Epicflow

JANUARY 12, 2024

Check out our selection of events for project/resource managers, business leaders, and industry professionals, which will provide you with valuable insights into recent trends and challenges, networking opportunities, and contribute to your professional development.

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Epicflow

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

By providing real-time insights and streamlining complex workflows, project portfolio management tools empower organizations to handle diverse initiatives with precision and agility. It prevents overloading or underutilizing team members, increasing productivity and employee satisfaction.

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Epicflow

JANUARY 30, 2025

Support and training providing tools, templates, and training to project teams to enhance their productivity and adherence to standards. Improved Resource Allocation Efficient resource allocation is crucial for optimizing productivity and avoiding burnout. Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid).

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Clarity Consultants

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Companies rely on Learning & Development (L&D) programs – especially eLearning – to stay competitive as industries change. L&D programs help organizations keep up with industry trends, adopt new technologies, and respond to changing market demands.

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Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 12, 2019

I spoke at Agile 2019 last week. The heart-rending realization is our industry is in big, big trouble. Here are my thoughts and where I think the “agile” industry is headed. “Agile” is a silver bullet and will fix everything—as long as the teams do it. Do You Need an Agile Approach?

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Epicflow

MAY 31, 2022

In today’s changing and uncertain world, aerospace engineering companies are seeking the ways to design and develop new products faster and with less cost. Combined with other Industry 4.0 As a result, it increases productivity, minimizes risks, improves product quality, and reduces production time. .

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Engineering Talent Data Productivity 49

Harvard Business

JUNE 13, 2018

By Ayman Sayed, President and Chief Product Officer, CA Technologies. You’ve probably already heard of the rise in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) across many industries and applications. But, what about the application of AI and ML to agile development, testing and even portfolio management?

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 5, 2024

In the competitive, fast-paced, and ever-evolving landscape of technology and business, the role of a product manager is pivotal. A great product manager is not just a project coordinator, they are visionaries, strategists, and leaders. As such, effective communication is the backbone of successful product management.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 21, 2024

I started this series by discussing why managers didn't perceive the value of agile coaches and Scrum Masters in Part 1, resulting in layoffs.) Then, in Part 2 , I asked those unemployed agilists to review their functional skills, the skills people need to do a product development job well. Especially, Agile is Not a Silver Bullet.

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Harvard Business

JULY 1, 2016

At a time when digital technology is transforming one industry after another, large companies tend to view innovation and disruption as the result of breakthrough discoveries or technological wonders. That’s our product, and that’s our passion. Your data isn’t even in the picture. The importance of scalability.

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Productivity Engineering Accenture Banking 132

Clarity Consultants

JUNE 30, 2023

This is because they are better equipped to handle tasks, solve problems, and deliver high-quality work–all of which impact organizational productivity. The more self-assured they feel, the more motivated they will be to work hard, which of course, also increases productivity. For some, this can mean hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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Harvard Business

APRIL 20, 2016

You hear a lot about “agile innovation” these days. Teams using agile methods get things done faster than teams using traditional processes. Agile has indisputably transformed software development, and many experts believe it is now poised to expand far beyond IT. They keep customers happier.

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Agile Methodologies Software Development 70

Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 19, 2019

I started this series asking where “Agile” was headed. (I I didn't like what I saw at the Agile 2019 conference.) This part is about what “Agile” or “agile” means. I understand that people want what they perceive as the value “Agile” will bring them. Why a Manifesto?

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Harvard Business

MAY 4, 2018

Called Agile, the process put customers at the center of product development, encouraged rapid prototyping, and dramatically increased corporate speed and agility. While Agile began as a product development innovation, it sparked a corporate strategy and process revolution. Maximize engineering productivity.

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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. Empowering employees and trusting them to deliver results can enhance productivity and morale. Building Trust: Trust is crucial in a remote work environment.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 19, 2017

If software has eaten the world, then agile has eaten the software world. And there is no shortage of information and advice on how agile should be implemented in your tech organization. For example, a Google search for “agile software development” returns over 14 million results. Related Video.

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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.

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Epicflow

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In a few words, the industry is going to evolve in three major areas: implementing recent technological advancements (Industry 4.0), finding ways to address post-pandemic challenges, and meeting sustainability requirements. Let’s take a closer look at these and other manufacturing trends that are going to impact the industry in 2024.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 14, 2024

And even if you can find an agile coaching or Scrum Master job, the pay is so terrible, you don’t want to take it. That’s because these managers think agile coaching and Scrum Mastering is a staff job, not a line job. At what level do you understand the products you’ve worked on? Industry expertise.

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Agile How To Metrics Productivity 100

QEmploy

MAY 9, 2019

This article will look into the consulting industries current pitfalls and future in terms of transparency and digitalization. A Brief on the Growth of the Global Consulting Industry. Year after year, the global consulting industry has faced signs of growth. Also read: The Growth of the Consulting Industry in the Nordics.

