Industry Leader Interview – Change Programme Success
Our video is with David Fearnley-Brown who has successfully delivered huge performance turnarounds through his Change Management Programmes in the Food and Drink Manufacturing sector.
David has worked in the Food and Drink industry for over 35 years, with the last 18 years of those being an Interim and Consultant, delivering change programs that deliver substantial cost benefits and performance improvement in both union and non-union environment’s.
In the video David gives great advice on Change Programmes
- What to consider when starting a programme
- The importance of customising the model for different manufacturing challenges
- Getting stability from a chaotic state
David’s main four attributes and some of the skills that help to build his key areas;
- Strategy – Top down/bottom up analysis of business models to identify gaps and financial opportunities within the business, using a structured approach to develop business plans and detailed strategy which involves all key influencers in the business
- Operational Performance – Delivering substantial improvements as well as managing the day to day
- People Development – Coaching and mentoring of senior and middle management teams, setting joint objectives aimed at delivering long term strategies
- Specialist Skill Sets – LEAN manufacturing practitioner with the ability to implement and train all elements of LEAN tools and techniques, able to implement major capital projects
These are all but a few points that build David’s skill set.
With a lengthy and illustrious career behind him, David has covered most categories within the Food and Drink Sector and can apply his skills to any challenges that you might have within your business.
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Regards,
Denis
