarshBerry, including how the industry’s top RIAs are rethinking growth opportunities and aligning their firms to thrive. Learn more and register at https://hubs.ly/Q021qQqG0 #MarshBerry #WealthAdvisory #RIA #RegisteredInvestmentAdvisor #RIAEdge

More than the letter. If you get through the 193 page investment thesis deck, there is solid analysis to back what the team is saying in its letter.

Kevin Alexander, Vice President of Supply Chain at Marmon Rail emphasizes that CAPS Research is a hub for thought leadership and industry benchmarking as a “conduit to help provide best practices drawn from an elite group of professionals across diverse sectors.” Learn more about how Marmon Rail is transforming its supply chain with ISM and CAPS Research: https://hubs.li/Q02r6lN30 #CAPSresearch #supplychaintransformation #supplychainleadership