Business Improvement
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About Anthony Wedgeworth
Business
Family & Community
Family & Community
Anthony has extensive experience across diverse industries, including High Tech, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Distribution, and Direct Services. His relentless drive for learning and passion for excellence enable him to adapt seamlessly to various environments, contributing to organizational growth and continuous improvement.
Family & Community
Family & Community
Family & Community
Anthony & his wife relocated to the Eau Claire, Wisconsin area to be closer to their five children and nine grandchildren. Before settling in Wisconsin, he lived in various states, including Washington, Arizona, New Mexico, and Mississippi. However, having attended high school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he proudly identifies as a Midwesterner
Writing & Speaking
Family & Community
Writing & Speaking
Overcoming severe dyslexia through decades of perseverance, Anthony has achieved success as an award-winning author. He now leverages his experiences and skills to inspire and educate others, empowering students in schools and colleges to overcome their own challenges.
Maximizing Your Business Success
Strategic Planning
Leveraged over 35 years of expertise to develop and implement strategic initiatives across diverse industries, driving operational excellence and sustainable growth. Proven ability to align business objectives with market demands, optimize resource allocation, and foster innovation to achieve organizational goals.
Leadership and Team Development
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams of internal, vendors, and customers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and high performance. Successfully developed & implemented training programs and performance metrics to boost staff engagement and productivity while achieving department and corporate goals. Anthony has effectively managed departments & teams ranging from a few individuals to several hundred, leveraging strong servant leadership skills to inspire and empower his teams.
Change Management
Extensive experience managing organizational changes, including facility expansions, closures, and equipment innovations & automations, and process transitions. Adept at navigating dynamic environments by developing strategies that minimize disruption and ensure smooth operational adjustments.
Risk Management and Compliance
Skilled in identifying and mitigating risks through proactive strategies and robust process evaluations. Expertise in maintaining compliance with industry regulations, including ISO standards, HIPAA, and QS9000, ensuring operational integrity and excellence, ensuring the long-term success of your business.
Project Management
Over 30 years of experience managing complex projects across various industries. Demonstrated expertise in aligning resources, coordinating teams, and delivering projects on time and within budget while exceeding expectations.
Quality Documentation, Implementation, and Auditing
Certified QS9000 Lead Auditor with extensive experience in healthcare, ISO, and HIPAA compliance. Expertise in developing, auditing, and maintaining quality documentation to ensure regulatory adherence and operational excellence, as well as corrective and preventive action planning.
Process Improvement
Over 30 years of experience in optimizing processes across industries, utilizing methodologies such as Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Root Cause Analysis. Demonstrated success in streamlining operations, mitigating risks, and enhancing quality to drive measurable results.
Technology Integration and Innovation
Experienced in leading the integration of innovative technologies to enhance operational efficiency. Proven success in designing and implementing IT, automation, and process engineering solutions that align with business objectives and improve scalability and performance.
Case Studies
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Companies Anthony has Directly Worked For
Helping Others
Fostering Dogs
Anthony and his wife have dedicated over 15 years to working with local shelters, fostering and rehabilitating dogs in need. Their passion lies in helping abused or challenging dogs find loving, permanent homes by working with each dog and then carefully vetting potential adopters. In addition to their work with animals, they generously donate their time and money to support local school activities, local events, and efforts of the local Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Speaking & Teaching
Anthony is an accomplished speaker, engaging both adults and children on topics ranging from overcoming challenges to the art of writing. He has taught quality & process improvement classes for organizations such as intel, John Deere, and Caterpillar. He's also performed during an NFL halftime show and even had the unique opportunity to spend a week on the set of Friends, where he was invited to sit in on a few scenes while filming.
Writing
Writing is more than just a hobby for Anthony—it’s a passion that inspires and uplifts. His family-friendly adventures have touched countless hearts, with many readers sharing how his stories have profoundly impacted their lives. Anthony stays connected with his fans through local conventions and generously donates his books to veterans, schools, and individuals with special needs, sharing his stories with those who need them most.
The book series moto is...
"We've all been altered by the paths we've traveled"