An Update from the West Coast Office of Julianna Driskel

One of the benefits of working for M Powered Strategies is that we encourage an adaptable culture. Working remotely is business as usual for me, but “Shelter in Place” means my home office now includes an extra coworker or three. It can be difficult to find a quiet spot to conduct a meeting or interview, which is when my Honda Fit* comes in handy. And even though most of the time my “car calls” keep me rooted to my parking space, I…

From the Satellite Office of MPS Consultant Sofia Crutchfield

Hello World, welcome to my crib! I’m definitely missing my coworkers and client space right now. But as a remote-contract-veteran I’m powering through, and glad to have the skills to adapt to a growing market and changing environment. While the global situation is stressful, it’s good to feel that we at MPS are not in standstill right now. Managing change is what we do best, and secure digital transformation is more important now than…

A Message from MPS President, Kendall Lott

Greetings to all from MPS. Yes we are here and the lines are open. Virtually.  Like so many around the world, our consultants are adapting to the new paradigm. It has been heartening to see the creativity and invention that is emerging as a result. Necessity is indeed the mother of invention.

Among other changes, as people stayed home to work, we managed
meet with every client, initiate a new climate assessment contract complete
with…

MPS HR Director gives Keynote at Mediation Training Institute (MTI) Annual Conference

MPS’ HR Director, Andrew MacDonald, SHRM-SCP, recently returned from St. Petersburg, FL, where he was a keynote speaker at the 17th annual Conflict Resolution & Mediation Conference, hosted by the Mediation Training Institute at Eckerd College.  

This year’s conference,
“Elevate the Conversation,” was attended by an international audience of lawyers,
HR professionals, coaches, mediators and leaders from the World Bank,…

Quality and ISO Certification

What constitutes Quality? In “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance,” the hero’s quest for the meaning of Quality leads to madness. If you google Quality, you might find something like “…the non-inferiority or superiority of something; it’s also defined as being suitable for its intended purpose while satisfying customer expectations.” That’s Wikipedia. According to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO),…

What is the Category Plan? The video.

This is the third in a series of videos produced by Final Milestone Productions of MPS, about Category Management – a procurement process that leads to lower costs and improved quality. Learn about the role of the Category Plan from one of the founders of Category Management, Gordon Wade.