A Sample of Projects with Uncommon Results

We helped a subsidiary of a large corporation make the transition from a small, ad-hoc R&D shop to a disciplined organization capable of repeatable processes able to deliver quality parts on time. Specific results included quality, cost and productivity improvements along with their first booked production order and AS9100 registration.

"On a collaborative project with Boeing Phantom Works, Ann did a tremendous job in identifying the cost drivers, producibility issues, and productivity barriers of a supplier organization, all of which were impeding the success of our project. With Ann helping to provide the focus and oversight, the supplier was able to meet their commitments for quality, cost, and schedule."

Ed Gerding, Chief Engineer C-17 St. Louis, The Boeing Company

For a not-for-profit organization, we led the strategy formulation process and facilitated the Board retreat. We helped them create a strategy that "sucked the air out of the room" and helped them achieve their goal of addressing capacity issues and significantly expanding their ability to deliver on their mission.

"Ann Latham transformed our thinking about how our organization works. This discovery led us to a strategic model that solves our pain and opens new opportunities. She truly lives up to her brand of 'uncommon clarity.'"

Suzanne Beck, Executive Director, Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce

Helped the organization establish a project management methodology to improve individual project results and also allow an organization of 1500 to manage its entire portfolio of projects more effectively.

"Ann's ability to simplify complex issues such that everyone understood their respective roles was a key part of her success. She truly helped us achieve profitable and predictable growth while improving the quality of our methods and processes."

S. W. Emery, Jr., Chairman and CEO, MTS Systems Corporation

Revitalized the MMTN network of the RTC by leading the Steering Committee to a new strategy.

"I have been very lucky to enjoy Ann's outstanding talents in strategic planning and creative solutions. She led the MMTN Steering Committee through various decision making exercises, devised by her, that have resulted in a far more robust and goal-oriented organization than I ever dreamed possible. She has breathed new life into the MMTN. In doing so, Ann has earned the highest respect of her colleagues and myself on this vital Committee. She has an uncommon talent of seeing her clients' vision - frequently long before they do!"

Ellen Bemben, President, Regional Technology Corporation

Delivered the program, "If the Shortest Path is a Straight Line, Why Do We Run in Circles?" to the Women's Business Owner's Alliance.

"Ann spoke to our women's business owners group and focused on decision making. She has an incredible way of clearing away the extraneous and assisting others in getting to the heart of the matter with such ease. Ann is a great speaker and an excellent trainer. She possesses an unusual skill - just what her business name implies - uncommon clarity."

Karen Cardoza, Program Chair, WBOA, and Owner, Karen Cardoza Jewelry

Thrilled the management and employees alike by helping a $450 million corporation replace a bureaucratic Quality Management System with one that provided read value and met ISO 9001:2000 requirements.

"The method used for translating quality requirements into manageable actions is the best seen anywhere and has led to managers with a greater depth of understanding, a more integrated system approach, and more astute planning than any of 95 companies audited”

ISO 9001 auditor

Assessed and mitigated Y2K risk for company with 700 products, 11 manufacturing sites worldwide, and many very concerned customers.

"[This company] should be considered the benchmark for any company evaluating their exposures in this area.”

Insurance Underwriter