Skills shortages and staff retention are currently top challenges for most UK businesses and especially for manufacturers. A 2024 MAKEUK paper quotes that there are currently 69,000 live vacancies in UK manufacturing. The after-effects of Brexit and the pandemic along with an ageing workforce has resulted in many critical vacant roles taking months to fill.…
DetailsOccupational Safety professionals in industries like construction, manufacturing, oil & gas, and mining use the term “Life Saving Rules” to outline the measures people should take to protect their safety at work. The rules are non-negotiable and typically focus on high-risk activities or situations where a single mistake could have severe or fatal consequences. Because…
DetailsKey Points at a Glance Growth in UK Manufacturing: Poised for a resurgence with technological and policy-driven advancements. Catalyst’s Role: Leveraging deep industry experience to drive innovation and operational excellence. 2024 Training Programs: Focused on practical applications for manufacturing sector challenges. Commitment to Improvement: Empowering change and continuous improvement in UK manufacturing. Introduction As we…
DetailsIntroduction: The collaboration between the Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) and Catalyst Consulting is a fine example of collaborative partnership. Our combined effort, the “One IWA Programme,” sought to address the intricate challenges faced by the IWA community, aiming to bring about tangible, lasting change. This initiative has earned a nomination for the Learning in Excellence…
DetailsThe Quick Dip: Our CEO, James Dwan joined Matt Sims on “The Ever-So-Lean Podcast” for a journey into the dynamic world of Agile. Full of humour, powerful stories and thought-provoking analogies, the podcast provides memorable takeaways, plus ‘Aha!’ moments which will leave you chuckling while learning the wonders of Business Agility. You’ll discover a host…
DetailsElavon Europe wins top award for Overall Business Agility at the prestigious Agile Business Awards 2023 Elavon is a leading global payments company with more than 4,300 employees and operations in 10 countries. They provide businesses with the technology to accept payments from customers, whether they are shopping in stores, at home or on the…
DetailsIn Brief: Matt Sims is a content creator and Lean Master with over 15 years of experience in Continuous Improvement. He hosts a podcast called “The Ever-So-Lean Podcast” that aims to inspire business owners and program managers to embrace Continuous Improvement. In his presentation, Matt shares his journey from being a postman to a distribution…
DetailsThe brief version: ChatGPT is an innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool that can help businesses in many ways, and this video focuses on problem solving and process improvement. The Catalyst team demonstrate how you can use ChatGPT as an ’additional team member’ to help identify and solve process issues, generate insights, and enhance customer satisfaction.…
DetailsIt’s estimated that as a nation, the UK will get through 208 million boxes of chocolates this Christmas. And we won’t be the only ones. Aside from giving and receiving chocolates as a gift, other chocolate traditions across the world include drinking a hot chocolate and peanut butter concoction as part of Noche Buena celebrations…
Details“Moments of Truth” are often a key focus when we review processes – those moments where customers interact with an organisation, through its process, that shape the customer experience and influence perceptions. An example of a Moment of Truth when going on holiday might be a query you have about the seats assigned on the…
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