Harvard Business

JULY 6, 2023

Organizational innovation is fueled through effective and agile creation, management, application, recombination, and deployment of knowledge assets and know-how. As such, a company’s comprehensive knowledge is often unaccounted for and difficult to organize and deploy where needed in an effective or efficient way.

Training 188

Training Training Data Agile 188

Effective Managers

JUNE 19, 2024

This transformation involves not only adjusting to new realities like remote work and digital transformation but also developing key traits such as agility and empathy. Data-Driven Decisions: Utilizing data analytics to inform decision-making processes is crucial.

Leadership 218

Leadership Agile Operations Data 218

Johanna Rothman

APRIL 14, 2021

One of my clients wants to use shared services “teams” as they start their agile transformation. That's because the managers think resource efficiency works. They don't realize how much more effective flow efficiency is.). Agile approaches break the idea of a “shared service” model of people.

Agile 119

Agile Efficiency Productivity Development 119

Harvard Business

MAY 15, 2018

Increasing volatility, uncertainty, growing complexity, and ambiguous information (VUCA) has created a business environment in which agile collaboration is more critical than ever. Intuitively, we know that the collaborative intensity of work has skyrocketed, and that collaborations are central to agility. This story is not unique.

Agile 136

Agile How To Efficiency Groups 136

Johanna Rothman

APRIL 14, 2020

Flow efficiency at all levels. Let me address a little about business agility and innovation. Business agility allows us to create a culture where we plan to change. Too many people think business agility is about the ability to do more of the same, faster. That means we look for data that informs our next steps.

Agile 83

Agile Efficiency Culture Resources 83

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 ). The words “big data” have become a “buzzword” in the business industry.

Data 106

Data Consulting Agile Industry 106

Johanna Rothman

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Are you trying to make an agile framework or approach work? Maybe you've received a mandate to “go agile.” Or, maybe you're trying to fit an agile framework into your current processes—and you've got a mess. I've seen plenty of problems when people try to adopt “agile” wholesale. Yes, cancel.

Agile 111

Agile Software Construction Analysis 111

Epicflow

JUNE 8, 2022

Agile has become the most popular methodology in recent years and has proven its efficiency for millions of companies already so nobody has any doubts about it today. The most popular and widely used Agile methodology is Scrum. Read further to learn the details. The Role of Sprints in Project Management .

Agile 130

Agile Resources Management Methodologies 130

Clarity Consultants

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The combination of these strategies led to significant improvements in employee performance and operational efficiency, as the training was both targeted and highly engaging. The combined approach led to a significant reduction in the training time required for new hires, thereby enhancing the agility and proficiency of the workforce.

Training 130

Training Training Case Studies Case Study 130

Harvard Business

AUGUST 8, 2024

Blue Cross, Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) has gone on a journey from being the least efficient user of technology in the Blue Cross system to the most efficient as measured on a technology cost per employee basis. Interviews with the BCBSM management team identified seven principles that guided their actions.

Healthcare 148

Healthcare Agile Efficiency Interviews 148

Effective Managers

JUNE 19, 2024

This transformation involves not only adjusting to new realities like remote work and digital transformation but also developing key traits such as agility and empathy. Data-Driven Decisions: Utilizing data analytics to inform decision-making processes is crucial.

Leadership 130

Leadership Agile Operations Data 130

Clarity Consultants

JANUARY 22, 2024

Additionally, generative AI models are developed using various data resources; not all that information is factual or reliable. AI typically analyzes large quantities of data in incredibly short timeframes, creating a pathway toward greater agility when designing L&D programs.

Tools 297

Tools Consulting Course Company 297

Epicflow

JUNE 17, 2022

Efficient product portfolio management allows a company to be agile and respond to arising market demands. All team members must have access to historical and real-time data to be able to timely react to transformations. Uncertainty poses another threat to efficient product portfolio management. .

