Enabling Excellence Through Employee Engagement
Leadership isn't just about decisions made in boardrooms or metrics hit on dashboards. It's about the imprint you leave on people—the way you show up when things are unclear, the way you carry responsibility when no one else will, and the way you build trust that outlasts performance. These 10 lessons weren’t pulled from a …
Looking back at my journey, it’s clear to me that leadership, expertise, and growth aren’t formed in a single moment of brilliance—they’re the result of years of consistent effort and learning. My career started 30 years ago, and it’s been a journey of continuous improvement—focused on the idea of improving just 1% each day. Looking …
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As the Philippines ascends to the forefront of global business attention, powered by shifting U.S. tariffs and evolving supply chains, an extraordinary opportunity stands before us. But here lies the deeper truth: our nation’s future hinges not solely on favorable conditions, but on the leaders who dare to seize them. It is our leadership mindset …
In just five years using 2017 as baseline, we achieved 5X growth—a feat driven by innovation, agility, and relentless execution. But while this was an impressive milestone, it was just the beginning. As we set our sights on another 5X growth in the next five years, we are not just focused on scaling; we are …
John Maxwell once said, “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” In today’s fast-paced business environment, a high-performance culture is not simply about meeting targets—it is about creating an environment where employees feel valued, empowered, and inspired to excel. At the heart of every thriving organization are engaged …
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When I joined a new company as the Plant Manager back in 2019, the General Manager shared his dream with me which started in 2017: “Grow the company 5 times in 5 years.” That vision made me pause and think. At that moment, I knew that Lean, Six Sigma, and TOC would be essential but …
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When someone asks, “Why do I need that?”, it usually comes from a place of confidence—or assumption—that everything is already in order. But what if there are unseen gaps holding your organization back? At Engaged, we believe that true operational excellence starts with awareness. This is why we developed the 7 Fundamental Principles in Operations …
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In my first month as an Operations Manager back in 2009 at an Automotive and Architectural Glass company, I faced a situation that completely shifted my perspective on productivity. One day, a Marketing staff member hurried over to the production line, handed the Quality Inspector a stack of yellow pad sheets—three pages, back-to-back and labeled …
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It was 2002, and I found myself in a meeting that can make or break my career. As a Senior Supervisor, I was the only non-manager in a room filled with 30 Managers and Directors. The air was thick with tension. The factory had failed to meet commitments for weeks, and our General Manager was …
In operations management, every principle matters. The 7 Fundamental Principles—The Goal, Throughput, Constraints, Variability, Smart Factory, Balanced Factory, and Breakthrough Leaders—work together as a cohesive system to drive efficiency, profitability, and long-term success. Each principle plays a critical role in ensuring that we make money and continually grow—not just for financial gain, but to fulfill …
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