Lori G. Fisher, PMP
My Bio
OPS LEADER IN DIVERSE INDUSTRIES, PMP CERTIFIED
Efficient and powerful engagement and collaboration wizard
Lori G. Fisher is a respected operations leader with over twenty-five years’ conversance directing and mentoring highly diverse teams. She transformed negative cultures, implemented critical systems, and churned results exceeding KPIs across four industries, over a broad spectrum of business maturity in private and global enterprises.
She surged significant business outcomes through high-level engagement and customer collaboration in crucial junctures in biotechnology, aerospace, steel, and steel tool industries, expanding technical capability and surging baseline performance to meet market demands. Selecting, directing, and troubleshooting comprehensive business processes and knowledge management systems, Lori used best practice as a platform for step-ahead outcomes while retaining and enhancing the uniqueness of the business.
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Lori is a thought leader in problem-solving, engagement, collaboration, cross-functional team alignment, management practices, project management, systems thinking and mapping, and leadership in operations. She holds bachelor of science in Chemistry from Kent State University and Project Management Professional Certification from The Project Management Institute.
Lori launched PLS Management Consulting in 2023 and formalized the PLS Framework that dramatically increases business agility and team option access.
Training in executive leadership, Cranfield University, UK; Leading with inspiration, Penn State Smeal College of Business; Project Management, Cornell University; Project Management Professional Certification, Project Management Institute; Wicked Problem Solving, Project Management Institute; Systems Thinking, Cornell University; Certified Trainer in Systems Thinking, Mapping & Leadership, Cabrera Research Lab, OSHA 30-Hour Certification, General Industry, Cabrera Lab Purple Belt Coach Credential.
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Lori joined Cabrera Lab in May 2024 as a Customer Success Advocate and member of a small talented team of individuals with niche expertise, led by Drs. Derek and Laura Cabrera. She also serves on the SHRM Portage County Board of Directors, Portage County Safety Council Steering Committee Member, and as an operations & systems advisor for YAREN Organization, Uganda.
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Lori enjoys being a life, career, and management coach.
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Integrating Emotions and Systems Thinking for Peak Productivity w/Lori Fisher
Engaging thoughts and emotions isn't just a nice-to-have; it's a game-changer in manufacturing and beyond. Lori introduces the PLS framework—Purpose, Leap, and Surge—that sets clear goals, fosters collaboration, and leverages transition points in business processes. By applying structured problem analysis and decision-making frameworks like DSRP, Lori demonstrates how businesses can reclaim lost time, enhance productivity, and ensure inclusive problem-solving. This episode is packed with practical insights on creating a work environment where both thoughts and emotions are valued, leading to more effective and sustainable outcomes.