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Documentation. The Necessary Evil

Whether we like it or not, documentation is a vital part of operations. Some call it a necessary evil, but I like to think of it as the most obvious secret weapon for operators.

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3 Ways AI is Changing Operations

Everyday I either read, talk, or listen to the world discussing the current and potential effects of AI on our workforce, personal lives, and society at large.

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Two Peas in a Pod

In 2015, I found myself as the Chief Operating Officer of a food startup. It was an incredibly wild ride, where I had to learn how to quickly scale a small business into a national supply chain

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The Right Time to Hire an Operator

When running a business, it can be difficult to determine the right time to bring on additional staff. This is especially true when it comes to hiring an operator.

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4 Steps to Start Building Operations

After a decade of building operations for various businesses, I can say that although each journey is unique, there are some common approaches to getting started.

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What makes a top operator?

Being a successful operator is not only about having the right technical skills or industry knowledge. It also requires

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What the heck is operations?

Like many of you, there was once a time in my life when I had no idea what operations was. I know, shocking, but true.

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  • "Operators are the magic that bring innovation to life."

  • "Operations is the fusion of people, process, and technology, fueled by data"

  • "Being an operator is not about perfection. It's about realism."