Every month we feature an industry expert who answers some questions about topics related to commercial real estate. This month Walter Jankowski, Reinvention Consultant for Better Dash Faster Consulting, offers some great insights into making 2017 your best year yet.
Now is the time to plan for your best year yet in 2017
Do you struggle to get traction with your company? Do you ever feel bogged down? Does time get away from you and your “to do” list always seems to start tomorrow? You are not alone. This is a common struggle for many people and businesses. Sometimes it takes an outsider with an outside perspective to jar you loose from your quicksand thoughts. If you’ve ever needed someone to throw you a rope to pull you out of your predicament, our friend Wally Jankowski just might be your hero. Please see his thoughts below. We look forward to your best year yet in 2017!
Becoming a World-Class Organization
So, have you ever thought about becoming “world-class?” If you are any type of organization (service, healthcare, government, manufacturing, etc.) there are seven “systems” that have been proven to take organizations to the next level called the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence: Leadership, Strategic Planning, Customer Focus, Measurement, Analysis, and Knowledge Management, Workforce Focus, Operations Focus, and Results. Below is a 7 step process and questions you need to be able to answer. These questions / criteria can be applied within your department or organization, see if you have or can answer them:

If you are wanting to “look inside your hamburger” and look for ways to improve your business, I’d be happy to discuss over a beer.
Walter Jankowski
Reinvention Consultant
(608) 225-8219


