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Facing Uncertainty Head-On: Lessons from the 1985 Plaza Accord

Facing Uncertainty Head-On: Lessons from the 1985 Plaza Accord

by Holly Blair | Feb 5, 2025 | Process Transformation, Small Business

Every time you turn on the news, there’s another ominous headline about potential U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. With so much uncertainty swirling around, it’s tempting to adopt a “wait and see” approach. But if there’s one thing history has taught us, it’s that...
Small Businesses, Big Problems

Small Businesses, Big Problems

by Holly Blair | Apr 12, 2023 | Process Transformation, Small Business

For small businesses, the path to success is often marked by a series of challenges that demand innovative solutions. From the confusion of undefined processes to the complexities of rapid growth, each hurdle provides an opportunity for growth and improvement. This...
The Problem with Lean for Small Businesses

The Problem with Lean for Small Businesses

by Holly Blair | Jan 13, 2022 | Lean Six Sigma, Small Business

As a Small Business Owner, you may have heard about the idea of Lean process improvement as a strategy to save money in your business and be more efficient.  Maybe you’ve seen Lean applied in other settings but you’re not quite sure where to begin applying lean in...
Skyrocket Your Productivity with Business Playbooks

Skyrocket Your Productivity with Business Playbooks

by Holly Blair | Apr 10, 2021 | Lean Six Sigma, Process Transformation, Small Business

Just like the most successful sports teams, businesses that operate consistently and effectively win the game more often.  It starts with having all of your top plays and strategies documented in one place so that it’s clear to everyone on the team what they’re doing...
Lean Six Sigma for Small Business

Lean Six Sigma for Small Business

by Holly Blair | Jun 8, 2020 | Lean Six Sigma, Process Transformation, Small Business

Lean Six Sigma was born in the manufacturing industry and while it has many powerful applications in other industries, the benefits of its’ application in those other industries often goes unexamined, especially in the world of small business. In my conversations with...

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