Consulting Matters

JULY 14, 2022

Sarah and I met in 2012 when she hired me to consult with her and the senior team at Wyndham Vacation Ownership on a massive org transformation project she was leading. I'm in the middle of what I'm calling my "Favorite Executive Series of all time" series, and so, of course, I had to include Sarah King in this series!

Financial 156

Financial Consulting Resources Development 156

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Alternatively, the company can operate in stealth mode by targeting customer segments that have been poorly served or ignored by traditional distributors. In 2012, with the launch of the Surface product line, Microsoft began directly competing with the manufacturers and OEMs who had been its distribution partners for decades.

Strategy 128

Strategy Strategy Strategy& Insurance 128

Tom Spencer

AUGUST 15, 2013

Your employer operates with the express aim of benefiting members of the community and reinvests all profits to further its social aims. Imagine waking up in a world where you feel positive and motivated about going to work, knowing that your work provides value to customers in a way that is sustainable and responsible.

Enterprise 112

Enterprise Healthcare Ethics Construction 112

Harvard Business

JULY 26, 2018

On March 25 mighty Uber bowed out of Southeast Asia by selling its operation in several countries to local rival Grab. Grab, which launched its service in 2012 with 40 drivers in Malaysia, came late to the ride-hailing game, only after Uber had established a formidable position in the United States.

Recruiting 125

Recruiting Recruitment Transportation Advertising 125

Harvard Business

MAY 20, 2016

It requires directing and managing salespeople using the right metrics, operating cadence, and performance management process. Without a good support structure, a lack of discipline in sales operations can lead to inefficiency and lost opportunity. As we suggested in a 2012 HBR piece , there are no silver bullets.

Sales 130

Sales Talent Operations Efficiency 130

Harvard Business

JULY 25, 2017

In July 2013 we implemented a randomized controlled trial in five factory units in Bangalore operated by Shahi Exports Pvt. Treated workers were also more valuable employees: They were more productive by seven percentage points post-training, and the average complexity of the sewing operations to which they were assigned rose considerably.

Company 125

Company Training Training Study 125

Management Consulted

OCTOBER 18, 2013

Recognizing client’s needs for help managing IT operations and resources, IBM Vice President Robert M. During this same year, IBM introduced Business Recovery Services as a formal business offering for customers, enabling them to continue operations in the event of an unplanned outage or disaster. Operations and Supply Chain.

IBM GBS 203

IBM GBS Interviews Consulting Case Interview 203

Management Consulted

MAY 28, 2017

Founded in 2012, headquartered in Boston, and already turning down three projects for every one it accepts, the firm has experienced exponential growth in its first five years of existence. Bulger Partners really got off the ground in 2012, and was the brainchild of Founder and Managing Partner Chris Bulger. BULGER PARTNERS.

Software 165

Software Strategy Strategy Strategy& 165

Tom Spencer

JULY 15, 2013

In 2012, the BRW Client Choice Awards named Nous “best management consulting firm in Australia” including most innovative firm and best client outcomes from across the professional services sector. Services include Strategy Development, Operational Improvement, and Transaction Support. Port Jackson Partners. Website: pjpl.com.au.

Strategy 107

Strategy Strategy Strategy& McKinsey 107

Management Consulted

AUGUST 28, 2013

The firm sold a majority stake in the US government business for $2.45B to the Carlyle Group (Booz Allen Hamilton) and Booz & Company, owned and operated as a partnership, assumed the commercial strategy role. In 2012, Booz & Company was joined by Axon Advisory Partners. Operations and Logistics. 2012 – 2013.

Interviews 181

Interviews Culture Company Case Interview 181

Harvard Business

MARCH 24, 2017

hospitals that were inspected by the Joint Commission during 2008-2012. hospitals during 2008-2012, and we matched those dates to hospitalization data for more than 1.7 Despite the level of attention these visits get, their immediate effect on physician behavior and patient outcomes has not been explored.

Study 108

Study Operations Research Data 108

Harvard Business

JULY 13, 2017

Indeed, the gap between firms in the top 10% by productivity and those in the bottom 10% increased by approximately 14% from 2001 to 2012. The pay gap between the top- and bottom-paying firms in the same sector has increased by more than 12% from 2001 to 2012.

Productivity 133

Productivity Study Policies Data 133

MishTalk

JUNE 30, 2013

In what should be no surprise to Mish readers, the HSBC China Manufacturing PMI™ shows Operating conditions deteriorate at quickest pace since last September, and new export orders plunge. Operating conditions have now worsened for two successive months. 2012-11-03: Capital Account. 2012-10-10: Capital Account.

