WEBVTT 00:00:09.818 --> 00:00:11.086 All right, just to review. 00:00:11.111 --> 00:00:14.278 We've been working on getting better buy in from sales and distribution. 00:00:14.279 --> 00:00:16.707 And I think that's been going pretty well. Would you agree? 00:00:16.724 --> 00:00:19.941 Amazingly, it has. And you thought it wouldn't work. 00:00:19.966 --> 00:00:21.769 Hey, what do I know, right? 00:00:22.164 --> 00:00:25.584 But, as I explained in our last meeting, now we've got an inventory issue 00:00:25.585 --> 00:00:29.150 that needs to be fixed. And today, I'd really like us to come out of 00:00:29.151 --> 00:00:31.945 this meeting with a consensus on how we're going to do that. 00:00:31.970 --> 00:00:35.415 All of us agree on how to deal with inventory? You're kidding, right? 00:00:35.440 --> 00:00:38.528 I hope so. Because, I can tell you right now that I have got 00:00:38.553 --> 00:00:42.458 no more space in the warehouse to hold raw stock. So, don't even ask. 00:00:42.483 --> 00:00:44.511 Oh, come on. It can’t be that bad. 00:00:44.536 --> 00:00:48.890 Oh, really? And when was the last time you were down on that end of the plant? 00:00:48.915 --> 00:00:52.815 I don't know. A while. I rest my case. 00:00:52.840 --> 00:00:56.361 Consensus, huh? Good luck, man. We're all counting on you. 00:01:02.660 --> 00:01:06.981 Of all the different kinds of decision making, one of the most powerful is consensus building 00:01:07.030 --> 00:01:11.147 because it gives you the chance to get everyone's perspectives and needs out on the table. 00:01:11.172 --> 00:01:14.788 But it can also be a very frustrating process because most people equate 00:01:14.789 --> 00:01:19.582 consensus with "unanimous agreement." In fact, that isn't what you're going for. 00:01:19.607 --> 00:01:23.155 In a consensus, you don't all need to agree it's the "best" decision. 00:01:23.180 --> 00:01:27.463 But you all do need to agree that you can get behind and "support" the decision. 00:01:27.719 --> 00:01:29.033 How do you do that? 00:01:29.239 --> 00:01:32.769 Start by making sure everyone knows what "consensus" really means. 00:01:32.794 --> 00:01:36.228 Then allow everyone an opportunity to share their perspective. 00:01:36.323 --> 00:01:38.694 And finally, once all the ideas are on the table, 00:01:38.719 --> 00:01:42.146 summarize what you do agree on and what you still need to work on. 00:01:42.171 --> 00:01:45.443 And then focus the rest of the discussion on those points of difference. 00:01:45.468 --> 00:01:49.561 Oh, really? When was the last time you were down on that end of the plant? 00:01:49.586 --> 00:01:53.026 I don't know. A while. I rest my case. 00:01:53.051 --> 00:01:56.158 Consensus, huh? Good luck, man. We're all counting on you. 00:01:56.183 --> 00:01:58.912 Okay. First of all, when I say consensus, 00:01:58.937 --> 00:02:03.043 I'm not saying that we need to agree on one "best" way to do this. 00:02:03.447 --> 00:02:07.674 I am saying that we need to agree on a way that even if it's not the "best" way 00:02:07.699 --> 00:02:11.392 it’s one we can all get behind and support. Does that make sense? 00:02:11.658 --> 00:02:13.820 So, the first thing I want to do is go around the table 00:02:13.845 --> 00:02:16.880 and get everybody’s perspective. Tammi... Let's start with you. 00:02:16.905 --> 00:02:22.092 Well, um I appreciate what Gayle said about her space issues, but... 00:02:22.489 --> 00:02:27.938 The fact is, if I have to order smaller lots more often our costs are gonna go up... 00:02:27.963 --> 00:02:31.651 A lot. I mean, it could be as much as 25%. 