Tom Spencer

APRIL 11, 2025

It requires collaboration, agility, and a deep understanding of the customer. Engineers approach problems from a technical standpoint, designers focus on user experience and aesthetics, marketers bring insights on customer behavior and trends, and product managers provide a strategic, big-picture view.

Engineering 88

Engineering Productivity Development Efficiency 88

Comatch

JANUARY 30, 2023

For consultants, now is the perfect time to take the plunge into tech. If you’re a consultant that wants to get started on projects in the digital landscape, here are the five capabilities you should have under your belt. Podcasts are another easy way to access information about the latest trends from industry experts.

Consulting 98

Consulting Agile Trends Industry 98

Tom Spencer

APRIL 6, 2019

“Data scientists, fast computers, and advanced software are replacing traditional decision-making processes and disrupting tried-and trusted traditional consulting methodologies, with Big Data being one of the main forces of disruption” ( Tras, 2015 ). So, how does big data create value for consulting firms?

Data 106

Data Consulting Agile Industry 106

Johanna Rothman

JUNE 2, 2021

” When Susan, the agile project manager, started the next day, she took a picture of the paper. This organization wanted what agile approaches offered. ” (We discussed the fact I don't fix people and agreed on a consulting engagement.). After a month, the team had dissatisfaction trends.

Trends 75

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Tom Spencer

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Software consultants set up customized software solutions tailored to the needs of individual businesses. Software consultants provide the technical ‘know how’ that allows this happen, and ensures that software functions reliably and in a user friendly way. Software is key to the efficiency of organizations in almost every industry.

Software 88

Software Consulting Accenture Agile 88

SkillQuo

MAY 1, 2018

Consumers expect convenience, agility, and customization in all things. It speaks to the trend of platforms replacing pipelines. Specifically, this trend is reshaping, more specifically adding agility, to the landscape of management consulting.

Consulting 65

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

As a result, companies are turning to consulting firms for assistance on how to rethink and restructure their organisation and workforce. When we speak of consulting, we are speaking of an industry that has grown significantly over the years and impacted how companies in many industries operate and deliver services to customers.

Consulting 88

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Tom Spencer

MAY 31, 2024

In recent years, the consulting industry has witnessed a significant shift, with boutique consulting firms emerging as competition against their larger counterparts. In this article, we’ll explore the reasons behind the growth of boutique consulting firms, and what this means for businesses seeking consulting services.

Agile 88

Agile Advertising Travel Consulting 88

Epicflow

JANUARY 12, 2024

In the present-day dynamic business environment, you should stay on top of all recent trends and be ready to implement innovations in your work. is the largest Agile conference in Central Europe. The event will also include Agile Coaching Corner, Product & Design Cafe, open space sessions, networking opportunities, and more.

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Harvard Business

MAY 16, 2017

To prepare for and prevent the cyberattacks of the future, firms need to balance technological deterrents and tripwires with agile, human-centered defenses. Instead of “risk management,” we propose thinking of it as “risk agility.” When we say all employees have to be risk agile, we mean all.

Training 133

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Johanna Rothman

MAY 24, 2021

I like agile approaches because I can separate lots of deliverables into small, coherent pieces. Same with workshops or consulting. Now, as I challenge myself with more writing and consulting, I have fun as I learn how to explain and support my readers and clients. In fact, agile approaches make this kind of culture possible.

Leadership 134

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The Source

JANUARY 8, 2021

Crises have, historically, often led to seismic shifts in the competitive landscape of consulting. As we hurtle towards the one-year anniversary of the beginning of the pandemic, it’s worth stepping back and taking stock of how, exactly, this particular crisis has changed the rules of the game for consulting firms.

Trends 105

Trends Consulting Agile 105

Tom Spencer

JANUARY 7, 2022

Resilience’, ‘agility’ and ‘holistic thinking’ are all features of effective business management that have gained widespread consensus approval, but the meaning behind these catchphrases often becomes blurred by the hype. Nevertheless, a case study of the IT consulting segment can readily showcase the real-life application of soft skills.

