CORDATUS
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December 2008 Newsletter
Once again it's time for the Christmas edition of our newsletter. My, how this past year has flown, and what a significant change in outlook on both the national and international stages throughout the year! Why not cheer yourself up by entering our Christmas competition below.
FROM LEAN TO LASTING: MAKING OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENT STICK (MCKINSEY QUARTERLY NOV'08)
In this article the authors provide advice for lasting lean success. They caution against making a common mistake made by organisations trying to emulate Toyota's success, that is, developing an over dependence on technically minded black belts and green belts, who lack authority to see major reforms through. To be effective, lean transformation must be designed, driven and managed by the entire management team. Click on the link to view the article.
NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE: 26 - 28 JANUARY 2009, MONTE CARLO, MONACO
The
Front End of the innovation process is where new products and services are first
conceived and is widely regarded as the greatest opportunity for organic growth.
This PDMA hosted conference provides the opportunity to meet best-in-class
thought leaders, who will help with your current and future challenges.
Over 50 real life case studies in NPD will be shared.
We may be planning a little ahead of time, but this year's competition prize is well worth winning. We are offering the winner tickets for two to see the superlative Cirque du Soleil, who play the O2 in Dublin in April 2009. It is a little subjective quiz. We are designing a dream team at Cordatus and have selected a leader. Click on the link to view the question & simply email the team leader's name back to us at info@cordatus.ie, with the word "competition" in the title. The winner will be the first correct entry pulled out of the hat on Fri 12th December 2008. The winner will be notified by email no later than Monday December 15th.
We wish all our clients, suppliers and colleagues a happy and peaceful Christmas and a very prosperous 2009.
Best wishes,
Bernie
Bernie
Rushe
+353 91 870708
brushe@cordatus.ie
www.cordatus.ie
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