Analysis 71

Analysis Trends Real Estate Financial 71

MishTalk

JULY 27, 2013

Robots will cost plenty - for the largest farming operations, millions of dollars - but farm operators say the expense will be worth it. 2012-11-03: Capital Account. 2012-10-10: Capital Account. 2012-09-19: Capital Account. "QE 2012-07-24: Capital Account. 2012-07-11: Capital Account. July 2012 (98).

Analysis 78

Analysis Trends Real Estate Financial 78

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

In 2012, HBR dubbed data scientist “the sexiest job of the 21st century ” It is also, arguably, the vaguest. In larger and more sophisticated data operations, more fine-grained roles are necessary. Here are five key areas that contribute to data science operations. Monty Rakusen/Getty Images.

Data 132

Data Engineering Software Metrics 132

MishTalk

JULY 15, 2013

The Socialists also declared that they would no longer co-operate with the Rajoy government, only weeks after the two sides issued a joint declaration setting out Spain’s interests ahead of the June European summit. 2012-11-03: Capital Account. 2012-10-10: Capital Account. 2012-09-19: Capital Account. "QE

Analysis 70

Analysis Trends Real Estate Financial 70

MishTalk

JULY 14, 2013

With estimated operating costs of 1.7 2012-11-03: Capital Account. 2012-10-10: Capital Account. 2012-09-19: Capital Account. "QE 2012-07-24: Capital Account. 2012-07-11: Capital Account. 2012-07-11: Capital Account. 2012-04-15: Max Keiser. 2012-03-06: Capital Account. December 2012 (84).

Banking 75

Banking Analysis Trends Real Estate 75

MishTalk

DECEMBER 29, 2013

The "Competition Authority" criticized the decree, emphasizing in particular that the radio taxis also operate on reservation. According the Minister of Crafts, Trade and Tourism and the Interior Minister, the delay helps distinguish the activity of VTCs from taxis.

Tourism 75

Tourism Retail Hotels Operations 75

Women in Consulting

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

By: Jennifer LeBlanc Over the summer, we’ve been secretly working on a great project … we’re doing a pro bono brand relaunch for Operation Freedom Paws. The operation is headed up by Mary Cortani , a 2012 CNN Hero. And of course, feel free to connect with Mary and Operation Freedom Paws to support their important work.

Nonprofit 67

Nonprofit Operations Consulting Training 67

MishTalk

AUGUST 6, 2013

The balance sheet was up $720 billion from Aug 1, 2012 to Aug 1, 2013 ($309B in treasuries and $393B in MBS) but that is only $60B per month. And from Aug 1, 2011 to Aug 1, 2012 (give or take a day or so), the Fed balance sheet only went up $9.997B in treasuries and went down $43.862B in MBS. Operation Twist (2011).

Balance Sheet 65

Balance Sheet Analysis Trends Real Estate 65

MishTalk

JULY 4, 2013

It did not take too long to discover that France operates its own "Big Brother" network gathering systems after demanding explanations from the US. 2012-11-03: Capital Account. 2012-10-10: Capital Account. 2012-09-19: Capital Account. "QE 2012-07-24: Capital Account. 2012-07-11: Capital Account.

Analysis 66

Analysis Trends Real Estate Financial 66

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

For example, the delays associated with social conflict at large mining operations can run in the vicinity of $20 million per week. Yet the same companies that spend months and millions tweaking operational details devote only a small fraction of their resources to understanding and addressing the social risks they face.

Company 112

Company Energy Real Estate Resources 112

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

billion), NDS (the video software provider scooped by Cisco in 2012 for $5 billion), Playtika (the gaming platform bought by Giant Interactive for $4.4 They’ve spawned many unicorns, such as Waze (the driving navigation app acquired in 2013 by Google for $1.3 billion in 2017). increments.

Software 124

Software Industry Recruiting Recruitment 124

MishTalk

JANUARY 17, 2014

Delinquency ratio of banks, savings banks, cooperatives and credit institutions operating in Spain rose again in November to 13.08%, a level not seen since the data began to be collected, over 50 years. Via translation from La Vanguardia, please consider Bank Defaults Hit Record 13% in November.

Banking 74

Banking Data Financial Operations 74

Tom Spencer

JULY 24, 2013

SINGAPORE is on the rise as a wealth management hub with funds under management growing by 22% in 2012 compared with around 5% for Western Europe as a whole. Stable growth is often more important than fast money.

