Standards and procedures should be simple yet effective. They lower frustration, create a better environment for your team to succeed and give your customer a better and more consistent product.

There is a lot involved in successful product development and management. From developing new products to managing change to existing products, being on top of your game will allow you, your department, and your company to be successful. As I wrote about in "Being a Positive and Strong Team Player", it is important to fit well in your organizations team, across all departments.

Throughout my career, I have learned to appreciate and respect everyone in a company. ALL - industrial designers, sales, accounting, purchasing, production, shipping and receiving, material handling, schedulers, BOM specialists, document control, all levels of supervisors and managers, human resources, receptionists... Everyone has an important role in the company, and I appreciate and respect the work they do.