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Consulting Transportation Case Studies Case Study 68

QEmploy

MAY 9, 2019

This article will look into the consulting industries current pitfalls and future in terms of transparency and digitalization. Interviews have been conducted with clients and consultants in order to give a realistic and broad outlook. Secondly, our established and experienced freelance consultant, who prefers to be kept anonymous.

Industry 69

Industry Consulting Case Interview Recruitment 69

Johanna Rothman

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

” is one of the questions I see when I work with people going through an agile transformation. I like to see the questions reflect the why for your organization’s agile transformation. Lead time trends). A simplistic qualitative measure of organizational agility). “What should I measure???”

Agile 44

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Chad Barr

APRIL 23, 2025

Here’s the prompt I used—feel free to borrow it and adjust as needed: “Act as a world-class marketing strategist and behavioral psychologist for entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, and thought leaders. ” And ChatGPT delivered—brilliantly.

ROI 52

ROI Tools Marketing Industry 52

Clarity Consultants

MAY 10, 2023

Additionally, the ability to account for emerging trends, innovative technologies, and shifting learner sentiment is essential for the program’s ongoing success. In turn, the approach remains agile long-term, ensuring it meets your organization’s needs today and tomorrow. Less rigidity makes updates easier to incorporate.

Strategy& 113

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QEmploy

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Freelance Consultants bring value to your company in 2019. In the last 5 years, everyone has been talking about the “Sharing Economy, Gig Economy and Freelance Consultants”.The In the last 5 years, everyone has been talking about the “Sharing Economy, Gig Economy and Freelance Consultants”.The 5 Reasons (G?i?g? Gig Economy.

Company 11

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Harvard Business

JULY 24, 2018

But as we have observed in our research, consulting work, and partnerships with dozens of Fortune 500 companies and top professional services firms, the transition to new and different ways of managing talent is often filled with challenges and unexpected hurdles. Insight Center. Adopting AI. Sponsored by SAS.

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The Source

JANUARY 15, 2021

The events of 2020 have undoubtedly shaken things up in the world of consulting firm content production. From our unique position looking across the whole thought leadership landscape, we believe there are some key trends that will help to shape 2021. Here are our top three: A more agile mindset. A more collaborative approach.

Leadership 59

Leadership Turnaround Agile Trends 59

Tom Spencer

APRIL 5, 2024

A great product manager is akin to a detective, tirelessly gathering information to decode customer needs and market trends. Adopt an Agile Mindset The ability to embrace an agile mindset is a hallmark of great product managers. Each group of customers will have a job that they need done.

Productivity 78

Productivity Management Strategy& Strategy 78

Johanna Rothman

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Here are some examples of data that's cheap to collect, and just about useless: Anything at a single point in time, not a trend. However, the value is in the trends. (If Anything by person, either a point in time or as a trend. In Capitalizing Software During an Agile Transformation , I explained the desire for capitalization.

Data 81

Data Agile Software Trends 81

Makarios Consulting

AUGUST 3, 2022

If your data suggests that things are slowing down, acknowledge the trend and carefully consider what action you may need to take. If that is the case, carefully study the data you have with regard to the buying trends of your target customer set. Are those buying trends changing? Is purchasing activity decelerating?

B2B 76

B2B B2C Trends Agile 76

Tom Spencer

JUNE 21, 2021

Recently, I came across the book “ The Pyramid Principle ” by Barbara Minto, which gives an in-depth view on a framework that McKinsey consultants use to deliver effective writing. A = “We need to build a more robust M&A pipeline that evaluates potential targets and moves to the execution phase with more agility.

McKinsey 88

McKinsey Construction Trends Industry 88

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 18, 2016

While nimble startups chasing the next trend are exciting, the truth is that companies rarely succeed by adapting to market events. That can’t be done through agility alone, but takes years of preparation to achieve. One company that’s become famous for its agility is Google. Agility is overrated.

