Harvard Business

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The most effective companies we interviewed use process mining to generate operational insights at scale, identify process inefficiencies, define targeted actions, and measure process improvements — all of which lead to value realization. It is often a major cultural change to fully embrace this level of process management.

Operations 251

Operations Process Improvement Efficiency Interviews 251

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Operations have always been foundational to competitive advantage, but the nature of this relationship is shifting: Historically, the strategic goal of operations was to achieve scale in order to create a sustainable efficiency advantage.

Operations 252

Operations Efficiency Strategy Strategy& 252

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Companies operating in Latin America and the Caribbean are facing a dynamic and increasingly complex political landscape. Instead, they need better strategies to manage risk. They can no longer rely on alliances with national government leaders in power or costly arbitration when things go awry.

Operations 204

Operations Government Media Strategy 204

Epicflow

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Therefore, a proactive approach to effective risk management is critical. Read the article to explore typical difficulties impacting manufacturing projects and learn the strategies to manage risks in manufacturing projects most effectively. So, let’s now review the significance of proper risk management in more detail.

Management 147

Management Resources Software Productivity 147

Harvard Business

JANUARY 9, 2025

In 2021, researchers at MIT and McKinsey teamed up to ask more than 100 companies how they were using AI in their operations and to learn what separated the highest-performing companies from the rest. They conducted a similar survey in 2023 to see what had changed.

Company 243

Company McKinsey Survey Operations 243

Epicflow

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Read the article to learn about top capacity planning tools applicable to manufacturing projects and learn how to select the most suitable one. Let’s take a quick look at the other benefits of adopting these solutions in manufacturing project management. This is where powerful capacity planning software can make a difference.

Tools 240

Tools Software Resources Healthcare 240

Harvard Business

JANUARY 8, 2025

The challenges include: operational issues, offering customers a good experience, and shifting from an internal focus towards managing an external network of sellers. The benefits include: expanding the product range, boosting customer engagement, monetizing existing assets, and collecting valuable data.

Retail 230

Retail Operations Data Productivity 230

Harvard Business

JANUARY 18, 2022

It can help with patient flow, staffing, scheduling, and supply-chain management.

Operations 247

Operations Management Information Technology Information Technology 247

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Platform managers and policymakers should recognize the impact of extreme weather on gig economy and take preventive measures to meet user needs during heat waves, balancing operational efficiency with the health of the gig workers.

Meeting 191

Meeting Efficiency Operations Research 191

Epicflow

JUNE 10, 2022

So, the importance of risk management cannot be overestimated – it’s better to stay ahead of all possible threats to your project. . What are the most typical risks associated with aerospace engineering projects, and how to manage them effectively? Let’s figure it out in the article. . Project management risks.

Engineering 246

Engineering Management How To Risk Analysis 246

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 27, 2023

There are unprecedented opportunities at the intersection of AI, project management, and sustainability. It is essential for project managers to learn to implement “green algorithms,” specialized AI constructs designed to both enhance operational efficiency and prioritize sustainability.

Management 250

Management Construction Efficiency Operations 250

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The loneliness experienced by CEOs stems not from a lack of social connections but from the heavy burden of leadership and decision-making especially during crises, when they look to their board, senior executives, or operational managers to steady the ship but feel they arent up to the task or are divided.

Survey 216

Survey Interviews Operations Leadership 216

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In this article, I’ll explain how you can keep your team’s efforts aligned with the genuine needs of your audience. As a leader, how can you recognize scope creep and realign your team? Shift the focus from “what” you’re building (the deliverables) to “why” you’re building it (the outcomes).

Management 254

Management Productivity Development Operations 254

Successful Independent Consulting

OCTOBER 27, 2023

This article explains how to determine your “base rate”, and the external factors that will impact your pricing. Links to articles on how to raise your rate or switch to a fixed fee are at the end of this one.) Do an internet search such as “typical hourly rate for change management consultant in [your location].”

Consulting 393

Consulting Intellectual Property Deloitte Benchmarking 393

Epicflow

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The State of Project Management 2018 survey by Wellingtone reveals a harsh truth — dissatisfaction with the current level of project management maturity in organizations all over the world is higher than a year ago. To improve their project management practices, C-levels at HHI developed a sustainable management policy.

Management 222

Management Cash Flow Industry Real Estate 222

Harvard Business

JUNE 17, 2024

Major retailers are today, most notably Amazon, are creating and operating their own advertising platforms — and they’re making millions doing it. McKinsey estimates that by 2026, retail media will add $1.3 trillion to enterprise values in the U.S. alone, with profit margins between 50% and 70%.

Retail 244

Retail Advertising McKinsey Enterprise 244

Successful Independent Consulting

JANUARY 28, 2025

[Note : Most people would break this into a few different articles but I want you to have all the info in one place. For example, if you do change management work on big system implementations, you may lose $50,000 or more. SolomonEdwards : Provides financial, operational, and technology consulting.

Cash Flow 195

Cash Flow Consulting Intellectual Property Resumes 195

Harvard Business

MAY 14, 2024

Leaders who are exploring how AI might fit into their business operations must not only navigate a vast and ever-changing landscape of tools, but they must also facilitate a significant cultural shift within their organizations. But research shows that leaders do not fully understand their employees’ use of, and readiness for, AI.