Productivity 245

Productivity Management Resources Software 245

Effective Managers

JUNE 17, 2024

The Rise of Digital Technologies The onset of digital technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), big data analytics, and cloud computing has drastically changed how businesses operate. Data-Driven Decision Making In the digital era, management consulting has become more data-driven.

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Consulting Management Ethics Agile 130

Effective Managers

JUNE 17, 2024

The Rise of Digital Technologies The onset of digital technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), big data analytics, and cloud computing has drastically changed how businesses operate. Data-Driven Decision Making In the digital era, management consulting has become more data-driven.

Consulting 130

Consulting Management Ethics Agile 130

Johanna Rothman

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Collecting data isn't free. There's a cost to every piece of data. How do we balance the cost and value of data? And, in general , the easier the data is to collect, the less value there is in the data. Examples of Useless and Cheap Data to Collect. I was working in resource efficiency. Often, no.

Data 81

Data Agile Software Trends 81

Tom Spencer

JUNE 9, 2023

Moreover, sentiment analysis techniques can provide businesses with valuable insights based on customer feedback, enabling them to make data-driven improvements. More Efficient Operations AI enables businesses to automate repetitive and time-consuming tasks, freeing up human resources to focus on more complex and strategic activities.

Data 147

Data Operations Efficiency System 147

Epicflow

MAY 31, 2022

Digital thread refers to the sharing of product lifecycle data up and down the extended supply chain via a communication framework. It’s important for aerospace engineering, as it can introduce agile engineering to a company. Challenge 4: Data security . Digital thread. Internet of Things . Possible solution .

Engineering 49

Engineering Talent Data Productivity 49

Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 21, 2019

I started asking if you actually need an agile approach in Part 1 and noted the 4 big problems I see. Part 2 was why we need managers in an agile transformation. Part 4 was about how “Agile” is meaningless and “agile” is an adjective that needs to be applied to something. That would be resilient.

Agile 65

Agile Culture Efficiency Guidelines 65

Harvard Business

AUGUST 25, 2016

On the one hand, they desperately seek greater agility; on the other, they genuinely want to include all the right stakeholders in their processes. Customers and clients demand greater agility, and employees and partners expect greater empowerment. But effective agility frequently demands inclusive stakeholder involvement.

Data 70

Data Agile Enterprise Government 70

Johanna Rothman

MARCH 8, 2022

In Agile and Lean Program Management , I suggested two other views of large products. However, neither of those images show how I often see data. The third image, Architecture of a Large Program has my drawing of products I've seen with data stores. Architecture of a Large Program with Data. InterRelated Program Product.

Productivity 116

Productivity Agile Efficiency Data 116

Johanna Rothman

JUNE 4, 2024

And given the plethora of “agile” coaches, too many managers have relinquished their coaching roles to these (supposed) agilists. What if it's most efficient to do the work for a person or a team? Second, the data changes every day. Individual efficiency is a red herring. I feel another blog post coming on.)

Efficiency 63

Efficiency Management How To Metrics 63

Epicflow

JUNE 10, 2024

In addition, their focus on effective resource allocation, stakeholder engagement, and change management contributes to enhanced operational efficiency, increased agility, and improved project outcomes. What organizations require a CPO? One of a CPO’s tasks is to ensure optimal resource allocation across a company’s critical projects.

Resources 157

Resources Methodologies Efficiency Metrics 157

Epicflow

JANUARY 30, 2024

In a nutshell, AI automates repetitive tasks and makes predictions thereby increasing efficiency, streamlining the workflow, and improving decision-making. Forecasting and decision-making Thanks to predictive analytics, PM tools analyze historical data along with current project metrics to predict how the project environment will change.

Trends 130

Trends Management Emotional Intelligence Software 130

Epicflow

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Leveraging Cutting-Edge Technologies Under current conditions of economic turbulence, workforce shortage, and supply chain disruptions, manufacturing organizations should work towards increasing the efficiency of their operations, achieving business agility and resilience. Here are some of the examples. AdvancedTech. Industry 4.0.

