By Dan Sullivan, Nero Haralalka
Join host Perry Rearick on the Trailblazers Podcast (part of the LifeSciences Connect network), featuring industry experts Dan Sullivan and Nero Haralalka from TBM Consulting Group, as they unpack innovative solutions to the strategic and operational challenges facing pharmaceutical, medical device, and life sciences companies today.
In this engaging episode, you’ll learn why traditional “spreadsheet strategies” often fail to deliver results, and how a structured approach known as the X-Matrix—rooted in the Japanese Hoshin planning process—can bridge the critical gap between strategic planning and effective execution. Our experts, Dan Sullivan, with over 30 years of experience helping organizations achieve sustainable high performance, and Nero Haralalka, a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt with extensive operational expertise in pharma and healthcare, share practical insights and real-world examples from working with leading life sciences companies.
Whether you’re facing operational inefficiencies or struggling with execution gaps that impact your bottom line, this episode provides actionable advice on how to leverage the X-Matrix method for measurable improvement. Tune in to learn how your organization can move from reactive troubleshooting to proactive strategic execution—achieving lasting success in today’s complex pharmaceutical and medical device landscape.
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