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Hidden Heroes: Business Operations in Companies of All Sizes

Tom Spencer

Business operations teams play a critical role in the success and growth of both big companies and small startups. Let’s explore the role of business operations teams in greater detail for both big companies and small startups.

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Managing Meetings: How to Drive Productivity and Success

Tom Spencer

Whether you are in consulting, strategy, operations, or product management, the ability to manage meetings effectively is a crucial skill that can significantly impact the success of your endeavors. This is especially relevant in product management, where decisions often involve cross-functional collaboration.

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It’s Time for a New Model for Operations Management

Harvard Business

Covid-19 was the death knell for traditional hierarchical command-and-control operations management. In its place a new model has emerged that’s far better equipped to deal with today’s disruptive, volatile, and unpredictable environment.

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AI-Powered Clean Tech: Transforming Business Operations

Tom Spencer

By harnessing the potential of AI, companies can optimize the integration and management of clean technologies , leading to increased efficiency, cost savings, and environmental sustainability. Consulting firms play a crucial role in guiding businesses through the integration of AI-powered renewables into their operations.

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Navigating a Downturn: Strategies for Business Resilience

Tom Spencer

Diversify Revenue Streams One fundamental strategy for business resilience is to diversify revenue streams. Adopt Conservative Financial Management Maintaining the financial health of a business is paramount if one hopes to thrive during periods of economic challenge. He studied Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University.

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Operations in an Era of Radical Uncertainty

Harvard Business

Operations have always been foundational to competitive advantage, but the nature of this relationship is shifting: Historically, the strategic goal of operations was to achieve scale in order to create a sustainable efficiency advantage.

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Back to the Basics in Leadership and Life with former EVP of Operations for the Walt Disney World Resort Lee Cockerell

Consulting Matters

Today I'm talking with Lee Cockerell, the former Executive Vice President of Operations for Walt Disney resort and currently a consultant, author, and speaker. In this episode, you'll hear: How Lee evolved as a leader by shedding defensiveness and operating in trust. Why you need to create a system to be a person of your word.