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Industry Consulting Case Interview Recruitment 69

Epicflow

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Read the article to gain insight into the specifics of manufacturing project management and learn useful recommendations on the effective orchestration of projects in the industry. Increased use of technologies and related risks Industry 4.0 Increased use of technologies and related risks Industry 4.0

Management 130

Management Strategy& Strategy Strategy 130

Tom Spencer

JUNE 9, 2023

These systems can suggest relevant products that customers are likely to enjoy. For example, Alibaba, a leading Chinese e-commerce company, could conduct sentiment analysis of customer reviews of individual products and services, and use these insights to modify existing products and develop new ones.

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Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Just the announcement that Jeff Bezos, Warren Buffett, and Jaime Dimon will be entering the health care space has sent shock waves for industry incumbents such as CVS, Cigna, and UnitedHealth. It also puts a fundamental question back on the agendas of CEOs in other industries: Will software eat the world, as Marc Andreessen famously quipped?

Industry 71

Industry Software Engineering Efficiency 71

Johanna Rothman

JANUARY 6, 2023

” These people claim there is no need for either role in an effective team, especially an agile team because the team can manage its own deliverables. While some agile teams can manage their own deliverables, that's not the only role for a project or program manager. Clarify the Product and Team Objectives. I'm not alone.

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Management Agile How To Productivity 109

Johanna Rothman

OCTOBER 3, 2018

This series is about how you might move to a product-based organization. Part 1 was about how when we organize by function, the recognition and rewards might prevent a successful agile transformation. Part 2 was about one possibility for moving to a product-based organization. Product managers manage the product roadmaps.

Productivity 64

Productivity Agile Efficiency Management 64

Clarity Consultants

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

By embedding learning into the organization’s fabric, companies can remain competitive and agile in the face of change. Enhancing Employee Skills : Through targeted training programs, employees can develop new competencies that significantly enhance their performance and productivity.

Development 147

Development Training Training Agile 147

Johanna Rothman

MARCH 18, 2024

That part discusses why managers see agile coaches and Scrum Masters as staff positions, not line jobs. I assume you have some sort of functional product development expertise. If not, why are you in technical product development? This post is about your deep domain expertise, first in product, then in agility.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 2, 2017

For example, the oil industry depended on having the most plentiful reserves. We calculate this technological transformation of the supply of resources could unlock as much as $400 billion in productivity cost savings for producers in 2035. Then there are mining-specific technologies that could enhance productivity.

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Resources Industry Energy Efficiency 71

Harvard Business

AUGUST 3, 2017

At a high level, a competency center is a collection of domain experts who are given a goal to improve agility, foster innovation, establish best practices, provide training (and mentoring), and be a communications engine. Then ask them to create a personal development plan. Build certification into your training.

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 2, 2017

Given the pace at which digital innovation is disrupting industries globally, it’s not surprising that most CEOs feel pressure to find and deploy the right technology as fast as their budgets will allow. Consider how General Electric arrived at the decision to develop and launch its Predix cloud-based industrial operation system.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Killing products isn’t easy. Engineers and managers toil for months, often years, to conceive, develop, and launch new products. In our five-year study of global handset makers , we found that most firms pull products when they turn out to be obvious disasters such as the Note 7. Know the big picture.

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Productivity Resources Research Management 70

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

During the past five years, industrial use of artificial intelligence (AI) has risen exponentially across industries. At the same time, front-runners across industries are partnering with technology companies to identify game-changing business solutions that can be achieved through AI.

Insurance 71

Insurance Insurance Industry Turnaround 71

Tom Spencer

APRIL 6, 2019

The words “big data” have become a “buzzword” in the business industry. It is a concept that revolutionised old-school industries, gave birth to a new industry, and made improvements to businesses regardless of their size. Tailoring products to individual needs: Big data allows an organisation to narrowly segment customers.

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Data Consulting Agile Industry 106

Johanna Rothman

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

For years, managers have been trying to find ways to make software product development faster and easier. As an industry, we've tried tons of things. “Agile” as a way to do much more work in much less time. (NO! AI to take the place of humans in product development. It doesn't work that way!!)

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Agile Tools Productivity Development 83

Comatch

JANUARY 30, 2023

1) Secure technical skills and knowledge about industry trends Every year, hundreds of new cutting-edge innovations enter the market. To cultivate these skills, you should dedicate at least an hour per week to building your industry knowledge. Agility is therefore a core skill that you should work on.

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Consulting Agile Trends Industry 98

Harvard Business

MARCH 1, 2018

In November, United States’ crude oil production exceeded 10 million barrels per day for the first time since 1970, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). How did we get here, and what does it mean for the industry? oil production, up from a mere 10% just seven years ago in 2011.

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Cash Flow Transportation Energy Balance Sheet 128

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Few industries are being disrupted as drastically as the retail industry. The retailers left standing are those that figure out how to treat disruption as business-as-usual in an industry accustomed to slow, strategic planning. Danita Delimont/Getty Images.

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