Jay Holstine CEO workshop on operations and communications

Executives at Jay Holstine’s CEO peer group discussed new technologies in operations as well as in communications, with the focus on growth and revenue growth. Holstine chairs a Dallas, TX group of CEOs committed to leading their organizations to new levels of productivity. “Sharing strategies in increasing efficiency is part of the ways in which the group inspires each other to become the best leaders possible,” Holstine explained. “These executives are analyzing the return-on-investment, and comparing their experiences in operational technologies and in communications. From tracking inventory with robots and drones, to communicating more widely and effectively, there are important new ways to optimize productivity,” Holstine said. “Beyond the new technology in touch-screen kiosks, from self-check-in at airports, to self-check-out at stores, the goal is to help customers buy more, and then make that transaction process quicker and easier,” Holstine shared. “Some of our members are looking at Artificial Intelligence’s ‘real-time’ understanding of the product pipeline. By combining data, factory statuses, and statistics, AI can enhance large production-assembly processes. The more data that is fed into it, the more effective it becomes, helping departments to be more profitable.” Holstine added. “In a changing workplace, leaders are optimizing communications, streamlining email, and honing their team’s focus. Our group shared new technologies and work trends, and discussed the extent to which they were boosting efficiency,” Jay Holstine said. “Traditional email isn’t always the best way for teams to collaborate and communicate: Task management software like Trello helps everyone track progress more efficiently by keeping communication and work progress in one place. “A lot of teams are using Calendy to manage email traffic, scheduling meetings without the repeated emails to narrow in on availability. Some are using Streak to manage multiple email threads. Most feel that changes in workplace location, and expectations require updated ways to manage the increasing onslaught of communications,” Holstine offered. “Sometimes the best intelligence is from within. Leaders are encouraging ideas-for-improvement, and better communication between departments. Employees working with customers, and working within the system, often see what’s working well, and what might be a bottle-neck, a redundancy, or a problem. They can see efficiency gaps that management can’t see. Supporting and encouraging coworkers to offer advice where they see gaps be a big part of the efficiency process. “Some ideas and efforts work better than others. That’s why sharing experiences, and asking questions is important. This group of trusted members from non-competing industries enables breakthrough progress, and ultimately, these CEOs are increasing operational efficiencies, and optimizing company communications, to increase revenues,” Holstine shared.