00:02:31.676 --> 00:02:34.615 So, I'd rather... 25%? I find that really hard to believe. 00:02:34.640 --> 00:02:38.085 Wait a minute. Let's everybody hold their questions and thoughts until 00:02:38.110 --> 00:02:42.486 everybody has a chance to say what they have to say. Okay? Go ahead, Tammi. 00:02:42.511 --> 00:02:44.031 Well, as I was saying... 00:02:44.111 --> 00:02:46.013 Anyway, that's my perspective. 00:02:46.381 --> 00:02:48.448 So, it sounds like we're all in agreement that 00:02:48.473 --> 00:02:51.724 we need to get the guys from Process Engineering involved. 00:02:51.798 --> 00:02:53.171 And we agree that 00:02:53.196 --> 00:02:56.257 probably the best thing to do is get Richardson's buy-in from the get-go. 00:02:56.282 --> 00:02:59.116 Oh, yeah. If we don't get that, it's going nowhere. 00:02:59.141 --> 00:03:02.686 And we agree that we need to get this wrapped up by the end of the month. 00:03:02.711 --> 00:03:06.311 So, what I suggest we do now is spend the remainder of the time 00:03:06.336 --> 00:03:09.622 talking over the two issues that we're not all on the same page on. 00:03:09.647 --> 00:03:11.212 Sounds like a plan to me. 00:03:11.395 --> 00:03:14.734 The rest of you okay with that? Great. 00:03:15.213 --> 00:03:17.415 All right, so let's hammer on the issue that Al brought up. 00:03:17.416 --> 00:03:21.356 What's the best way to streamline the re-tool process on the MA5? 00:03:21.381 --> 00:03:23.379 All right. Let's take a straw poll. 00:03:23.404 --> 00:03:26.104 Is this something that we can all get behind? 00:03:26.129 --> 00:03:29.418 You know. I don't mean to throw a wrench into things here. 00:03:29.419 --> 00:03:33.802 But I've got to be honest. I can’t really get behind it yet. 00:03:33.827 --> 00:03:34.720 Why's that? 00:03:35.169 --> 00:03:37.417 Well, I'm just looking down the road at 00:03:37.442 --> 00:03:40.651 all the possible ramifications I talked about before. 00:03:40.676 --> 00:03:42.316 And it could get ugly. 00:03:42.395 --> 00:03:47.320 I mean, I'm with you on what you're trying to do here. But... I don't know. 00:03:47.345 --> 00:03:48.579 Okay. Let me ask you this. 00:03:48.580 --> 00:03:51.794 If we could find a way to address those down-the-road issues, 00:03:51.819 --> 00:03:54.612 would you be comfortable supporting this idea? 00:03:55.336 --> 00:03:56.837 It’s worth exploring. 00:03:57.057 --> 00:03:58.745 Now, what would be a contingency? 00:03:58.746 --> 00:04:01.678 Uh, what are the chances that what Gayle is saying would happen? 00:04:01.679 --> 00:04:04.148 Not much. It’s possible, but... 00:04:04.300 --> 00:04:06.863 So if it does, what's our back-up plan? 00:04:08.426 --> 00:04:10.251 Gayle? How do you feel about that now? 00:04:10.276 --> 00:04:12.477 Well, as long as we're prepared to spend the bucks 00:04:12.502 --> 00:04:16.242 on the off-site warehouse space... I can live with it. 00:04:16.267 --> 00:04:19.248 Are we all okay with that? Yeah. I am good. 00:04:19.888 --> 00:04:23.660 Gayle, I know you're still uncomfortable with this, so I want to make sure. 00:04:23.685 --> 00:04:28.267 As long as we're prepared with this backup plan, can you support moving forward? 00:04:28.582 --> 00:04:30.717 Yeah. I'm good to go. 00:04:30.742 --> 00:04:34.022 Great. I think we've got our consensus then. 00:04:34.046 --> 00:04:37.109 I appreciate all your help on this it will kicking the future.