Trends 130

Trends Talent Deloitte Efficiency 130

Strategic Planning and Management Insights

MARCH 6, 2023

However, without a data strategy , the likelihood of achieving successful outcomes is greatly diminished. In today's data-driven world, data is becoming increasingly important for organizations to gain a competitive advantage and make informed decisions. However, simply having a data strategy is not enough.

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Report Data Strategy Strategy& 98

Johanna Rothman

OCTOBER 20, 2020

I discussed the origins of the agile approaches in Part 5. In this post, I'll discuss how you can create an agile approach that fits your context. Why should you create your own agile approach? You deserve an agile approach that helps you achieve the business outcomes you need. What do you need? Start with the Team.

Agile 60

Agile Culture Productivity Development 60

Johanna Rothman

MARCH 29, 2022

Joanie received this data: Notice that the teams all have different start dates, durations, and predicted end dates. Let's walk through the data for Team 1. Their data is inconsistent with the other teams' data. I'm also a fan of working in flow efficiency , so the team can finish more features faster. And Team 5?

Development 121

Development Productivity How To Efficiency 121

Johanna Rothman

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

I wrote a series about that, starting with Agile Approaches Offer Strategic Advantage; Agile Tools are Tactics, Part 1.). Tools Offer Data, Not Problem-Solving. And the only data the tool offers is based on the data you give it. However, starting with a tool? I've never seen that work. (I These people are sharp.

Tools 110

Tools Agile Metrics Data 110

Epicflow

JUNE 16, 2022

ompanies that invest enough in digital talent have three times higher chances for efficient transformation. This component involves the uplift of an organization’s IT and mobile infrastructure, data lakes, and the cloud. Developing talent and skills . ?ompanies Digitizing operations. Digital marketing .

Tools 147

Tools Operations Efficiency Talent 147

Epicflow

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Successful project delivery is usually a result of efficient management of both workflow and resources. What do you need to know to manage project resources with maximum efficiency? What do you need to know to manage project resources with maximum efficiency? The results of efficient resource management are as follows: .

Resources 130

Resources Management Emotional Intelligence Trends 130

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

Indeed, our experience with senior teams corroborates these data. They are also agile in course-correcting when the needs of the business change, and are more easily prepared to shift organizational resources to ensure that the strategy is executed. This is an area where the data present a more complex picture.

Strategy 134

Strategy Strategy& Strategy Enterprise 134

Johanna Rothman

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

” is one of the questions I see when I work with people going through an agile transformation. Traditional measurements focus on resource efficiency instead of flow efficiency.) Resource efficiency measures don’t measure what the organization delivers or what prevents the organization from delivering.

Agile 44

Agile Efficiency System Culture 44

Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 12, 2021

Now, these same managers want business agility. The more we remove, the more agility or improvement we might see. As the teams used agile approaches, they requested more and more frequent deployments. A lot of the friction we see is anti-agility. We have data that says performance reviews don't work.

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Policies Leadership Guidelines Agile 131

Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Along the way, there’s been plenty of literature and executive hand-wringing over hiring and deploying ever-scarce data scientists to make this happen. Translators are neither data architects nor data engineers. Step 2: Collecting and preparing data. Why are translators so important? reducing product delivery time).

Data 71

Data Engineering Agile McKinsey 71

Johanna Rothman

MARCH 12, 2021

You want business agility. The people and teams continue to experiment with agile behaviors. Every team's agile journey is unique. So is each manager's agile journey. If some people aren't sure, they might not be as far along in their agile journey. The teams have worked hard to change how they work. Educate them.

Agile 52

Agile Cash Flow Education Management 52

Epicflow

JANUARY 31, 2023

His ideas regarding remote work difficulties and how to handle them are based on his research of Agile software development, human resources, supply chain management, cognitive psychology, organizational behavior, and labor economics.

Management 29

Management Handbook Case Studies Case Study 29