Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Companies can tread three paths: transactional (profit-focused), toxic (misaligned actions under a guise of societal benefit), or transcendent (true alignment of values and operations).

Strategy 254

Strategy Strategy Strategy& Operations 254

Management Consulted

JULY 2, 2013

Strategy consulting vs. financial advisory consulting – both are consulting. First, a 101 on strategy consulting for you newbies to the site – having an insider view into the strategy and operations of a company requires that you quickly become an expert on day-to-day activities in light of the overall company vision.

Financial 252

Financial Consulting Strategy Strategy 252

Harvard Business

MARCH 1, 2024

Companies that integrate the cost of capital into their strategy and planning reap real benefits. To do that, executives need to rediscover the concept of economic profit (EP) — that is, revenue minus not just operating and administrative costs, but also the cost of the capital needed to produce that revenue.

Strategy 253

Strategy Strategy& Strategy Operations 253

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 235

Survey Interviews Operations Leadership 235

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.) Reassess your pricing strategy as your experience and confidence increase.

Consulting 393

Consulting Intellectual Property Deloitte Benchmarking 393

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 254

Research Company Culture Tools 254

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. It involves weighing a host of benefits and challenges.

Retail 246

Retail Operations Data Productivity 246

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

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. strategy development, market research, transformation initiatives). SolomonEdwards : Provides financial, operational, and technology consulting. It can be difficult for veterans, too!

Cash Flow 195

Cash Flow Consulting Intellectual Property Resumes 195

Harvard Business

MARCH 26, 2024

But companies rarely use this same approach in the execution of their own growth strategy. The same due diligence skills and tools can be found in most large companies, but they are usually siloed in the corporate development team — the folks who handle M&A, who rarely have a chance to apply their expertise to a company’s ongoing operations.

Company 251

Company Tools Operations Strategy 251

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 254

Conference Operations Strategy Strategy& 254

Epicflow

APRIL 30, 2025

These tools are essential for translating the strategy into action, while their features should guarantee optimal resource allocation and utilization, risk management , and prioritization of projects and tasks. The article presents an overview of the top strategic portfolio management tools with their key capabilities.

Software 130

Software Tools Management Trends 130

Harvard Business

JANUARY 12, 2024

Strategy and foresight were once the same discipline. 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. And they should be again.

Operations 254

Operations Strategy Strategy& Strategy 254

Harvard Business

JUNE 4, 2024

This article describes the three key strategies needed to support continuous transformation: adopt an agile mindset, use aspirations to continuously challenge and stretch the organization, and build transformation into the company’s operating rhythm.

Agile 230

Agile Operations System Strategy 230

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 Study 130

Case Study Case Studies ROI Metrics 130

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 254

Bain How To Operations Research 254

Harvard Business

JANUARY 3, 2024

This article outlines three key reasons for the growth of China’s EV sector: experimenting in adjacent industries, encouraging operational solutions, and doubling down on core technology. How did China get to this point? What can companies looking to scale up their innovations learn from their approach?

Marketing 254

Marketing Automotive Operations Sales 254

Harvard Business

AUGUST 21, 2024

Manufacturers that embrace automation and demonstrate agility in overhauling their operational strategies will be best positioned to capitalize on this wave. As technology improves, the decision to pursue this goal will primarily depend on the factory’s economic considerations.

Agile 254

Agile Operations Strategy Strategy& 254

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

To meet the moment, this article argues that organizations may need to change the way they operate to innovate. Technological advances and increasingly sophisticated ways of gathering and analyzing data are changing both the kinds of products and services companies can offer and are increasing competitive pressures.

Operations 254

Operations Data Meeting Productivity 254

Clarity Consultants

APRIL 16, 2025

This article explores the challenges of traditional onboarding, the benefits of eLearning solutions, and how companies can measure success. This not only increases operational costs but also pulls HR and managers away from strategic activities. Feedback and Continuous Improvement Regular feedback loops help refine eLearning solutions.