Banking 84

Banking Management Financial Operations 84

Harvard Business

JUNE 2, 2016

On Google’s earnings call for the first quarter of 2006 – more than a year before the iPhone was released and more than two years before the release of the first Android-operated smartphone – CEO Eric Schmidt went out of his way to talk about mobile. Perhaps by 2012 it was already too late. That makes sense.

Turnaround 70

Turnaround Data Operations Company 70

MishTalk

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Goldman Sachs will be careful not to “overfund” its own operations in China, Blankfein said. October 29, 2011: Chanos Interview: China Slowdown Just Beginning January 2, 2012: Major Slowdown in Global Trade Coming Up; Think the U.S., There are going to be interruptions.” China, Germany, or U.K. will Be Immune?

Interviews 61

Interviews Conference Banking Video 61

MishTalk

AUGUST 5, 2013

Traditionally, these trucks would require four drivers to operate 24 hours a day. 2012-11-03: Capital Account. 2012-10-10: Capital Account. 2012-09-19: Capital Account. "QE 2012-07-24: Capital Account. 2012-07-11: Capital Account. 2012-07-11: Capital Account. 2012-04-15: Max Keiser.

Real Estate 77

Real Estate Financial Trends Case Interview 77

Harvard Business

JUNE 20, 2016

Within an enterprise, this means balancing the demands of current operations while laying the groundwork for future opportunities, as well as reviewing past activities and policies that may be holding back your organization. To lead (and to spin), you have to achieve and maintain balance. KGM responded by releasing the Keurig 2.0

Company 119

Company Engineering Operations Development 119

Harvard Business

MAY 23, 2018

Recall that Nokia dominated the mobile and smartphone markets in 2007-2008 when Apple launched the iPhone and Google the Android operating system. The new rivals revolutionized customer expectations, causing Nokia’s Symbian operating system to become outdated. Practice #1: Increase trust by defining new conversational norms.

Strategy 73

Strategy Strategy Strategy& Analysis 73

Harmonious Workplaces

JANUARY 25, 2024

I read this book in 2004 or so during my MBA studies and picked it up again to refresh my knowledge of The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® (2012). The relationship between workers and their leaders can make or break the way organizations operate. These practices include: Model the Way  — Create standards and set the example.

McKinsey 98

McKinsey Sports Ethics Leadership 98

MishTalk

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Alcatel mainly builds and develops telecommunications networks and related equipment for network operators - such as Verizon or AT&T - and other enterprise customers. It is not the first job-cuts plan at Alcatel-Lucent: in 2012, it said it would axe 5,000 jobs and in 2007 it announced 12,500 job losses. Law of Career Security.

Company 67

Company Government Telecommunications Operations 67

MishTalk

JULY 31, 2013

This provision applies to debt forgiven in calendar years 2007 through 2012. Its safe to say this is not 2012. 2012-11-03: Capital Account. 2012-10-10: Capital Account. 2012-09-19: Capital Account. "QE 2012-07-24: Capital Account. 2012-07-11: Capital Account. 2012-07-11: Capital Account.

Real Estate 73

Real Estate Case Interview Financial Advertising 73

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Using our robust data archive system which captures electronic health record, medical and prescription claims, and other information, we create dashboard displays for use by leadership, operational teams, and clinicians to reveal population-level trends and identify patients and clinicians for targeted interventions.

System 126

System Healthcare Data Management 126

MishTalk

JULY 30, 2013

German retailers pointed to a reduction in their gross operating margins for the thirty-second consecutive month, with the rate of decline little changed since June. Latest data signalled a steep rate of input price inflation, although it was the second-slowest since September 2012. 2012-11-03: Capital Account. up from 55.3

Retail 68

Retail Sales Real Estate Financial 68

Harvard Business

MAY 25, 2017

Other firms have ventured down this path, including the conglomerate Wesfarmers , with its 200,000-plus staff, and the global hospital operator Ramsay Health Care. Should CEO performance be assessed only on “hard” measures? Should soft measures be part of a CEO’s scorecard?

Financial 119

Financial Banking Metrics Benchmarking 119

Harvard Business

APRIL 6, 2016

The latest nuclear reactor designs, promising higher safety, longer operating life, and lower operating costs, cost up to $25 billion after factoring in the huge budget overruns. The common idea behind these models is that the company does not have to be the (full) owner of the asset to be its (sole) operator.

Operations 70

Operations Examples Insurance Insurance 70