Company 70

Company Agile Research Journal 70

Tom Spencer

AUGUST 18, 2023

Organizations can also adopt agile governance practices that allow for iterative decision-making and faster adaptation to the changing business landscape. Agile methodologies empower teams to make decisions so that they can embrace flexibility, take calculated risks, and experiment with new approaches.

Government 78

Government Agile Data Culture 78

Comatch

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

More than ever, organizations are using independent experts and freelance management consultants to address critical challenges. In a recent webinar, I addressed some of the typical issues that arise when working with a freelance management consultant. Trends in an Evolving Business Landscape. Here are the key insights. .

Consulting 52

Consulting Management How To Benchmarking 52

Makarios Consulting

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Developing a scorecard of five to fifteen metrics to monitor business performance (weekly metrics are optimal) lets you see trends as they emerge so you can quickly address negative trends and take advantage of positive ones. Put simply, data visibility enables business agility. That is not a problem.

Metrics 52

Metrics Agile Leadership Trends 52

Epicflow

MAY 4, 2023

Some companies can be tempted to apply Agile methodology because of its flexibility; but without proper planning, it won’t become a silver bullet ensuring the successful completion of an R&D project. Applying a phase-gate process can help you address this issue.

Research 130

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Comatch

JANUARY 25, 2023

In a setting like this, it’s crucial to keep a pulse on digital trends and prepare for transformation. This is why companies are increasingly turning to digital consultants and interim experts to fill these skill gaps. This iterative approach enhances project agility and significantly reduces the chances of project failure.

How To 52

How To Agile ROI Tools 52

Harvard Business

JULY 19, 2017

Zurich Insurance Group Takes Its IT Infrastructure to the Agile Cloud. 6 Digital Trends Are Poised to Transform How We Work. Read more from DXC Technology: Embracing Digital Change Requires a Clear Strategic Focus. How to Become a Digital Enterprise. Advanced Analytics Are Crucial to Digital Transformation.

Industry 72

Industry Enterprise Boston Consulting Group Benchmarking 72

Makarios Consulting

AUGUST 3, 2022

If your data suggests that things are slowing down, acknowledge the trend and carefully consider what action you may need to take. If that is the case, carefully study the data you have with regard to the buying trends of your target customer set. Are those buying trends changing? Is purchasing activity decelerating?

B2B 52

B2B B2C Trends Agile 52

Harvard Business

AUGUST 3, 2018

My own experience as a consultant, supported by recent research , indicates a different view: firms that hire an army of data scientists do not always generate better bottom-line value. This implies that companies with more data scientists have a better chance of generating business impact. Data access is key, but it’s not enough.

Healthcare 70

Healthcare Data Tools Company 70

Johanna Rothman

DECEMBER 6, 2023

See Why Shared Services “Teams” Don’t Work with Agility and Unearthing Your Project's Delays.) Cycle time: the time to release value, at minimum internally, as a trend. If you're part of a team, read Create Your Successful Agile Project or the Project Lifecycles book. But, shared services create delays and costs.

Metrics 63

Metrics How To Efficiency Resources 63

Eupnea Management Consulting

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

Social norms and trends undoubtedly have greatly reinforced the pace of Digital innovation, with change to the business world as a result of Digital adoption being of remarkable magnitude as seen across most businesses and industries, and the ecosystems and economies that they fall within.

Telecommunications 52

Telecommunications Industry Trends Development 52

Progressus

OCTOBER 25, 2023

As an example, just look at legacy consulting. Digital agility. Technology enables greater agility. While these changes might seem like a lot to take on at once, they represent a path toward agility, adaptability, and long-term resilience. Deloitte’s 2022 Tech Trends came to that same conclusion.

Data 52

Data Agile Tools Talent 52

Epicflow

OCTOBER 16, 2023

“I remember being invited by the Olympic Committee of a country to consult on their planning for the Games. The incorporation of historical data ensures that future strategies are well-rounded, combining past performance trends and adaptive responses to uncertainties.

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