by Mike Simmons | Oct 31, 2019 | Entrepreneur, Personal Development, Project Management, The WIMS Guide, WIMS, Young Professional
A nice feature of Kaizen is that it is an intuitive practice that many people already participate in without even knowing it. Asking more questions and being able to come to a collective agreement to improve the situation of your organization is a key outcome of Kaizen. This practice can additionally be used in your personal life to improve your relationships, career aspirations, and even improving home projects and chores. Revisit your own situation and see if there is any place that you can improve and begin asking questions to identify the root cause of the problem and make a plan to improve your outlook on life.
by Mike Simmons | Oct 8, 2019 | Charlotte, Entrepreneur, Market Trends, Real Estate, Technology, The WIMS Guide, WIMS, Young Professional
Charlotte has established itself as a major economic powerhouse in the Southeast that is seeing increased investment and interest on a regional, national, and international scene. As companies continue their planning for 2020 and beyond, many in the Charlotte region continue to grow towards an even brighter future. The institutions in the city through public private partnerships are investing in the city’s institutions to continue to encourage investment and relocations to Charlotte.
by Mike Simmons | Sep 13, 2019 | Market Trends, Project Management, Technology, WIMS, WIMSisms, Young Professional, Zoho
Kanban holds an important value by taking ownership of your own life and fully understanding the power of this approach and is beneficial for those who embrace Kanban and those who study it. Tools are merely the instruments used to accomplish goals and since Kanban is a tool it can be used in varying degrees to reach goals, set new ones, and complete projects in more efficient ways.
by Mike Simmons | Aug 26, 2019 | Project Management, The WIMS Guide, WIMS, WIMSisms, Young Professional
Empowerment occurs working through complex projects using a well-developed project plan. It is vital to understand that while projects are difficult the ability to deconstruct them into simpler steps will allow the lifecycle of the project to be completed in an easier and more rewarding manner.
by Mike Simmons | Aug 5, 2019 | Charlotte, Charlotte Alliance, Entrepreneur, Personal Development, The WIMS Guide, WIMS
On August 2, 2019 I had the pleasure of attending the second annual YP LeaderCon held by the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance. The event was at the beautiful UNCC City Center and brought together emerging leaders from around the Charlotte region. By...