Daily Archives: March 22, 2009

Self-directed workforces

Posted on by under Business & Economy

Self-directed workforces, or team-based workforces, are a great option to improve productivity, quality and employee satisfaction. Self-directed workforces also offer many benefits around supply-chain responsiveness, such as reducing inventory costs, reducing time-to-market, and improving product or service design.

To me self-directed workforces are more than an academic concept, I spent 5 years at GE’s Durham Engine Facility, a team-based workforce considered one of the crown jewels of GE Aircraft Engines.

I am available to provide consulting on implementation of self-directed workforces, either as a green field startup or at existing sites. Any inquiries or referrals, please contact me.

Ward Welvaert
ward DOT welvaert AT gmail DOT com
919 889 9208

Corporate workshop

Posted on by under Business & Economy

I will be in the US during April – May. I just finished up a 2-day corporate workshop that I’ll be offering while I’m in the US.

The idea of this workshop will be to challenge participants to erase the destructive corporate culture of the late 20th century and replace it with new, responsible thinking. Any inquiries or referrals, please contact me.

Ward Welvaert
ward DOT welvaert AT gmail DOT com
919 889 9208