Research 252

Research Company Culture Tools 252

Epicflow

JUNE 21, 2023

Among other things, this can be achieved by improving a company’s operational efficiency. How is it possible to increase operational efficiency in project-based organizations? Let’s figure these issues out in the article. What Is Operational Efficiency and Why Improve It? everything that can be automated should be.

Efficiency 130

Efficiency Operations How To Resources 130

Harvard Business

JANUARY 12, 2024

The immediacy of day-to-day operations can lead to a strategic process that is more about ticking boxes and filling templates, which often end up languishing, unopened, in an inbox. This article aims to define strategic foresight for leaders, advocating for its integration as a core competency in every organization, regardless of size.

Operations 253

Operations Strategy Strategy& Strategy 253

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Operations managers have been using randomized decision-making since World War II (randomized search was used to locate enemy submarines in the open ocean), but it has not yet been seriously applied to strategic decision-making, which remains focused on hypothesis formulation and testing.

Conference 247

Conference Operations Strategy Strategy& 247

Epicflow

AUGUST 3, 2022

For this purpose, a great number of organizations started to set up a project management office (PMO) – according to the 2021 report on the state of project management [1], 82% of organizations reported to have one. . Does every company need a project management office? What are the functions of a project management office?

Management 228

Management Methodologies Resources Efficiency 228

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

That’s why SMEs can benefit from taking three actions: designing controls proportionate to the risks at stake, analyzing the lessons from success (not only from failures), and using risk management to boost and protect business performance.

Company 253

Company Management Resources Operations 253

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Cross-training employees on a variety of tasks can be a powerful tool for improving operations, as well as for attracting and retaining workers. This article shows how several small food companies were able to use cross-training to improve service and job quality. It also enables more stable schedules.

Training 247

Training Training Industry Operations 247

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

It is an opportune time for SME manufacturers to upgrade their operations by investing in new software and manufacturing innovations. This article describes six steps that SMEs can take to adopt these technologies.

Software 245

Software Operations Productivity Information Technology 245

Harvard Business

AUGUST 14, 2024

In this article, Bain & Co partner Michael Mankins summarizes Bain research findings that show what actions make the difference between success and failure in setting and achieving transformation targets.

Bain 252

Bain How To Operations Research 252

Harvard Business

MARCH 11, 2024

Many people operate from the belief that there’s too much to do and they can’t afford to pause during their workday. In this article, the author outlines eight strategies to try to build more breaks into your day. But taking effective breaks is essential to preventing burnout.

Operations 254

Operations Strategy Strategy& Strategy 254

Clarity Consultants

MARCH 12, 2025

Maximizing ROI with custom eLearning solutions is what we’re looking into in this article. This article explores real-world success stories, key performance metrics, and actionable strategies to ensure your custom eLearning courses yield maximum returns. Clarity Consultants responded with a scalable workforce solution.

Case Studies 130

Case Studies Case Study ROI Metrics 130

Harvard Business

MARCH 27, 2024

In this article, the author explains how to shift from an operational to a contextual mindset so that you can better identify the hidden obstacles that may be thwarting your strategy’s implementation so you can address them before they take root.

Strategy 249

Strategy Strategy& Strategy Operations 249

Harvard Business

JANUARY 9, 2024

Alternatively, they may be removed from day-to-day operations and not realize the logistical or process-related difficulties of achieving it. In this article, the author outlines steps to try if your boss is expecting the seemingly impossible.

Operations 254

Operations Management 254

Tom Spencer

APRIL 12, 2024

Whether you are in consulting, strategy, operations, or product management, the ability to manage meetings effectively is a crucial skill that can significantly impact the success of your endeavors. This is especially relevant in product management, where decisions often involve cross-functional collaboration.

Meeting 143

Meeting Productivity Management How To 143

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

In supply-chain management, you get what you plan for.

Talent 222

Talent Management Recruiting Recruitment 222

Harvard Business

AUGUST 24, 2017

Google has opened its trove of management processes to one and all, for free. Management tools may not seem that different. Turns out a lot of its management tools focus on some pretty basic stuff, like how to run meetings, have conversations, and set goals. Why would Google release its management processes?

Management 195

Management Tools Video Study 195

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Researchers found that more often than not the answer is yes. Here’s why.

Operations 170

Operations Research Talent Strategy& 170

Harvard Business

APRIL 5, 2022

Lessons in enterprise AR’s potential from China Southern Airlines.

Airlines 174

Airlines Operations Enterprise Productivity 174

Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 25, 2024

This article examines how AI is affecting small businesses and discusses the hurdles that need to be overcome to fully embrace this transformative technology. This has the potential to lower operating expenses, boost sales volumes, and thereby increase overall profitability. However, adopting AI is not without its challenges.

Small Business 78

Small Business Data Efficiency Tools 78

Epicflow

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

This article is based on our webinar “ Project Management Disasters in Enterprises.” ” On LinkedIn, you can find numerous discussions about project management, project planning and scheduling techniques, portfolio management, and the like. So, what is portfolio management?

Resources 130

Resources Management Enterprise Operations 130