This book delineates the leadership, strategy, implementation planning, execution, integration, and performance measurement issues that are universal to all organizations.
Terence T. Burton is Founder and President of The Center for Excellence in Operations, Inc. (CEO), a leading global management consultancy specializing in Lean Six Sigma and all other enterprise-wide strategic, operational, and continuous improvement initiatives. (www.ceobreakthrough.com)
Terry has over thirty years of executive experience in manufacturing, quality, engineering and new product development, global supply chain, IT, and management consulting. Terry is best known for his leadership saavy, innovations in improvement, and "hands-on" approach to consulting focused on tangible improvements and measurable results.
Prior to his consulting career, Terry held several senior line management positions at Wang, Polaroid, and Atlantic Richfield, and two other international consulting firms - KPMG Peat Marwick and Pittiglio, Rabin, Todd, & McGrath (PRTM). He has extensive management consulting experience with over 300 clients and thousands of improvement projects in the Americas and Europe, ranging from multinational public corporations to smaller and mid-sized companies, hospitals, financial services, and government contractors.
Terry holds a BS in Industrial Engineering, a MS in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, and a MBA, and is also a certified Six Sigma Black Belt. He is a frequent and sought after keynote speaker, thought leader, implementation expert, and professional advisor for various industry associations and publications. He has published eight books on Lean, Six Sigma, and various other improvement topics.
