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The Better SMB Podcast - Episode 2: Embracing Ambition and Excellence with Simon Walker

December 20, 2024

In this episode, hosts Rob and David sit down with Simon Walker, former CEO of Proposition Group. Simon shares his insights following his recent exit from the company after nine successful years.The discussion starts with Simon’s reflections on his journey and the intrigui...

Embarking on Your Lean Journey: Preparing Your Team for 2025

November 25, 2024

Efficiency, waste reduction, and continuous improvement – these are the hallmarks of Lean Thinking, a powerful methodology that can transform organisations. As 2025 approaches, many businesses are looking at ways they can prepare themselves for the improved market conditio...

The Better SMB Podcast - Episode 1 Productivity Reports

October 30, 2024

In this episode, David and Rob dive into the intricacies of various productivity reports, including the Xero Small Business Insights Report, BNZ Manufacturing Snapshots, OECD Economic Survey on New Zealand, and the NZIER and ASB Business Productivity in New Zealand Report.Th...

What to do when you’re too busy

October 7, 2024

Have you had a convo like this lately?You: “Hey. How are you?”Them: “Oh you know… busy!”What are you supposed to do with that as a response?“Wow, that’s awesome.”“Oh, that sucks.”The term ‘busy’ is used as a bit of a catch-all in conversations to mean...

The Better SMB Podcast - Pilot Episode

October 7, 2024

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Better SMB Podcast. This is a project Rob has been involved in for the past few months.He has partnered with David Altena, where they dive deep into what it takes to boost productivity and elevate performance for New Zealand’s small ...

Which Book do I recommend?

September 30, 2024

I am trying to improve my habit this year of reading more. It is part of my goal to improve my Leader Standard work. Putting time aside to improve myself so I can be a better consultant and challenge my own thinking. Here are a few favourites and surpr...

Creating Flow in your business

September 15, 2024

The goal of Lean Thinking is ultimately to create flow in all facets of your business. In a perfect world, all of this amazing ‘flow’ should be directed to the customer.If that is so important, what is ‘flow’? This is not just a dreamy state of being in t...

Business Excellence Frameworks

August 25, 2024

Areas of ExcellenceThese nine areas of excellence reflect those found in many of the widely acknowledged Operational Excellence frameworks such as the Baldrige Criteria and the Shingo Model of Operational Excellence. It is my take on these assessment criteria to allow busine...