• Lean Six Sigma in Economic Downturn

    1. Is Lean Six Sigma still relevant in the current economic downturn? Lean Six Sigma is even more critical during an economic downturn to help organizations streamline processes and reduce waste to improve the business bottom line.  With the reduction of top line (sales order, revenue), the best investment for organizations now is to look within their […]

  • Why Training is Your Wisest Investment – Even in an Economic Downturn

    In preparing for the upturn and to be ready to seize the opportunities for more businesses as the economy recovers, businesses need to invest in staff training, even during the economic downturn. In a Times Online article (2nd November 2008), the author cited research from Cranfield School of Management’s Nurturing Talent study which concluded that employers […]

  • Economic Downturn Property Investment Overview

    The past year has witnessed much speculation over the world economic downturn and the resulting greater consideration placed upon financial expenditure in every economic market. While investing in overseas property has inevitably seen a decrease in figures, it has not been from lack of interest. There are various considerations, with some people convinced that prices […]