A Holiday Poem
2020 has been such a very strange year, I was inspired to bring my network some holiday cheer: ‘Twas the year 2020, and all through the office…
Putting Things on Paper: Powerful Tool or Waste of Time?
I share my thoughts on why it’s essential for entrepreneurs, leaders and employees of smaller organizations to put certain things on paper.
Simple Improvement Technique: Affinity Diagram
Are you looking for a simple technique to to structure information when you brainstorm, solve problems or analyze data? Then the Affinity Diagram is the technique for you.
What’s in a name?
A lot of people have asked me where my company name, Nearwater Consultancy, comes from. I share the story behind why Nearwater struck me as the perfect name.
Simple Improvement Technique: Fishbone Diagram
Have you ever solved a problem only to discover that you fixed a symptom and not the real cause? This tool helps you get down to the root cause instead of just identifying symptoms.
Simple Improvement Technique: Action Priority Matrix
Complex times like these call for simple approaches. The Action Priority Matrix helps you to make the most of your time by prioritizing the right tasks and opportunities to pursue.
Am I American…of ben ik Nederlands?
I am often asked if I feel more American or Dutch. Curious to know the answer? Check out this blog. I hope you enjoy it!
Why should you focus on Operational Excellence?
Are you growing too fast, missing structure and prioritization or lagging behind competition?