BWS&A is a Christian organization that has unlocked the secrets to achieving continuous improvement. Their behavioral based unique processes have produced results that to date, are unequalled by their competition. In fact their processes have been so successful that both BWS&A and their clientele have been recognized nationally and internationally; both have received numerous major awards for their successes. In a typical year several thousand individuals successfully complete BWS&A courses, and many more are exposed to the BWS&A philosophy through lectures and written articles.

Companies Served

BWS&A training courses are the most powerful and dynamic experiences of many peoples lives. They are clear, direct, to the point and truthful. BWS&A training courses profoundly affect the organizations to which they are applied. As each course positively affects the organization, its practicality will also reflect positively on the home life of each attendee.

Each BWS&A consultant and educator reflects the exceptional talent and level of experience of Ben W. Sheppard himself. With credentials that typically include 12 - 15 years or more of experience, and an extensive qualification process, which involves specialized training and study, these seasoned business people are thoroughly indoctrinated in the participative methods of BWS&A’s unique training. “No one else in the industry invests more time in their people.”

When called upon, each consultant/instructor brings specialized skills to each project. This gives BWS&A a synergism of strengths to effectively improve each individual organizations processes.

Dedicated to Make You Successful

The ultimate measure of any system is its ability to produce results. It is this capability that distinguishes BWS&A from others. As more and more top executives recognize their responsibility for improving safety and productivity, they are turning to BWS&A for the management systems and employee tools they need to meet that responsibility.

The direct results of BWS&A’s assessment and educational processes are a measurable reduction in injury incidents and the bottom line.

Beginning with your senior executives, BWS&A can help you outline - and then implement a strategy for change. This strategy is executed through a series of educational experiences and team assignments, drawing on BWS&A’s broad range of specialized processes and services. By breaking down the barriers to change that exist in every organization, these processes begin the essential empowerment process, which involves all members of the organization in the implementation of total quality loss control.

It is this hands-on, results-oriented approach - so uncommon in the consulting industry - which is responsible for the sustained success of BWS&A.

More important this approach is shaping the future of industry, and is destined to become the dominant theme during the next decade.

Obstacles

BWS&A - Building Stones, Inc. understands the obstacles and how to deal with them, perhaps better than any other organization.

Ben W. Sheppard conducted a four-year research program at six different operations. The results were staggering. One operation alone, recovered the 12.1 million dollars expended during the research. Recovery of costs was completed in less than four months. In every case BWS&A clients have experienced a significant reduction of incidents while at the same time reducing operational costs and improving productivity.

The following are examples of identified obstacles.

Resistance to change

Most companies have attempted to change many times, but for a variety of reasons they have failed. Many of the employees at all levels refer to new programs as the flavor of the day.

BWS&A have developed a special one day training course to overcome the resistance to change. The course “Transition to Success - Managing Change” is truly dynamic and unique. It is among the first training sessions to be given to all personnel. The course not only improves strategic outcomes at work; it assists each person in their personal life.

Lack of Commitment

Most management teams are so engrossed in the day to day activities of the operation, that, they resist turning aside to achieve what has not yet been achieved. Those that truly do want to improve don’t know how.

BWS&A provide a reality based education process by which entrenched barriers to improvement can be overcome. We facilitate the growth of your desired culture. We do not destroy the positive elements of your current culture.