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    CHRONICLES OF A WASTE ENGINEER

    Apr 20, 2022 5 minutes
    By Liesa Hurn.

    While many of us are embracing 2022 with gusto, and resisting the urge to look back on the past two years plagued by the pandemic, we all know two things are inevitable: change and transformation.

    We’re operating in an environment that’s rapidly evolving and at a pace that’s never been seen before. We are challenged to think more laterally, reminded to stay relevant, keep flexible and be nimble to meet the ever-demanding needs of staff, customers, shareholders and suppliers.

    To be competitive, profitable and successful, I believe businesses must assess the efficiency of all areas of their operations. It’s here that change management comes into its own, discovering and collecting organisational “waste” so that stagnant and ineffective systems and processes can be removed or refreshed.

    Here are my top six tips

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