The Crazy Lives of Consultants

MAY 30, 2014

We’ve already established that airlines, hotels and the like really want people like me to expense our way through their wares. Most airlines allow ranking frequent fliers to upgrade using certificates (once literal “stickers”) to get out of the coach seat your company’s rules require. But I’m not going to backpedal.

Travel 71

Travel Hotels Airlines Enterprise 71

Management Consulted

APRIL 24, 2016

However, when the war was over, the abundance of used military planes inundated the commercial market and sent many aircraft producing companies into financial tailspins. By adding airmail planes to its fleet, in addition to servicing the rapidly expanding market for commercial airlines, Boeing saw sustained post-war success.

Culture 100

Culture Interviews Recruitment Recruiting 100

Harvard Business

JANUARY 19, 2018

American Airlines said it would pay $1,000 to all 127,600 of its people, and Wells Fargo raised its base wage from $13.50 A sound economy, a booming stock market, and huge business tax cuts, the story goes, have convinced CEOs of companies flush with cash to distribute some of it to front-line employees. to $15 per hour.

Company 73

Company Airlines Retail Financial 73

Management Consulted

OCTOBER 3, 2012

For instance, we examined predatory pricing in the airline industry and illegal product tying by Apple, Microsoft, and AT&T. market for latex condoms. Recently, Mayer Laboratories sued Church and Dwight, Trojan’s parent company, for illegally monopolizing the market. My group chose to examine the U.S.

Consulting 204

Consulting Case Interview Interviews Engineering 204

Harvard Business

MARCH 14, 2017

For example, Southwest Airlines focused on responsible consumption and on climate action; Johnson & Johnson/Janssen chose good health and partnerships for the goals; and MasterCard chose good jobs and economic growth, reduced inequalities, and partnerships. Some were more focused than others. of the time.

Development 133

Development Company Case Interview Study 133

Management Consulted

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

Actionable data helps a company resolve issues faster, especially in today’s market beaming with customers as connected as millennials are. It surely helps avoid cumbersome and complicated market research tools. This immediately creates room to enhance the customer experience. The goal for NPS is about the future.

Bain 100

Bain Survey Banking Metrics 100

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 4, 2017

And that’s not just social media accounts; it’s bank accounts, retailer gift card accounts with cash and credit cards attached, airline loyalty accounts with years of accumulated frequent flyer points, and other accounts with real value. This statistic is alarming, but in fact it significantly understates the scope of the threat.

Data 111

Data ROI System Education 111

Tom Spencer

MAY 15, 2014

BCG partners with clients from the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors in all regions to identify their highest-value opportunities, address their most critical challenges, and transform their enterprises. Kearney’s services include strategy, innovation, sales & marketing, operations, strategic IT, and procurement.

Oliver Wyman 76

Oliver Wyman Strategy& Strategy Strategy 76

Harvard Business

MAY 25, 2018

Mr. Rockefeller’s business strategy was to vertically integrate every aspect of the oil business (exploration, development, logistics, marketing) to assure an ongoing competitive advantage. Likewise, the airlines have demonstrated that well-constructed alliances can be a powerful way to build market position and capitalize on scale.

Insurance 73

Insurance Insurance Accenture Bain 73

Harvard Business

JULY 20, 2016

When Amazon decided to enter the Indian e-commerce market, it was clear from the outset that something would have to give. A decade into the new millennium, India, with its billion-plus people and largely untapped e-commerce market, beckoned. Amazon.com debuted as an online bookstore in 1994. and to other countries.

Retail 70

Retail Productivity Accenture Transportation 70

Harvard Business

APRIL 8, 2016

But as more electric cars enter the market (including more Tesla models) and there are more uses for rechargeable electric batteries, perhaps the battery will one day move up the scale to become more like a platform. market with the Corolla and the scooter, respectively. Insight Center. The Platform Economy. Sponsored by Accenture.

Productivity 70

Productivity Industry Marketing Accenture 70

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 13, 2017

From airlines to autos, and from TVs to taxis, individual entrepreneurs have upended one industry after another. When channeled successfully, these attributes represent the lifeblood of entrepreneurship and market disruption. They are persuaders and visionaries who perceive opportunities and seize them quickly.

Company 73

Company Change Management Construction Industry 73

Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

In emerging markets, billions of people have moved out of extreme poverty. This action will entail making unfamiliar and uncomfortable choices, including balancing short-term returns with supporting economic and societal progress to strengthen enterprises for the long term. “Strategies for Two-Sided Markets” 3.

Education 70

Education Enterprise Productivity Examples 70

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

As Carlos Tavares, chair of PSA Peugeot Citroën, explained to me, “Unit sales will remain important, but this shouldn’t be our driver… To be ready, we must experiment and learn as markets change.” They start in other markets, with other customers, or with stealth incursions into the edges of your market.

Metrics 70

Metrics Retail Sales Automotive 70

MishTalk

SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

SOEs are State Owned Enterprises. We now see the effects in steel and cement production, crashing commodity prices, capital flight, and a plunging stock market. China Announces SOE Shakeup As a proposed remedy to this mess, China Plans Shake-Up of State-Owned Enterprises to Boost Growth. What are SOEs? Who Benefited From Them?

Enterprise 28

Enterprise Guidelines Government Hotels 28

1 to 1

MARCH 2, 2023

This is a mistake,” said panelist Nick Cerise, chief marketing officer at TTEC. Tech spending grows, though more slowly More than half of global enterprises will increase contact center technology investments this year, said David Myron, principal analyst, contact center technologies, Omdia.

Enterprise 26

Enterprise Airlines Video Media 26

Tom Spencer

MARCH 24, 2018

A fine example of a company that passed through the five stages of decline to ultimately collapse was the one popularly known as “the king of good times” – Kingfisher Airlines. Kingfisher Airlines, once known for its best in class service, on board meals, and staff courtesy fell from grace due to excessive arrogance.

Airlines 101

Airlines Capgemini Industry Groups 101

Harvard Business

MAY 19, 2016

Back in the 1980s, a company could set itself apart through scale, being the largest company in a category provided leverage over costs, back office processes, distribution, and marketing effectiveness. It became easier and easier for small enterprises to gain customer reach and awareness (along with working capital).

Productivity 130

Productivity Company Enterprise Retail 130

Consultant Ninja

JUNE 13, 2009

My frustrations with my firm, with the projects that I feel are a waste of my clients money, with the exertions of effort for dead-end marketing or intellectual capital initiatives - Ive had to store them up inside me, where theyve burned me up and increased my bitterness. Ive had to filter what Ive wanted to write, with what I could write.

Consulting 100

Consulting Management Oliver Wyman Airlines 100

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 20, 2016

The UN also agreed to slash emissions from the airline industry. For some, it’s about the commercial opportunity to appeal to a new or growing market of rights-focused consumers. Norway banned deforestation and both Norway and Germany moved toward banning fossil-fuel-powered cars. Others want to attract and retain diverse talent.

Energy 70

Energy Chemicals Banking Financial 70