Total Cost Solutions Gary L. Hopper, C.P.M, OPBC

 Oxymoron  Urban Myth  Unattainable Goal  Management Tool for Managers  Management Tool for Managers to Manage Employees  All of the Above  None of the Above

 Charles Schwab  What’s it worth?  At the end of every business day, list the six (6) most important items that you need to focus on for the next day in priority order.  Results oriented  Serial approach  Avoid procrastination  Commit to process

1. Working from a to-do list 2. Checking constantly 3. Distractions for computer notifications 4. Multi-tasking 5. Environmental disruptions 6. Starting the day with 7. Keeping s in your inbox

 Narrow your focus  Learn to delegate & empower  Eliminate non value add activities  Provide leadership and role model accountability  “Let go” of perfection idealisms  Be conscious, clear, succinct  Just say “no” if not a priority  High priority: health & exercise  Eliminate low priorities (ZBB or ABC approach)  Learn to feel at peace with a full plate

 communication  Check 2x – 3x/day  Clean inbox  Block office time  Stretch breaks  Phone calls – use voic  Effective meetings  Agenda  ARs  Attendees

 Seven Step Problem Solving Process 1. Define problem 2. Analyze problem 3. Brainstorm possible solutions 4. Select best options 5. Evaluate and select the best option 6. Develop action plan 7. Implement

 Negotiation planning process  Standardized boilerplate template  RFP process  Cost savings tracking  Annual commodity plan  Supplier management process