Training 130

Training Training Case Study Case Studies 130

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 8, 2021

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

Operations 171

Operations Research Talent Strategy 171

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

Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 11, 2024

In an era where environmental consciousness is increasingly becoming a priority, companies worldwide are rethinking their supply chain strategies to minimize their environmental footprint. Sourcing Eco-Friendly Materials One of the primary strategies for creating a sustainable supply chain is sourcing eco-friendly materials.

Case Study 78

Case Study Case Studies Transportation Efficiency 78

Harvard Business

MARCH 8, 2024

Strategic clarity is more than operational proficiency; it’s about deeply recognizing a company’s distinctive strengths and aligning every operation with this core identity. Achieving this level of clarity necessitates a disciplined strategy approach, aligning resources, talent, and decisions with the company’s fundamental mission.

Company 252

Company Ethics Operations Talent 252

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 8, 2024

So, how can leaders make sure workers are able to balance operational necessities with innovation? Four strategies can help: 1) Clearing the “process debt” that’s blocking innovation time; 2) Subtracting something old before you add something new; 3) Putting innovation at the top of the list; and 4) Separate invention and optimization.

How To 254

How To Operations Strategy Strategy& 254

Harvard Business

JULY 4, 2024

These strategies not only reduce AI’s environmental footprint but also enhance operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness, balancing innovation with sustainability.

Company 254

Company Energy Efficiency Government 254

Epicflow

JUNE 10, 2022

Let’s figure it out in the article. . We’ll consider two sides of risk management in aerospace engineering: managing project risks and operational risk management outlined in the aerospace quality management standard AS9100. . Step 4: Developing risk response strategies. Operational risk management .

Engineering 246

Engineering Management How To Risk Analysis 246

Clarity Consultants

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

In this article, well explore why works, how to use it effectively, and tools to bring it to life in your eLearning initiatives. This structure mirrors real-world challenges, helping learners internalize best practices and strategies for overcoming obstacles. Why Storytelling Matters in Learning Humans are wired for stories.

Training 130

Training Training Case Study Case Studies 130

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

As reliance on data and analytics continues to expand across industries from agriculture to manufacturing, health care to financial services, it stands to reason that the next generation of data leaders will have far-reaching roles that impact strategy, decision-making, operations, and countless other functions.

Data 254

Data Development Financial Operations 254

Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The shift to advanced therapeutic modalities (ATMs) promises to change the nature of competition in the pharmaceuticals industry.

Pharmaceuticals 251

Pharmaceuticals Strategy Strategy Strategy& 251

Harvard Business

JUNE 21, 2024

While digital disruptors have pioneered this approach, established companies are actually often better positioned to take advantage of this “digital growth engine” because they have one thing startups lack: customers. 5) Launch a data and AI-enabled omnichannel customer outreach program, and 6) Transform KPIs, structure, and incentives.

Engineering 247

Engineering Enterprise Data Financial 247

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

With ESG advocates on the defensive, business leaders need a new roadmap to determine which factors to incorporate into their business strategies and operations – and their political advocacy – and how they will communicate this to their stakeholders.

Government 254

Government Operations Strategy Strategy 254

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Addressing the risk cannot be left to procurement and operations teams alone, however smart and skillful they are. Under the surface, supply chain risk has become severe, systemic, and strategic. Boards and CEOs need to put supply chains back at the top of their agendas.

Operations 253

Operations Financial System Leadership 253

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Leaders can use an approach called balanced benchmarking, borrowed from operations management, to conduct a needs assessment and apply training where it can be most effective. The author explains how this approach was applied at a firm in the legal services industry and offers five strategies for implementation.

ROI 252

ROI Development Benchmarking Operations 252

Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Public company boards are typically focused on oversight, supporting the management team while keeping a respectful distance from day-to-day operations. In contrast, boards of companies owned by private equity tend to be much more hands-on.

Company 253

Company Operations Culture Strategy 253

Harvard Business

JANUARY 8, 2025

A five-part response to address both short- and long-term impacts.

Strategy 218

Strategy Strategy& Strategy How To 218

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

CEOs must integrate the multifaceted costs into their strategic vision, acknowledging nuances such as inference cost, fine-tuning cost, prompt engineering cost, cloud expenses, talent costs, and operation costs.

Ethics 254

Ethics Talent Engineering Data 254