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Don Howarth has been consulting and managing for over 30 years, specializing in logical analysis, and problem solving, focused on realizing verifiable bottom-line results. He has extensive knowledge and experience in the teachings of Toyota Way, DMAIC and Behavior Change. Clients consistently seek Don's advice and judgment in making changes within their organization, due to his "hands-on" approach. Having been chosen for his ethics, experience and expertise, he has led over 70 major engagements during his career and   consulted Fortune 500 companies such as BASF, Bell South, Cenovus, Chrysler, Delco, Devon Energy, Dresser Rand, Ford, GM, IBM, Potash Corp, Rand McNally, Storwall, Uniroyal, Vickers, Vitro, and YRC.


Don prides himself on exceeding expectations, giving clients the most precise feedback on engagement progress, realized results, and the needed actions to surpass the client's strategic goals.  In addition to his vast consulting experience, he has successfully served as Senior Vice President at Ceco (a division of Assa Abloy); Divisional Vice President at Cornerstone Partners; COO at Eastwood (a division of Marriott Corp); Divisional Retail Manager for Marks and Spencer; and owner/partner in three business start-ups.

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don howarth, executive partner & founder